GEOS, Calgary, Canada
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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.
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Calgary :
Calgary Stampede (09.Jul.2010- 18.Jul.2010)
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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.
Facilities
School facilities include unlimited access to the Internet.
Accreditations and Quality seals of GEOS, Calgary
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: 115 Adult courses throughout the year: 65 Junior courses in summer: 20 | |
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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 % Germany 5 % France 3 % Holland 3 % | Italy 2 % Japan 15 % Korea 41 % |
All prices in Can $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 290 | 560 | 830 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 2940 | 245 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2360 | 2950 | 3480 | 290 |
| This course combines the 24 hr/week course with one of the optional courses (i.e. TOEIC)to make 31 hrs/week. Minimum duration: 4 weeks. Material: Can $125.00. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | -- | -- | 700 | -- | 1000 | -- |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. Course booked in blocks of four weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:25 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 85 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 85 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 2940 | 245 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 875 | 1000 | 85 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:10 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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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. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| School's administrative 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. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 450-750 at TOEFL 700 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 01.Jul.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 11.Nov.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 02.Aug.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Cantonese, Japanese, Dutch, French, English |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in Can $ | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in Can $ | 180 | -- | -- | -- | 180 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Calgary International: for 90 Can $ (one way) |
| 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 reviews: | 6 |
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| Overall rating |  4.2/5.0 (Details) |
| City |  4.3/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.3/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.6/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family |  5.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other | 4.0/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for GEOS, Calgary click here | |
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GEOS, Calgary, Canada
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