Standard English courses in Ontario

The OHC English for Academic Purposes is aimed at students who require English for use in Higher Education or University. Programs focus on Performance in English at University level, Study Skills and Fluency Practise.

Our General English courses focus on the four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing to help you to use the English language more effectively. The course will help you: Whether you are studying English to improve your career, preparing for university, or for personal development this course will help you achieve your goals.

Standard Program Our Standard English program (20 lessons/week) places heavy emphasis on speaking and listening skills through regular communication. It has been developed to help language students improve their spoken and written skills.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: SGIC Admission Test or Completed English High Intermediate level at SGIC or TOEFL iBT 79 and up / IELTS 6+ (Oral test required) DURATION 1 semester (100hrs) COURSE CONTENT: Comprehensive Program: Students are taught a range of past teaching technique to up-to-date methodologies for all levels and all skills of English with ample opportunity to practice them in the classroom while building confidence in delivering English presentations. CLT Model: Communicative Language...

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: SGIC Admission Test or Completed English High Intermediate level at SGIC or TOEFL iBT 79 and up / IELTS 6 + (oral test required) COURSE OUTCOME: This course is designed to dramatically improve students natural speaking style. Fluency is the goal for students who take this course.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: SGIC Admission Test or Completed English Intermediate level at SGIC or TOEFL iBT 65 and up / IELTS 5+ (Oral test required) DURATION 1 semester (100hrs) COURSE OUTCOME: - Understanding a child's perspective and how to engage different learners when teaching English. - Learning lots of games, songs, and craft ideas effective in the classroom.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: SGIC Admission test or Completed English Advanced level at SGIC or TOEFL iBT 95 and up / IELTS 7+ (Oral Test Required) DURATION: 3 semesters (each semester takes 100 hrs) UCPP - University / College Pathway Sgic UCPP Program is designed for international students who have already reached an advanced level or have completed 8 weeks of SGIC's Advanced ESL or who have outdated TOEFL / TOEIC scores; but who have gaps to their knowledge needed to succeed at a Canadian college or...

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: SGIC Admission Test or Completed English High Intermediate Level at SGIC or TOEFL iBT 79 and up / IELTS 6+ ( Oral Test Required) DURATION: 2 semesters (each semester takes 80 hrs) COURSE OUTCOME: Students learn a lot of useful idioms an vocabulary used in different topics of world issues. The emphasis is equally given to all four aspects: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.

-------------------------------------- ESL courses are usually taken as a prerequisite as part of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or University Preparation course. If you are interested in taking the ESL course solely, please contact us at michelle.

A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn. You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.

A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn. You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.

A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn. You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.

A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn. You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.

Adding module lessons to your course will intensify your course and help you personalise your learning. Typical module subjects include Grammar, Conversation, IELTS Preparation, Business and others.

The High School Preparation Pathway Programme is designed for international students aiming to transition smoothly into an English-speaking high school. This intensive course focuses on enhancing students' English language proficiency, academic skills, and cultural adaptability.