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Bow Valley College
International Education [Calgary, Alberta]

LOCATION

In the core of downtown Calgary and 45 minutes from Calgary International Airport by car.

HIGHLIGHTS

Personal academic attention at the ESL Tutorial Centre both before and after every class.

Experience Canadian Culture: Trips to the Calgary Rodeo, Professional Ice Hockey Games, and other outdoor activities.

Located in Downtown Calgary: Easy access to Calgary Zoo, Canada Olympic Park, and beautiful Banff National Park.

DATA

Type : Public

Establishment : 1965

Membership/Accreditation : CSLPC

Enrollment : 100

Average Class Size : 10 -15

Student Adviser : Yes

Airport Pickup: Yes

Internet Access : Yes

Tuition : Low

Activities : Frequent

Location : Urban

Transportation : Subway Bus Taxi

CONTACT INFORMATION

International Education
Bow Valley College
332 - 6 Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4S6 , CANADA
TEL: +1 403 410-3476
FAX: +1 403 297-3984
E-mail: international@bowvalleycollege.ca

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Full-Time English as a Second Language program

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Full-Time English as a Second Language program

: : About the ESL Program

Bow Valley College is the largest provider of English as a Second Language instruction in Calgary, and has one of the best ESL programs in Canada. Bow Valley teachers are well known for their excellence in instruction methods and accommodation of individual student's needs. The school serves a wide number of students and clients, including both newcomers to Calgary and international students. Each student is individually assessed for their listening, speaking and writing skills, and then placed in an appropriate class. In addition to intensive ESL studies the school also offers exceptional programs including English for Business, IELTS, TOEFL, International Academic Preparation and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Students are also encouraged to participate in a variety of cultural and social activities programs. Outdoor excursions, both in Calgary and the Rocky Mountains, are designed to give students experiences within the natural Canadian environment in each season.

: : Student Countries of Origin

Students come to Bow Valley College from over 25 different countries. In recent years, the largest numbers of students have come from Korea, Japan, Venezuela, Taiwan, China and Mexico.

: : Faculty Qualifications

Bow Valley College has over 65 full-time and part-time teachers. All Bow Valley teachers have specialized training and experience in teaching ESL as well as holding a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education related field.

: : Housing

Safe, reliable, and friendly homestay accommodations can be arranged for students upon request. Host Families are carefully screened and selected by the school. A Homestay is a good way to directly experience the local culture as a member of a Canadian family. School may introduce private apartments, but students have to make necessary arrangements by themselves. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.

: : Surrounding Area

The main campus and ESL international campuses are located in downtown Calgary with easy access to Calgary transit, shopping, and the Calgary Public Library. It is just over an hour away to Banff National Park and the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Calgary is a 'big city' with a population of over 800,000 people but has a 'small-town' feel. The city's layout was designed to preserve the natural beauty of the two rivers that run through the Bow Valley: the Bow and the Elbow River. Both rivers have walking, jogging, rollerblading and bicycle pathways. Calgary is only an hour away from the majestic Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park. People from all over the world come to experience the mountains, both for hiking in the summer and spring, and for skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Calgary is also the host each July to 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' - the Calgary Stampede. During the Stampede, Calgarians and tourists alike wear cowboy hats and boots, and celebrate with Chuckwagon races, amusement parks, fireworks, and other events across the city.

: : About the College/University

Bow Valley College is a public college whose history began in Calgary in 1965. It has been a key provider of education and skill training in southern Alberta for more than 35 years. In 1988, the academic institution known as the Alberta Vocational Center-Calgary, was incorporated as a board-governed college and was became Bow Valley College. More than 10,000 learners come to the college every year: whether it is the main campus in downtown Calgary or one of the many other sites throughout the province. Bow Valley offers credit and non-credit learning on a full and part-time basis on campus, in the community, in the workplace, as well as through distance learning. Key programs include high-impact job training in health, business and industry, English as a Second Language, and academic upgrading. Academic services are delivered locally, provincially, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations, with primary emphasis on southern Alberta. Reflecting the commitment to the social, cultural and economic vitality of the greater community, Bow Valley College collaborates with a wide range of community service agencies, governments, business and industry partners and other learning organizations.