CultureWorks at King’s College and Brescia University College

English for Academic Purposes: The curriculum at CultureWorks prepares students for university, as well as career advancement. We also welcome students who wish only to improve their English for a short-term stay (three months), and return home. Even if you do not wish to study at a Canadian university, you can be assured that the quality of our program can help you meet your future needs. Course work is culturally significant, and includes the renowned Canadian Studies program. Divided into distinct units, the course covers some of the most critical themes for students requiring a background about Canadian life. The units are chosen by the instructional team, with feedback provided by the university faculty. These units may include: Multiculturalism, Academic Culture, Government/Politics, Nature and the Environment, History, Canadian Identity, Geography/Demographics, Industry/Economy, and Life Skills. Each unit spans three weeks, and involves two days of independent study or student group work, as well as a culminating instructor-led excursion. This structure uniquely prepares students for higher academic or professional situations. The ESL program is divided into four levels. Each level requires twelve weeks to complete and corresponds to the Canadian Language Benchmarks as follows: Intermediate Level Benchmarks 5-6 High-Intermediate Level Benchmarks 7-8 Advanced Level Benchmarks 9-10 High-Advanced Level Benchmarks 11-12+ Progression to the next level is based on achieving an academic score of over 80%, and meeting 80% of the non-academic requirements for each level. At this time we do not offer a beginner course. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. and finish at 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Periods last fifty minutes, as per the university schedule. Services: As members of the university community, students at CultureWorks have access to all facilities and services at the University of Western Ontario, including the free shuttle service, access to the bookstores, libraries, tanning salon, travel agency, and computer stores. Students are also able to obtain a campus recreation membership for approximately $8.00 per month. With this pass, students may utilize the swimming pool, aerobics classes, weight-lifting room, cardio room, tennis and racquetball courts. Intramural sports teams with Canadian students can also be joined. Each student has access to the on-campus computer lab, with complimentary email and internet services Monday to Friday. ESL Orientation: To help welcome you to your new surroundings, all CultureWorks students take part in an ESL orientation day held the first day of a new session. Students begin the day with a speaking, listening, and writing test. Each student then receives an orientation booklet, containing information on: the UWO campus, CultureWorks policies, London transit, banking, things to do in London, city of London emergency numbers, travel contacts, community multicultural resources, multi-lingual doctors in London, walk-in clinics, sports facilities, visa requirement checklists, and more! Following the orientation session, students are given the appropriate class schedules and textbooks. The group is then bused downtown by an ESL co-ordinator who will assist in making appointments to open accounts at the bank, purchase bus passes, and give general information on how to get home from downtown. Community: Some of our students participate in after school volunteer programs to practice their English. Both Brescia and King’s have resources available for students who are interested in volunteering in the London community. Free Trial Day CultureWorks offers all students currently in Canada a free trial day on campus prior to any commitment. Interested students should contact the Registrar at cultureworks@uwo.ca at least twenty-four hours in advance to arrange the day. Fees and intake dates can be found on our website at www.culture-works.com.

Brescia University College is a Catholic affiliate College of the University of Western Ontario. The school prides itself on being Canada’s only university-level women’s college. While only women are able to register as Brescia students, the classes are co-ed. Students applying to Brescia University College should be interested in pursuing a three or four-year degree in a liberal arts field. Areas of study include: Bachelor of Administrative & Commercial Studies: Finance & Administration, Organizational & Human Resources. Bachelor of Arts: Arts – English, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies. Social Science – Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women\'s Studies Bachelor of Health Sciences Certificate in Community Development Family Studies (Human Ecology) Family Studies (Bachelor of Arts) Foods and Nutrition Kinesiology Preliminary Year – a co-educational qualifying year for first-year university. Students who graduate from Brescia University College are granted a degree from the University of Western Ontario. While at Brescia, students are able to take 3 of 5 courses at one of the following campuses: main campus, King\'s College, Huron College. International Student Services: Our graduates continue to be supported by the CultureWorks team throughout their undergraduate careers at Brescia. A full-time ESL tutor is available to assist students with essays and other academic work. The service is not limited to CultureWorks graduates: any undergraduate student whose first language is not English may take advantage of the services offered in ESL Academic Support. Colette Peters is available throughout the academic year at both the Brescia and King\'s campuses to work with students on any area of their interest. Individualized programs can include, but are not limited to essay writing, grammar, assignment planning and organization, research skills, pronunciation, English conversation, and public speaking. University Bridging Program: The International Students’ Bridging Program Tuesday, August 26th, 2003 to Saturday, August 30th, 2003 Attention all new international students – come and be introduced to King’s and Brescia, the University of Western Ontario, and the beautiful City of London! In just four days, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start your new experience off right. Workshop sessions include: setting up a bank account, purchasing textbooks, obtaining health insurance, activating an email address through UWO, getting a student card, becoming familiar with London and student services offered at King’s and Brescia, etc. Other fun-filled highlights include: miniature golf, barbeque and games at Circle R Ranch, and a trip to breathtaking Niagara Falls! The International Students’ Bridging Program is voluntary but strongly recommended to all new international students. For more information on Brescia University College, please visit the website at www.uwo.ca/brescia.

