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About
IH Vancouvers teachers, programs and courses
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 What
kind of training do the IH Vancouver teachers have?
 As
a member of the IHWO, CLC and CAPLS, all instructors
must meet specific teacher training
 requirements.
Our teachers all possess university degrees, have TESL
Canada recognized certification
(www.tesl.ca)
and have an average of 6 years teaching experience in
the ESL industry.
How
many students are in each class?
IH
Vancouver has new students every Monday and has students
finish every Friday.
The
class numbers change weekly depending on students placement
tests.
There
is a maximum of 13 students per class with an average
of 10.
What
happens on my first day of classes?
On your first day of classes, you will have a placement
test.
The
placement test is comprised of reading, grammar, vocabulary,
listening and an oral interview.
IH
Vancouver has 8 levels of courses so it is very important
to find the best level for you!
The
placement test is followed by an orientation with valuable
information about the school
(ie.
Policies, course selection, etc.) and living in Vancouver
(ie. Safety, money, medical, etc.).
The
placement test begins at 9am on your first day of classes.
You should bring a pen or pencil,
a
notebook and a copy of your medical insurance coverage.
What
is the difference between a Program and a Course?
When
you register for IH Vancouver, you will register for
a Program.
This
means the number of hours per week you wish to study.
Students can choose from:
-Semi-Intensive-13.75
hours/week
-Semi-Intensive
Plus-20 hours/week
-Intensive-27.5
hours/week
(this
is our most popular program and makes up about 80% of
our student body)
-Intensive-Plus-35
hours/week
Upon
arrival and placement testing, you will be able to choose
which Courses you would like to
study.
Please click here for a complete list of our course
options including General English (8 levels),
Test
Preparation, Business English and Electives. Link to
Course Chart
Can
I change my course any time?
Yes,
you may change your course from any Monday. Simply speak
to someone in the office before
Friday
and your course can change the following Monday. This
flexibility allows students to try
different
courses depending on their specific language needs and
interest.
How
can I move up a level?
Students
have weekly quizzes and tests. Every 4 weeks all students
will sit a Level Test.
The
quizzes, level test and teacher evaluations based on
attendance, participation, progress etc.
will
determine if you are ready to move up to the next level.
Every 4 weeks a new schedule is made.
Can
I take an official exam (eg. TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge)
at IH Vancouver?
IH
Vancouver is proud to offer the official TOEFL, TOEIC
and Cambridge FCE, CAE and BEC exams
in-house.
Please contact us in advance if you would like to take
these exams at IH Vancouver!
What
kind of textbooks will I use?
Each
level and each course has up to 3 textbooks. Students
borrow textbooks from the school for a
refundable
deposit.
Will
I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes.
Students who have attended at least 80% of their classes
will receive a Certificate of Completion
on
their last day of school. Please notify the office 1
week in advance if you would like to receive a
certificate.
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