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Why Study English at Archer?
Learn English!
Make Friends from Around the World!
Experience all that Canada and Archer have to offer!
We realize that there are many schools to choose from, but we are confident that Archer College will surpass your expectations and help you to improve your English skills and meet your specific goals.
Each Archer school offers:
§ Small Class Sizes
§ Professional Teachers
§ Structured Curriculum
§ Interactive Lessons
§ Modern Facilities
§ Flexible Study Options
§ Multilingual Support Staff
§ After-School and Weekend Activities
§ Ability to Transfer Between Any Of Our Locations
§ Students from Many Different Countries
Eight Levels
Whatever your current English level is, Archer has a class to suit your needs and goals.
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Level One – Basic |
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Level Two – High Basic |
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Level Three – Low Intermediate |
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Level Four – Intermediate |
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Level Five – High Intermediate |
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Level Six – Low Advanced |
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Level Seven – Advanced |
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Level Eight – High Advanced |
Your First Day at Archer
Placement Test
On your first day at Archer you will have a placement test to assess your English ability in all areas, and to help us determine the best level for you. It is not necessary to study for this test. We want to know your true English level, so just relax, and do your best.
School Orientation
After your level test our staff will conduct an information session to answer any questions you may have, and to review school policies and procedures and familiarize you with the school, your program and the staff. We will cover a variety of topics including advice for students in homestay, activities, and safety.
Neighbourhood Orientation
Your orientation will also include a neighbourhood tour to introduce you to your new surroundings and to acquaint you with the shops and services available in the area.
Archer Official Test Sites
Archer College Toronto is an official testing centre for the TOEFL exam and the new speaking and writing components of the TOEIC test, and Archer College Hamilton is an official test site for the written TOEIC test. Students can easily arrange their tests at these locations and take their exams in a familiar environment.
Integrated Skills
These morning classes quickly improve your skills in all areas of English by combining practical communication opportunities with effective skill-building exercises. Your teacher will focus on correcting your errors, use various teaching techniques, and take advantage of the latest technological resources available. Integration into the local Canadian community is how students see their success.
§ Practice listening and speaking with trips, interviews, and guest speakers.
§ Work with classmates on group presentations and projects.
§ Grammar and vocabulary are developed through modern textbook study and online resources.
§ Community assignments give students experience using their new English in real-life situations.
Focused Skills
In these afternoon classes, your teachers focus on helping you to concentrate on specific language skills. You will also have intensive, interactive practice sessions everyday to improve comprehension in the following areas.
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Pronunciation and accent reduction
§ Vocabulary, idioms, and expressions
§ Listening and speaking for accuracy
§ Conversation for fluency
§ Discussion and writing skills
Elective Classes
This is a great way to complement your regular English studies while exploring other topics in a variety of special–interest elective classes. Each location offers different classes depending on the local resources, student interests and levels. These classes are smaller in size and offer lessons in areas such as:
§ Short Stories
§ Reading and Writing Skills
§ Travel and Survival Skills
§ Canadian Culture
§ Music, Movies and Television
§ Vocabulary Through Games
§ Job Search and Interview Skills
Three Study Options
You can choose one of the three options below depending on how many hours you wish to study.
Part-Time (15 hours/week)
You can choose either our Part-Time morning class (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) or Part-Time afternoon (1:00 pm – 4:30 pm). This option is ideal for students who wish to have some free time for self-study or sightseeing.
Full-Time (25 hours/week)
In the Full-Time course you will study from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. This is an excellent program for students who want to get a balance of skills and improve their English quickly in all areas.
Intensive (30 hours/week)
The Intensive Program combines full-time lessons with additional Elective Classes. This option provides students with additional English practice to help them strengthen their skills, as well as an opportunity to explore special-interest topics in English.
English Test Preparation
Improve your test scores in these intensive classes. Succeed by learning the skills, strategies and patterns on standardized English tests such as TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS. Experienced teachers can answer questions clearly and give you direction on how to improve your specific weaknesses. Practice tests are carefully analyzed which give you specific feedback to guide your independent study program. Official TOEIC testing is available at our Hamilton Campus and Official TOEFL testing is available at our Toronto campus. We are happy to arrange for any testing required at nearby centres.
Start Dates (2009)
Students may begin this program on any Monday.
Entrance Requirements
TOEFL: 477 – 510
CBT: 153 – 180
IBT: 53 – 64
IELTS: 4.5 - 5
Cambridge: PET
TOEIC: 555 – 650
Archer Level: 5 (High Intermediate)
Cambridge FCE Preparation
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This Fulltime course (25hours/week) is available to students preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) exam. Topics covered include reading, writing, English usage, listening and speaking. There are 8 and 12- week programs available, which lead up to the official test date. Please see below for starting dates and official test dates. Start Dates (2009)
Entrance Requirements TOEFL: 437 – 473 CBT: 123 – 150 IBT: 41 – 52 IELTS: 4 Cambridge: PET TOEIC: 405 – 550 Archer Level: 4 (Intermediate)
Cambridge FCE Test Dates § Saturday, March 14, 2009 § Wednesday, June 13, 2009 § Wednesday, December 12, 2009
Archer staff will help you arrange your exam.
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