GEOS, Ottawa, Canada
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General Information on GEOS
The language school GEOS was founded in Ottawa, Canada in 1998. The school is centrally located, a short walk from the Parliament buildings. Ottawa's great national institutions, museums, historic monuments and beautiful parks are just some of the attractions near the school. The famous Rideau Canal, popular during all four seasons, is only minutes from the school.
Facilities
School facilities include: kitchen, microwaves, kettle, cable TV, VCR, free Internet, WiFi zone, refrigerator, study corner, water fountain.
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Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Ottawa Airport. It takes 20 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 200 Adult courses throughout the year: 120 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 10 % Germany 5 % France 5 % | Italy 5 % Japan 15 % Korea 25 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 10 % |
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 | 570 | 810 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 2940 | 245 |
| Depending on your level you will have classes: 08.30-10.30 and 11.40-13.40, 09.30-11.30 and 12.40-14.40 or 10.35-12.35 and 13.45-15.45. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 25.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 12.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:35 Afternoon: 11:40 - 15:45 | |||||||||
| 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 $ | 330 | 620 | 930 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2360 | 2950 | 3480 | 290 |
| This course includes Elective Course options. Available Elective Courses are: Clearspeach, Vocabulary Building, Grammar Works, Writing Right, Speaking Power, Academic Writing, TOEFL iBT and Business English. Not all electives are available at all times, please confirm availability. Depending on your level you will have classes: 08.30-10.30 and 11.40-13.40, 09.30-11.30 and 12.40-14.40 or 10.35-12.35 and 13.45-15.45 PLUS 14.00-17.30 from Monday to Thursday. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 25.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 12.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 15:45 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| 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 $ | 175 | 330 | 495 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1800 | 150 |
| Depending on your level you will have classes: 08.30-10.30, 09.30-11.30 or 10.35-12.35. Textbook for this course costs Can.$50. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 25.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 12.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:35 | |||||||||
| 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 $ | 175 | 330 | 495 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1800 | 150 |
| Depending on your level you will have classes: 11.40-13.40, 12.40-14.40 or 13.45-15.45. Textbook for this course costs Can.$45. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 25.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 12.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 11:40 - 15:45 Afternoon: 11:40 - 15:45 | |||||||||
| 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 $ | -- | 540 | 810 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 2940 | 245 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 25.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 12.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:35 - 12:35 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:35 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by GEOS, Ottawa 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 50 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: | 100 at TOEFL 600 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 01.Jul.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 11.Nov.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 02.Aug.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | GEOS Corporation has more than 30 years experience in language training. Their programs help students achieve their communicative and academic goals in the shortest possible time. There are regular evaluations and students receive individual counseling at the end of each session. |
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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 $ | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 200 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Only available for students of the Comprehensive English Program or the Comprehensive French Program. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Heating, Air conditioning, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28.6 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | Unless specifically requested to do so, GEOS will never place 2 students of the same native language together. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Ottawa Airport: for 100 Can $ (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 30 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 20 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 0 km | ||
| Skiing | | 50 km | ||
| Tennis | | 3 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 3 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Bicycling, rollerblading, theater, seasonal festivals. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS: | Indoor rock climbing, day ski trips, overnight camping, event parties. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 14 |
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| Overall rating |  3.9/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.1/5.0 |
| Organisation |  4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.3/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.5/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.4/5.0 |
| Other | 4.1/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for GEOS, Ottawa click here | |
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GEOS, Ottawa, Canada
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