At CLLC, students receive the highest quality English language education possible.
Our teachers are professionals who hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees along with CELTA qualifications and our custom curriculum was expertly created with Oxford University Press. Thanks to this dedication to quality, CLLC is accredited by Languages Canada and Edunova. CLLC is also a Designated Learning Institution as recognized by the Ontario and Nova Scotia ministries of education.
CLLC’s flexible, student-centred General English Program has six levels, from Beginner to Advanced. You’ll enjoy Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking classes, where the focus is on key academic skills improved through CLLC’s customized curriculum. Learn new skills through thematic units that highlight reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. Finishing Level 6 General English should give you the equivalent of a 6.0 IELTS based on Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Our pathway program ensures students are well prepared for university life in Canada. This academic-based program focuses on time management, note-taking, exam preparation, academic presentations, and essay writing. Students who complete the UPP in any of our three cities can continue onto one of our partner universities or colleges without writing an English language proficiency exam.
Complete Pathways in any CLLC city and continue to one of CLLC’s partner colleges that only require a 6.0 IELTS equivalent.
Complete Pathways in any CLLC city and continue to one of CLLC’s partner colleges that only require a 6.5 IELTS equivalent.
| Entry IELTS | CLLC Entry Level | Weeks to Complete Pathway 1 | Weeks to Complete Pathway 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | Level 1 (10 weeks) | 60 weeks | 70 weeks |
| 3.5 | Level 2 (10 weeks) | 50 weeks | 60 weeks |
| 4.0 | Level 3 (10 weeks) | 40 weeks | 50 weeks |
| 4.5 | Level 4 (10 weeks) | 30 weeks | 40 weeks |
| 5.0 | Level 5 (10 weeks) | 20 weeks | 30 weeks |
| 5.5 | Level 6 (10 weeks) pathway1 | 10 weeks | 20 weeks |
| 6.0 | Level 7 (10 weeks)
pathway1 | N/A | 10 weeks |
CLLC’s Business English course uses business case studies that are directly related to the real business world. Each business case study covers a specialized area of business practice.
Participants will:
Work in groups to develop solutions to the specific problems posed by each case study
Prepare either group or individual presentations of conclusions to the problems posed by each case study
Learn new business vocabulary, target language, and grammar
Write reports, emails, and letters setting out conclusions from the case studies
CLLC’s full and part-time IELTS exam preparation courses are designed to give students the skills, techniques and knowledge needed to exceed exam goals. CLLC teachers focus in-depth on the modules of the IELTS exam to make sure students know what to expect when taking an IELTS test. CLLC’s IELTS & TOEFL Preparation course is 10 weeks of intense focus on how to be successful on the IELTS or TOEFL tests. Students practice all parts of the test and prepare to exceed exam expectations. These courses are designed to give students the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to exceed their exam goals.
Students need to be in a minimum of Level 4 General English to enrol in the IELTS and TOEFL class.
CLLC’s Group / Summer Camp Program is designed for students who want to make new friends, explore different places, and create lasting memories. This program is offered in all two CLLC cities: Ottawa and Halifax. Each city offers students unforgettable adventures and social activities throughout the summer and winter months.
CLLC offers special group rates for groups of more than 5 students. Customized programs and flexible schedules are available based on group requirements. Chaperones are welcome. The minimum age is 14 with a chaperone and 16 without. Please contact us
Plus One is a CLLC trademarked program designed to give students the opportunity to customize their own learning. Students are empowered to tailor their academic needs and interests into an individualized learning plan. Each Plus One topic is two weeks in length, so each student gets the chance to study many different topics during their study period.
