Calgary, Alberta, the gateway to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, is also a Canadian cowboy and oil town. The Canadian Rockies are only an hour away, and famous for world-class winter skiing and snowboarding, as well as summer hiking, camping and mountain climbing. Oxford House Calgary is centrally located, next to public transport, and within walking distance of the central business and entertainment districts.
- Location: 1212 1st Street SE Unit 116,Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2H8
- English Program: General English, English for Business Sector,TOEFL Preparation, Round Group Programmes, 1 to 1 English
- Acommodation: Homestay
- Social Programme: Rocky Mountains summer/winter sports; Stampede (Calgary rodeo), Calgary Tower
OXFORD HOUSE COURSES
GENERAL ENGLISH
Overview Students join multi-national language classes and study 15 hours per week, following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to their level of ability. Objectives This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context.
CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES Overview Students join multi-national language classes and study 15 hours per week, following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to their level of ability. Objectives This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context.
GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS
Overview Students join multi-national language classes and study 20 hours per week following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to their level of ability with additional work on fluency and pronunciation. Objectives This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context.
ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS
Overview You will learn essential Business English Skills, such as; the Language of Presentations and Meetings, Negotiating in English, Agreeing and Disagreeing, Confident Speaking at Seminars, Events and Conferences, while being able to communicate in English at work or socially (check location availability). Overview The OHC English Conversation and Grammar Skills Program focuses on; Developing Speaking Skills, Improving Pronunciation, Building Conversational Skills and greatly improving your English Grammar. This will help you express yourself confidently and effectively in spoken and written interaction, both socially, and in more formal settings and global situations (limited location availability).
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
The OHC English for Academic Purposes is aimed at students who require English for use in Higher Education or University. Programmes focus on Performance in English at University level, Study Skills and Fluency Practise. Classes may be studied full-time or in addition to an Examination Class or General Language class (limited location availability).
CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION
Overview Our Conversation and Pronunciation English Programmes focus on developing speaking skills, improving pronunciation, and building conversational skills and strategies. Objectives This will help you express yourself confidently and effectively in spoken interaction, both socially and in more formal settings and global situations (check location availability).
INTENSIVE ENGLISH
Overview Students join multi-national language classes and study 30 hours per week following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to their level of ability. Objectives This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context and to make maximum language gains during their time studying with Oxford House.
INTENSIVE TOEFL PREPARATION
Recognized by universities, colleges and businesses worldwide, the successful completion of the TOEFL iBT test can help you achieve your professional and academic goals
IELTS EXAMINATION
Overview Students join multi-national language classes and study 15 hours per week, covering key language domains and competencies required for the IELTS examination. Objectives This programme of study is intended to improve students’ language skills for the IELTS examination and to develop examination technique to ensure students get the best mark they can. Students will complete regular ‘mock’ examinations and receive feedback on their performance.
CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATION
If you already have a good knowledge of the English language and want a qualification to demonstrate this, a Cambridge Examination Course is suited just for you. Our courses prepare students for: • First Certificate in English (FCE) • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) • Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) These examinations are internationally recognised and among the world’s best-known Qualifications. They are used by employers and universities globally as reliable indicators of competence in the english language (check location availability).
1 TO 1 ENGLISH
Overview You will have a personalised OHC English Programme based on a strategic needs analysis by OHC. Objectives You choose how many lessons you will have and on which topics and areas of language you would like to focus, depending on your personal objectives. For example, you may wish to improve your Conversational English, to concentrate on your grammatical accuracy or develop your ability to read and write in English. We provide bespoke classes based on the General English or one of the specialist English curriculums
OXFORD HOUSE ACCOMODATION
HOMESTAY
Our most popular choice of accommodation globally. We work with a large number of hosts who understand the experience international students are looking for. Carefully chosen, we offer self-catering, B&B and halfboard options depending on your chosen location.
RESIDENTIAL
We have great choices for students aged 18+ who prefer to have more independent accommodation. Our residences offer single rooms both ensuite and shared bathrooms depending on location chosen for good connections to our Oxford House schools.
OXFORD ACTIVITIES
We offer a wide range of activities and social programmes to help students settle in and make friends, explore our amazing locations, and most of all practise their English outside the classroom. Students can choose sports, walking tours, bowling, conversation club, museum visits and a massive range of afternoon activities to really immerse themselves into being an Oxford House student. On weekends students can book full day excursions visiting famous sights and cities or even other countries (visa dependant). We look forward to welcoming you to your Oxford House school so you can discover your world.