FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
In a competitive world, good qualifications are increasingly important. At iTTTi Vancouver, you can choose a range of intensive English courses, with an emphasis on thorough preparation for several formal qualifications in English which are recognized by universities and employers worldwide.
EXAMINATION PREPARATION ELECTIVES
IELTS,TOEIC,TOEFL iBT and FCE/CAE, are taken as afternoon electives of an Intensive English Language program. Studying in conjunction with either General English, Speaking Clinic or Speaking Test Master in the morning allows you to concentrate on improving your all-round English ability at the right level in the morning and focus on the strategies and key techniques necessary to pass your exam in the afternoons.
IELTS
This course prepares you to take the academic version of the International English Language Testing System exam. IELTS has reached academic and professional recognition as one of the best vehicles for assessing a student’s proficiency in English and is recognized by almost all universities around the world. It consists of four modules: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing which yield both a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for the advanced usage of English, as well as teaching essential strategies for taking the exam.
TOEIC
Through a series of exercises and strategies for improving overall English language skills, you will gain valuable grammatical and lexical knowledge in preparation for the Test of English for International Communication. You will take practice tests and focus on the common mistakes made by students on this exam. You will also be given the opportunity to practice for the newer speaking portion of the TOEIC test. iTTTi Vancouver is an official TOEIC Test venue so you can take your exam in your school.
FCE/CAE
FCE and CAE are both globally recognized qualifications of English language assessment. At iTTTi Vancouver you will study official Cambridge exam materials to polish your English language ability. Our qualified instructors will train you in the language skills necessary to pass the exam, or live, work and study in an English speaking environment. You will learn to communicate in English more effectively, keep up in a conversation on a wide range of topics, understand complex pieces of writing and produce clear, detailed writing expressing opinions and analyzing other points of view.
TOEFL iBT
The TOEFL iBT test measures the ability of non-native speakers to use and understand English as it is used in college and university. In the iTTTi exam preparation course, you have the opportunity to dramatically increase your academic English skills through fast-paced, high-energy lessons and practice for the real test in our state-of-the-art computer lab.