ENGLISH & FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSES As Canada has two official languages, international students can come to Canada to study either English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as a Second Language (FSL). Many choose to study English in Canada because of the many excellent ESL schools across the country and because of the neutral Canadian accent. French courses are also excellent and are offered through both private and public institutes.
International students can study English or French for general, business or specific purposes. In addition, students can receive training in the teaching of ESL. Almost all universities, colleges and international high schools have ESL programs. In general, most private ESL schools are very flexible in terms of program requirements and intake dates.
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The Cultural Benefits of Learning English/French in Canada
More and more, people everywhere recognize that fluency in English and/or French opens up to them a world of opportunity in travel, education and professional development. Many students have discovered that it is most effective to learn a new language in a country where it is the native language, experiencing the daily reinforcement of hearing it spoken all around them and the added benefit of simultaneous exposure to the customs and cultures of the English- and French-speaking world. Canada, having both English and French as official languages, has become a popular destination for international students. more ...
Why Study English or French?
The importance of learning a second language continues to grow as rapid technological advances globalize business, communications and research. "The needs of international trade and diplomacy have led to the emergence of ‘international languages’, which may not be spoken by entire populations but which are understood and used by the leaders of countries, as well as high-level decision makers and administrators. Historically, Latin was the international language, at least in Europe. French later became the language of diplomacy...and recent years have seen the increasing use of English." Today, English is spoken by about one billion people, yet it is the native tongue of only one-third of them. "French is spoken as an official language in 33 countries around the world and is the only language other than English spoken on five continents." When choosing a language program, perhaps the most important consideration is that it matches your own personal needs and goals. Look at features of the program itself, as well as housing options, support services and the physical setting. [more]
Established in 1967 St. Clair College (St. Clair) is a career-oriented educational institution that provides high quality education, skills training and knowledge for students in our community and around the world. St. Clair offers over 85 degree, diploma and postgraduate certificates and more than 350 courses delivered part-time through continuing ... [read more]
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