GEOS, Victoria, Canada
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| Description | Courses | |
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| 10.00 % discount | 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website. before 30.09.2010. Only valid for courses starting before 31.12.2010. |
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General Information on Victoria
Located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria has a lot to live up to, once being voted one of the world´s top ten cities to visit, and world number one for ambience and environment. Victoria's equable climate has also added to its reputation as the "City of Gardens". With its mild temperatures and plentiful sunshine, Victoria boasts gardens that are home to many plant species rarely found elsewhere in Canada.
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Victoria :
Luminara (25.Jul.2010), Symphony Splash (21.Jul.2010), Oktoberfest (18.Oct.2010), Jazz Festival (13.May.2010- 29.May.2010)
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General Information on GEOS
The language school GEOS was founded in Victoria, Canada in 1997. The school is located in the heart of downtown Victoria. All city buses stop within a 1-minute walk of the school.
Facilities
Computer lounge with 10 computers, Free Wireless Internet.
Accreditations and Quality seals of GEOS, Victoria
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Victoria. It takes 40 minutes by taxi/bus/car to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 185 Adult courses throughout the year: 95 Junior courses in summer: 60 Junior courses throughout the year: 25 | |
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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: 20 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 4 % China 5 % Germany 3 % France 3 % | Italy 1 % Japan 32 % Korea 24 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 9 % |
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 310 | 570 | 855 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 2120 | 2650 | 3120 | 260 |
| GEOS Language Academy, Victoria has fixed Intake Days, but if a student cannot start on these fixed dates, a student may start on any Monday; however, please remember that the school has exams and presentations every fourth week. A student should avoid starting during this week if possible. This course incorporates all aspects of English: grammar, vocabulary, slang, idioms, listening, speaking, and writing. The classes are very communicative in nature, and allow the student ample time to speak English and ask questions. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 04.Jan.2010, 01.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, 18.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| 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 $ | -- | -- | -- | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3720 | 310 |
| GEOS Language Academy, Victoria has fixed Intake Days, but if a student cannot start on these fixed dates, a student may start on any Monday; however, please remember that the school has exams and presentations every fourth week. A student should avoid starting during this week if possible. This course incorporates all aspects of English: grammar, vocabulary, slang, idioms, listening, speaking, and writing. The classes are very communicative in nature, and allow the student ample time to speak English and ask questions. The Intensive portion of this course is more specialized/academic in nature and will focus on Pronunciation, Writing, or Grammar for TOEIC & TOEFL tests. Minimum duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 04.Jan.2010, 01.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, 18.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| 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 $ | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | 680 | -- | 960 | -- |
| The ability to express the student's thoughts in written format are explored. Style and organization and key to this course. Every 4 weeks the students will produce a school newspaper. | ||||||||||
| 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 $ | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | 680 | -- | 960 | -- |
| The basics of English pronunciation/phonetics are taught. Students make recordings of their own speech patterns before, during and after the course to follow their progress. | ||||||||||
| 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 $ | -- | -- | -- | 660 | -- | -- | 1280 | -- | 1860 | 145 |
| Blocks of four weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 | |||||||||
| 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 $ | 750 | 1500 | 2250 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 6000 | 6750 | 8100 | 750 |
| Any and all topics are covered. The student has more control in this course, and may decide what s/he would like to study. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3100 | -- |
| Designed to prepare those students who are planning on entering high school in Victoria. Strong emphasis is placed on all English skills, plus focus on mathematics, Canadian history, academic strategies & social studies. Fixed duration: 12 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 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 $ | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | 680 | -- | 960 | -- |
| This course focuses on ensuring that the student's test scores improve. There is a strong emphasis placed on communication now that the TOEFL test has changed formats. Vocabulary and grammar are still taught and reviewed, but the ability to answer questions orally and quickly (with little time to prepare) is an essential part of this course. Test-taking skills and strategies are also taught. | ||||||||||
| 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 $ | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | 680 | -- | 960 | -- |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by GEOS, Victoria 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 , IELTS , TOEIC , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 925 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, 25.Dec.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Aug.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Classes are designed to be student-centred and very communicative. Tests and class presentations are every 4 weeks. The school has a strict English only policy. Students who are caught speaking their mother tongue will be asked to leave the school for 1 day. |
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in Can $ | 245 | 420 | 585 | 780 | 195 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday The best homestay program in the city! Our families love hosting international student. You will be the only student who speaks your mother tongue with our host families. You will meet other international students, but they will be from different countries, so you will have to speak English. All of our host families are visited and interviewed by our Homestay Coordinator. Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, 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: | Victoria: for 100 Can $ (one way) Taxi costs about 78 Can $ to the city center Victoria: for 150 Can $ (return trip) Taxi costs about 150 Can $ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 3 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 15 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 1 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 8 km | ||
| Skiing | | 200 km | ||
| Squash | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Whale watching, kayaking, skating, curling, pizza making, high tea, rock climbin | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS: | Farewell parties for special groups, weekly excursions, Christmas & Halloween | |||
| No. of reviews: | 6 |
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| Overall rating |  3.7/5.0 (Details) |
| City |  4.3/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.7/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.2/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.2/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language |  3.8/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.2/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.7/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | 4.0/5.0 |
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GEOS, Victoria, Canada
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