GEOS, Calgary, Canada
General Information on Calgary
Calgary was host of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games as well as home of the World Famous Calgary Stampede. It has many wonderful attractions, including the Canada Olympic Museum and historic Heritage Park. The Banff National Park and Lake Louise are a short drive away. Hiking, camping, horseback riding and world class skiing and snowboarding await you all year round.
For Calgary city map with location of school click hereEvents during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Calgary :
Calgary Stampede (04.Jul- 13.Jul)
Cost of living in Canada
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Canada is around US$ 1.94.
General Information on GEOS
The language school GEOS was founded in Calgary, Canada in 1973. The school is located in the very heart of downtown Calgary.
Click here for a detailed Calgary city guideFacilities
School facilities include unlimited access to the Internet.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of GEOS, Calgary
CAPLS
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Calgary International. It takes 20 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 110 Adult courses throughout the year: 65 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 23 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 13 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 1 % France 3 % Holland 3 % | Italy 2 % Japan 15 % Korea 41 % |
| 1 Comprehensive English Programme (CEP) 24 / Lessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 280 | 520 | 780 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2820 | 215 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Comprehensive English Programme (CEP) 30 / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 2280 | 2850 | 3360 | 280 |
| Comment | This course combines the 24 hr/week course with one of the optional courses (i.e. TOEFL). Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Writing 1 / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 80 |
| Comment | Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:25 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Pronunciation 1 - Beginner / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 80 |
| Comment | Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Pronunciation 2 - Intermediate / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 80 |
| Comment | Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Employment Preparation Course / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 80 |
| Comment | This course will help students find a job in Canada by showing how to prepare for interviews, make resumes and find jobs. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 05.Feb, 03.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 14.Oct, 10.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 7 TOEFL / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2820 | 80 |
| Comment | Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| 8 TOEIC 1 - Beginner / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 80 |
| Comment | Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:25 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 TOEIC 1.5 - Intermediate / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 80 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 14.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:10 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by GEOS, Calgary can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 100.00 Can $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 60 Can $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately C$80 Can $. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | at TOEFL 700 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in Canada: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 22.Mar, 23.Mar, 24.Mar, 19.May, 01.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, French, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | Students may be accepted to the school on alternative dates if the school is contacted first and approval is granted. |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 203 Can $ week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // Single room, full board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 175 | -- | 200 | |
| Comment | . Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 90 Can $ (return trip) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Diving | 3 km | |||
| Golf | 5 km | |||
| Horse riding | 40 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 5 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 5 km | |||
| Skiing | 5 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Volleyball | 2 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 5 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Rollerblading, ice-skating, bowling, laser tag, pottery, painting. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS: | Day trips to Rocky Mountains, going to ice-hockey games, museums, etc. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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