English Certificate Program

Courses offered range in levels from beginner to university preparation. Students are required to take writing and reading in each level.

At the Intermediate and Advanced levels, students have four electives from which they can choose two. These electives integrate all four skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) and focus on specific topics to allow students to use the skills they are learning.

Beginner

In beginner, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of English that create the framework for future learning.

Intermediate

Intermediate students will build upon the framework they created in beginner to further develop the skills necessary for success in and outside of the English classroom. Reading comprehension and grammatically correct writing will also be stressed. Intermediate students may choose from the following electives:

• Canadian Culture
• Everyday English
• Media/News Studies
• Personal Awareness

Advanced

At the advanced level, students are preparing for the transition to secondary level courses in an English language environment. Emphasis is placed upon clear and fluent communication and on writing essays at the secondary level. Advanced students may choose from the following electives:

• College Communication
• Media Production
• Social Topics
• World Culture

University Preparation

The university preparation courses focus on the skills that students will require for academic success within the post-secondary atmosphere.

English Certificate Program Courses

The Coquitlam College English Proficiency Test will determine which skill level is best for you.