ESL Classes

Intensive English Classes

Full-time English language training offers you the best opportunity to improve your English quickly. You will develop the language and employment skills you need to get the job you want or to continue on to further training.
 

Class dates

September 4 - December 16, 2024
January 7 - April 25, 2025
May 1 - August 14, 2025

 

Intensive English

ESL Levels 4, 5, 6

This full-time program offers seven levels of English instruction, from a basic introduction to English to preparation for STEP (see below). Instruction is based on themes relevant to life in Canada. Learn speaking, reading, writing, listening and study skills, and receive training in employment skills and career planning.

  • 15 weeks (375 hrs)
  • Fee: $2790 + $280 for books and materials
  • Visitors to Canada: $4365 + $280 for books and materials

Full-Time In-person Class
at Avonmore School

ESL Levels 4, 5, 6
Monday to Friday

9:00 am to 2:30 pm


 

STEP (Secondary Transitional English Program)

For Advanced English Learners

This full-time program is designed for students to develop their English skills in preparation for high school academic upgrading, academic entrance exams such as TOEFL or post-secondary education. Employment skills training and career planning are also part of this intensive course.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 6 Full-Time Intensive English or equivalent level based on CLB testing.

  • 15 weeks (375 hrs)
  • Fee: $2790 + $280 for books and materials
  • Visitors to Canada: $4365 + $280 for books and materials

Full-Time In-person Class
at Avonmore School

STEP

(Secondary Transitional
English Program)

Monday to Friday

9:00 am to 2:30 pm


 

Looking for financial assistance?

Funding is now closed.

Due to a reduction in the Alberta Government's budget, the Foundational Learning Assistance funding is now temporarily closed for both the Academic and ESL programs for the 2024/25 year. Please check back later for any updates.

For complete financial eligibility criteria, visit Foundational Learning Assistance Program at www.alberta.ca/foundational-learning-assistance. All funding approvals are granted by the Alberta Government’s Foundational Learning Assistance Program.

Daycare on-site at Avonmore

For details and to register for the daycare, contact ERCCA
(Edmonton Region Child Care Association):
Phone: (780)-914-1210
Email: avonmore@ercca.ca