Study Abroad Canada, Charlottetown, Canada
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General Information on Charlottetown
Charlottetown is a small but unique Canadian town. It is situated on a harbour which is formed by the confluence of three rivers in the central part of the Prince Edward Island along its south shore. It has a very lively cultural centre, with attractions the range from musicals, dinner theatre, to historical tours, and stages covering Celtic to jazz. The downtown area has many Victorian-era houses, galleries, and specialty shops. Nature lovers will also enjoy the numoerous walking trails and parks in the area.
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 Study Abroad Canada
The language school Study Abroad Canada was founded in Charlottetown, Canada in 1995. The school is located in downtown Charlottetown, next to coffee shops, bars, library, museums and a shopping centre.
Facilities
The school has a kitchen with fridge, microwave, free coffee and tea, computer lounge, and library where students may borrow books.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Study Abroad Canada, Charlottetown
CAPLS/ACELP, TOEIC, TESL Canada, Certified by the Province of Prince Edward Island as a Private Language School.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Charlottetown Airport (YYG) (not international). It takes 15 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Study Abroad Canada in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 85 Adult courses throughout the year: 65 Junior courses in summer: 30 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 3 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 10 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | China 15 % France 10 % | Italy 5 % Japan 40 % Korea 15 % Spain 15 % |
| 1 Intensive English Program (IEP)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| 2 Study Tour ProgramLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 1150 | 1800 | 2400 | 2950 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Morning classes combined with afternoon activities. The price includes application fee, homestay placement fee, homestay with three meals, transportation to and from the school. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| 3 Christmas in Canada ProgramLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 1150 | 1800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The course offers students the opportunity to experience a Canadian Christmas. You will go to morning classes with a curriculum that focuses on Christmas. Activities in the afternoon may include sleigh ride, christmas cooking, baking lessons, snowshoeing. The price includes application fee, homestay placement fee, homestay with three meals, transportation to and from the school. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 22.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| 4 Anne of Green Gables Study TourLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 1150 | 1800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Learn English while exploring the land of Anne of Green Gables. The price includes application fee, homestay placement fee, homestay with three meals, transportation to and from the school and activities. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 15.Sep.2008, 22.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| 5 Junior Vacation, Summer Camps (10 - 15 yrs old)Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 950 | 1550 | 2150 | 2850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The price includes application fee, homestay placement fee, homestay with three meals, transportation to and from the school and activities. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 30.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 11.Aug.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Study Abroad Canada, Charlottetown 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 30 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: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 150 Can $. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 22.Mar.2008, 23.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 19.May.2008, 01.Jul.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 11.Nov.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 26.Dec.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| 1 Hostel (Single room) From 623 Can $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Charlottetown (best price single room at The Islander) | ||||
| 2 Hostel Shared room (multiple beds) From 210 Can $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay - Single room, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by car | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Can $ | 175 | 700 | 200 | |
| The price includes daily transport to and from school. Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Dormitory - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Can $ | 105 | 420 | 200 | |
| The dormitory is a large house. There are nine furnished rooms, students share three bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Free internet access in all the rooms. Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 250 Can $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 2 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 10 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 5 km | |||
| Music | 5 km | |||
| Sailing | 1 km | |||
| Skiing | 15 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 5 km | |||
| Volleyball | 5 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 5 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Ice Hockey, Curling, Anne of Green Gables Musical, Cooking lessons, Ceramic, etc | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Study Abroad Canada: | Bicycle rides, Lobster lunches, movie nights, pool tournaments etc | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 1 |
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