English as a Second Language Program

Columbia International College offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program for Canadian and international students with various ESL proficiency levels. The ESL program offers 5 levels of instruction ranging from Beginners (ESLAO) to Advanced (ESLEO).

Through the ESL lessons, students will:

Learn to communicate clearly and effectively.Develop good ESL reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.Improve and expand on their vocabulary, comprehension, conversation and pronunciation skills.Have opportunities to practise and perfect their English both inside and outside the classroom.Be well-prepared for the Academic English Program, which will prepare them for university studies.ESL students learn English in a Canadian classroom environment