ESL Bridge to Business Careers

For information: 644-6700 or

To register: 644-6700

• Summer starts
• 8-weeks
• Full-time studies (Monday to Thursday)
• Daytime classes
• Downtown Edmonton campus

Program Overview

ESL Bridge to Business Careers is an intensive eight-week program designed to develop your reading, vocabulary, and oral communication skills. Upon successful completion of this program, you can be admitted to the Administrative Professional or Hospital Unit Clerk programs at NorQuest College. ESL Bridge to Business Careers is appropriate for ESL students who have a high intermediate level of language proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmarks 6/7).

Reading material focuses on subjects of interest to the office professional and is designed to increase both reading speed and comprehension.

Students learn about the office environment and culture in Canada.

Computer labs and computer instruction are included.

Oral presentations increase fluency and confidence.

Please call to make an appointment for an application interview.

Career Potential

Graduates will have the language communication skills and confidence to help them achieve success in any post-secondary business course or program.

Transferability

Students whose performance in Bridge to Business Careers meets admission requirements can be accepted into NorQuest's Business Careers programs.

Admission Requirements

• Interview and placement test
• Minimum of high school education in your first language
• CLB 6/7

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest ESL Bridge to Business Careers certificate.

Tuition and Fees

Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Course Listing (2008/09)

Last updated: April 29, 2008