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Welcome to the School of English
Queen's is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious universities, located in Kingston, Ontario. The School of English offers an intensive program in English for Academic Purposes with small classes, highly-qualified instructors, organized activities and year-round residence and homestay options.
Here are the Top Ten reasons our students choose Queen’s School of English:
· Recommended by student, embassy, agent, or other
· Quality of program
· Ideal location
· English-only rule (students sign a pledge stating that they will speak English only)
· Excellent reputation of School
· Affordable tuition
· Plan to study degree program at Queen’s
· Availability of residence or homestay
· Full schedule of socio-cultural activities and excursions
· Variety of different cultures represented in student body
Programs from the archive.
Intensive 12-Week Course
Historical record
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Students of the School of English are given a general placement test on the first day of the course for placement in one of the five levels of ESL (beginner through advanced). Classes meet for four or five hours each day, five days a week all session. Classes at each level include work in all four skill areas:
STRUCTURE & WRITING
READING
SPEAKING
LISTENING LAB
Intensive 5-Week Course
Historical record
The original text is preserved below.
Students of the School of English are given a general placement test on the first day of the course for placement in one of the five levels of ESL (beginner through advanced). Classes meet for four or five hours each day, five days a week all session. Classes at each level include work in all four skill areas:
STRUCTURE & WRITING
READING
SPEAKING
LISTENING LAB
TOEFL Preparation
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The TOEFL Preparation Course is available to both the general public and School of English students at the intermediate or advanced level.
This course prepares students for the types of questions they will encounter on the TOEFL test. While students can obtain information about the test from the School of English office, all arrangements for taking it must be made individually.
Please note that this course is supplementary to the core intensive English course.
Pronunciation and Conversation
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We provide analysis of students\' pronunciation and intonation. Then we work in the language lab and in classes on ways to improve students\' speech. The classes emphasize individual practice and feedback, but students will also put their speaking into practice through role plays and dialogues.
Please note that this course is supplementary to the core intensive English course.