English as a Second Language
Focus College’s English as a second language is designed to help you learn English with personalized training.
Semesters: Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter
- Surrey | Abbotsford | Kelowna Campus
- 400 Hours
- 12 Weeks
Program Overview
Our English as a second language is delivered by experienced instructors, who provide our students with the one-to-one attention they need to succeed. Focus College welcomes many international students each year who get the opportunity to practice and improve their English because of our program.
We have even seen ESL students continue on after their training to get certificates and diplomas in Business, IT, and many other areas of study offered at Focus College. Find confidence in navigating conversations and participating in your community with our English as a Second Language program!
Our English as a second language course will build your language skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking exercises. There are 4 levels in the program – Beginner, Lower Intermediate, Upper intermediate and Advanced. Each level has 20 lessons, a practice exam, and a final exam. In each lesson, you will apply vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, conversation patterns, and reading on subjects that we experience every day in Canada, such as greetings, activities, sports, hobbies, and many more.
Course Highlights
Study hours: 400
Full-time duration: 12 weeks
Full-time hours: Instructional time of 20 or more hours per week, or if the program leads to employment in a career occupation regulated by Transport Canada, instructional time is 15 or more hours per week.
Attendance Expectations: Students are required to maintain their attendance as per the FC attendance policy.
Students who enroll in a language program which is six months or less in duration or for which tuition is less than $4,000 may not claim the Student Tuition Protection Fund, which is managed by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. This program is not eligible for PGWP.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course will be able to provide a new community of potential employers with credible indicators of the strengths, knowledge, skills and abilities the student gained prior to entering the local labour market. Students will come to the program with a wide range of career paths, this program will help them validate and present their pre-existing skill set in a fashion that local employers are used to considering.
Salary Range
Course Curriculum
English as Second Language
Admission Requirements
Minimum Grade 12, or equivalent Canadian qualification, or relevant experience, or mature student.
- Access to internet (high speed recommended)
- Minimum download speed of 15 megabits per second
- Minimum upload speed of 5 megabits per second.
Tuition Fees
- Tuition Fee: $1,000
- Application Fee: $150
- Total Fees: $1,150*
*Domestic students may qualify for financial aid or Focus College scholarships. Complete the application form or visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more.
- Tuition Fee: $1,000
- Application Fee: $250
- Total Fees: $1,250
