Vancouver Formosa Academy

Vancouver Formosa Academy offers a special adult ESL program for international students or new immigrants who would like to improve their English skills while learning about Canadian culture. Ages : 18 and over Dates: July 4 – August 12, 2011 (2 week minimum registration) Holiday: August 1 (BC Day) Times: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 3:00pm, Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm

E.S.L. /High School Preparation Courses Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Terms: Sept-Dec Fall Jan-April Winter May-August Summer These courses have been designed to: Improve the students' English language ability in the areas of Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar, Speaking and Listening. Prepare the students for success in regular high school courses. The content of the High School Preparation courses is based on BC Ministry of Education curriculum outlines. Important vocabulary and concepts are taught to prepare students for entrance into regular credit programs. Introduce students to Canadian life through cultural activities, discussion and special events. [Courses] Language Courses Grammar / Writing Reading / Vocabulary Conversation Listening Speaking Academic Preparation Courses Social Studies Preparation Science Preparation Math Preparation Computer Science Study Skills [Other Courses] Health Physical Education Art Drama Music Keyboarding Levels of Study On entry to Vancouver Formosa Academy, students may be placed into one of the following programs. It is possible for students to progress to the next level of study during the school year. > Academic Preparation Program The aim of this program is to teach English as a Second Language students basic English language skills in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Some academic English skills and subject related vocabulary are introduced. > E.S.L. English, Social Studies, Science 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 At this level, students are introduced to more subject related material. Modified textbooks may be used. The courses cover many of the learning outcomes of the British Columbia Ministry of Education curriculum organizers. > Transitional English, Social Studies, Science 7, 8, 9 Transitional courses follow the same curriculum guidelines as regular Grade 7 - 11 courses and use materials recommended by the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Transitional students are those English as a Second Language students who are almost ready to enter a regular program but require some extra assistance in the areas of vocabulary and language development. Generally, students who are achieving high grades in a transitional course should be ready to proceed to the next grade level in that subject. Students who are achieving lower grades in a transitional course would usually benefit from repeating that course in a regular program. > Regular English, Social Studies, Science, Math 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Regular courses meet course learning outcomes as set by the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Provincially recommended learning resources are used. Government exams are required in English 10, Science 10 , Math 10 and Social Studies 11 courses.