King\'s College is a Catholic affiliate College of the University of Western Ontario. Students applying to King\'s College should be interested in pursuing a three or four-year degree in a liberal arts field. Areas of study include: Administrative and Commercial Studies: Finance and Administration; Finance, Administration, and Computer Science; Global and Commercial Enterprise; Organization and Human Resources. Arts: Catholic Studies, Classical Studies, Comparative Studies and Civilization, English, Film, French, German, Mathematics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Russian Studies, Spanish, and Women\'s Studies Childhood and Family Relations Kinesiology Social Justice and Peace Studies Social Studies: Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Women\'s Studies Students who graduate from King\'s College are granted a degree from the University of Western Ontario. While at King\'s, students are able to take 2 of 5 courses at one of the following campuses: main campus, Brescia University College, Huron College. International Student Services: Our graduates continue to be supported by the CultureWorks team throughout their undergraduate careers at King\'s. A full-time ESL tutor is available to assist students with essays and other academic work. The service is not limited to CultureWorks graduates: any undergraduate student whose first language is not English may take advantage of the services offered in ESL Academic Support. Colette Peters is available throughout the academic year at both the Brescia and King\'s campuses to work with students on any area of their interest. Individualized programs can include, but are not limited to essay writing, grammar, assignment planning and organization, research skills, pronunciation, English conversation, and public speaking. University Bridging Program: The International Students’ Bridging Program Tuesday, August 26th, 2003 to Saturday, August 30th, 2003 Attention all new international students – come and be introduced to King’s and Brescia, the University of Western Ontario, and the beautiful City of London! In just four days, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start your new experience off right. Workshop sessions include: setting up a bank account, purchasing textbooks, obtaining health insurance, activating an email address through UWO, getting a student card, becoming familiar with London and student services offered at King’s and Brescia, etc. Other fun-filled highlights include: miniature golf, barbeque and games at Circle R Ranch, and a trip to breathtaking Niagara Falls! The International Students’ Bridging Program is voluntary but strongly recommended to all new international students. For more information, please visit the King\'s College website at www.uwo.ca/kings

CultureWorks ESL will begin offering an online ESL program in September, 2003. Class size will be limited to 80 for the first year. If you would like to study English but are unable to do so on-campus, our online study program may be for you. Our on-campus program targets students who wish to study English as well as Canadian culture, in order to have a contextual understanding of the language. This type of program is especially beneficial if you are interested in improving your English and returning home to attend school or enter a university or college in Canada. Professional students who wish to learn English for job related purposes have also found the course extremely helpful. The online ESL courses are designed to assist students in a more traditional pursuit of the language. If you are simply seeking to write the TOEFL, or cannot study on-campus but wish to have a basic knowledge of English, we submit this program for your consideration. The online ESL course is not for full-time study, and it is not for students wishing to ensure success in an undergraduate classroom in Canada. We believe that in order to prepare international students fully for competition in a first-year, university classroom a course must facilitate the acquisition of some level of cultural understanding, as well as a defined set of study skills from which students may draw throughout their careers. The program is designed to offer you the following benefits: 1 It’s guaranteed! We confidently extend the CultureWorks guarantee to all of our clients, knowing that graduates are guaranteed to achieve their required TOEFL score, or they’ll receive their money back. 2 It’s online. The program is designed for students to complete at their own school, in their own computer lab, or in their office, so the program can be tailored to the needs of each individual. 3 It’s designed for part-time students. With a manageable workload of 6-8 hours per week, the program can fit anyone’s schedule. 4 It provides a lasting, fundamental understanding of the English language. The course is not merely a preparation module for the TOEFL. Course graduates emerge with a solid foundation in English and priceless communication skills that cannot be achieved from a standard TOEFL prep course. 5 CultureWorks is a highly credible organization. When you study with CultureWorks, you work with an established EAP program located on the grounds of two Canadian universities - Brescia University College and Kings College. Both of these institutions grant degrees from the University of Western Ontario – a university whose reputation is world-renowned. 6 The curriculum designer has world-class credentials. The course leader holds two degrees – a Master’s in online learning, and a Master’s in education. 7 It’s an exclusive opportunity. Enrollment is restricted to eighty students for the first term, and will be strictly observed. No class will have more than twenty students at any time. 8 You can personally attend a FREE online demonstration. We’re holding a free online program demonstration in June, and you’re able to attend this simply by requesting an invitation. 9 You’ll be glad you did it! 100% of our graduates achieve their required TOEFL score, and most go on to enjoy further academic successes. 10 You’ll put yourself one step closer to achieving your dreams. There’s perhaps no greater reward than knowing you motivated yourself to receive part of a high- quality, international education. Students enrolled in the program will participate in a half-hour telephone conversation with their instructor once per month. This regular contact is our way of making sure that everyone involved with the program is 100% satisfied with the entire experience.