University and College Preparatory Program

The University/College Preparatory Program at Equilibrium School is designed to assist students who are preparing to undertake university/college and/or UNDERGRADUATE studies in Canada. This program focuses on enhancing the skills needed for success in university and college programs. It is not an English language acquisition program, and is not designed to teach foundational English language skills.

The program is designed to be completed after one semester of studies which is divided into two parts as follows:

PART ONE

Part one of the program will prepare students for success on the Academic IELTS examination which is essential for any student who wishes to undertake university/college studies. During this part of the program, students will learn exam taking skills and strategies which are necessary for success on the IELTS, engage themselves in simulated practice IELTS examinations, and develop the skills and abilities that Academic IELTS examination tests to achieve desirable band scores of 6 or higher.

Mid-way through part ONE of the program, students from non-English backgrounds will be registered to take the actual IELTS examination and will write the actual IELTS examination shortly after the completion of part one.

PART TWO

Part two of the program will focus on developing and enhancing other skills and abilities needed for success in post-secondary studies. These skills and abilities include: academic writing (including proper referencing and citing of academic materials), academic reading comprehension, effective study habits, academic research skills, presentations, critical thinking, and time management. These concepts represent crucial skills and abilities that are expected of any student who wishes to enjoy success in post-secondary studies.

The program is designed to be completed after the conclusion of ONE standard academic semester of six months each.

To be accepted into this program, prospective students must be at least 18 years of age, in possession of a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate a desire to develop a career in the business world. All prospective students are required to submit an essay outlining their reasons for taking this course prior to admission. Previous post-secondary education and/or business related work experience is recommended, but not mandatory for admission.

Prospective students with high school diplomas and other credentials issued outside of Canada must provide validated proof of their credentials and have their credentials translated into English (if issued in a different language) from a verified and approved translator. Details regarding this process can be obtained from Equilibrium School.

The program is delivered entirely in English and, as a result, ALL prospective students with native languages other than English (and regardless of their nationality and status in Canada) must provide proof of English language proficiency, which meets or exceeds one or both of the following language proficiency requirements:

  1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5 in each skill/category (written within the last 12 months)
  2. Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment Score of min 6 in each section (written within the last 12 months)

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