English Schools
GV Vancouver students

Exam Preparation Courses

Reach the score you want

These intensive courses prepare students for various examinations which are recognized worldwide. Course length depends on the examination, dates and locations. Our highly trained and experienced teaching staff is dedicated to helping you reach the score you need to obtain the certification required for your further advancement.

  

Exam Preparation Courses

Our Examination programs include:

 


GV Entrance Requirement:

Level 4 at GV Vancouver, GV Toronto, GV Calgary + GV Victoria

  • International English Language Testing System - world's leading international English language proficiency test
  • Globally recognized, English language assessment of the highest quality and integrity
  • Accepted by over 1700 institutions and faculties in the US and all post secondary institutions in Canada
  • Focuses on the main components of Academic English as used in University-style courses
  • Official preparation testing centres at GV Vancouver, GV Toronto, GV Calgary + GV Victoria!

TOEFL


GV Entrance Requirement:
  • Level 5 at GV Vancouver, GV Victoria + GV Hawaii

Test of English as a Foreign Language measures the ability to communicate in English at college or university level

Students are prepared for
the main components of the TOEFL exam:
  • Listening Comprehension
  • Grammar and Written Expression
  • Vocabulary building
 
The course also covers:
  • Test-writing strategies
  • Frequent practice examinations
  • Academic readings
  • Essay-writing skills
  • Seminar-Style discussions
  • Oral Skills - includes new speaking component!
  • Research and Study Methods

Thematic units are based on courses that students will encounter at college or university level. Average Graduating Score: 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) after 12 weeks full-time, 25 lessons per week


TOEIC


More about the TOEIC preparation courses


Fast Track Academic Pathways


GV Vancouver + GV Calgary

8 weeks GEP + 12 weeks IELTS or TOEFL Prep for University Pathways

GV Victoria

8 weeks GEP + 12 weeks TOEFL for University Pathways

GV Toronto

12 weeks GEP + 8 weeks TOEFL Pathway to Humber College upon completion of GV level 7

GV Hawaii

Pathway to Kapi`olani Community College upon completion of GV level 6

*Includes a.m. classes, homestay, activities, airport transfers.

15 lesson/week format Mon - Fri, 9:00 - 12: 00 (unless otherwise indicated); schools reserve the right to run classes and activities in the morning or afternoon.

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