Programs

High School Foundation Program

Apply for High School Foundation Program!

Course Structure

• 25 hours in class per week (9:00 – 3:00)

• 6 hours of activity time per week (3:00 – 4:30 Monday to Thursday)
   Click here for details on our after-school activities and the weekly schedule.

• Communicative and functional methods of teaching)
• Student-centered
• Theme-based
• Develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation being integrated

Course Benefits

• Gain the language skills and confidence necessary to succeed in an English speaking high school
• Learn “how to learn”
• Be aware and understand Canada’s culture
• Be immersed in the language environment and have the opportunity to interact with Canadian students
• Learn how to communicate effectively in English
• Develop overall competence in the language
• Learn academic study skills

Admission Requirements

• Ages 13 to 19
• Letter of recommendation from high school and high school transcripts,
  or a letter of acceptance from a Canadian high school
   These requirements are waived for short-term students not requiring study permits.

Sessions

• 2011-2012 (8-week sessions)
  • September 6 - October 28, 2011
  • October 31 - December 23, 2011
  • January 9 - January 27, 2012 (Winter Orientation Program)
  • January 30 - March 23, 2012
  • March 26 - May 18, 2012
  • May 21 - June 29, 2012 (Six week session)
  • July 2 - August 10, 2012 (Six week session)
  • August 13 - August 24, 2012 (High School Orientation Program)

• Please note that students may also start on any Monday during a session that is already in progress.

• High School Orientation Program for new international students of the OCDSB will  take place from January 9 - 27, 2012 for 3 weeks before the second semester begins in February.
   Click High School Orientation Program for more information.

Fees

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