The Language Institute

The Intensive English program, made up of eight levels, prepares students to enter English-language universities or colleges. Professionals who require a high level of competency can also benefit from the program. Students are trained to read academic, as well as non-academic materials, listen to formal and informal talks, conversations, and lectures; participate in discussions, debates, and seminars; and write letters, papers, and exams, as well as acquire good study skills. Homework and group work are integral to the program.

A certificate of proficiency is awarded upon the successful completion (60%) of the Advanced 2 level. A certificate of proficiency— with distinction is awarded to students who obtain a grade of 80% or more upon completion of the Advanced 2 level. Students who successfully complete the Advanced 2 level with a final grade of 70% or higher, and who opt to enrol in full-time credit studies at Concordia University, will automatically meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements for admission. More

The English Conversation program (six levels) is designed to help improve speaking and listening skills for social or work-related purposes. Through various interactive activities based on listening and reading materials, students gain confidence in their ability to communicate effectively and accurately in spoken English. A certificate of proficiency is awarded upon the successful completion (60%) of level 6. A certificate of proficiency— with distinction is awarded when a grade of 75% or more upon the completion of Level 6. More

The English Writing Workshop program (five levels) is aimed at improving writing skills by building on the foundations of good English written communication— from short writing tasks to academic or business reports. Using both listening and reading materials as input for writing, students acquire the skills to communicate effectively and accurately in written English. The nature of the writing workshop is to collaborate with classmates to gather information, discuss ideas, and to help one other improve in English. At each level, students produce a portfolio of work to demonstrate progress. Students should be at a low intermediate level of general English to qualify for the program. A certificate of proficiency is awarded upon the successful completion (60%) of level 5. A certificate of proficiency— with distinction is awarded for a grade of 75% or more upon completion of Level 5. More

The French Conversation Program, which has six levels, according to proficiency, provides the tools and practice they need in French to encourage and develop their linguistic abilities in their professional and social environment. Through a wide variety of communicative activities, students are encouraged to speak and develop their listening skills in work and social situations. In all levels, written exercises are assigned to reinforce grammar and vocabulary covered in class, and is done outside the classroom setting. A Certificate of Proficiency is awarded upon the successful completion (60%) of level 6. A Certificate of Proficiency with Distinction is awarded to students who obtain a grade of 75% or more upon the completion of Level 6. More

The Language Institute offers two written communication courses in the French Language. More

The English Proficiency Test Preparation Program consists of test preparation courses to help students prepare to take the following language tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students are required to have a high intermediate level of English. More