Kester Grant College

1. Kester Grant College

2. Welcome to KGC • Kester Grant College has been operating since 1991. • KGC is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the only city in the world where you can ski, snowboard, skate or lay on the beach all on the same day. • KGC is walking distance from the centre of downtown and many of Vancouver’s most famous tourist attractions. • Located near major transit routes on one of the busiest shopping streets in Vancouver, KGC meets both the learning and social needs of students.

3. KGC Mission Statement "Our mission is to provide students for whom English is not a first language with meaningful and innovative academic programs that promote the learning of cultural, social, and linguistic skills in a friendly and interactive learning environment."

4. Why choose KGC? • KGC has become the ESL school of choice for international and immigrant students. • KGC graduates are ready for success in an exciting life where they can communicate in English, apply for entrance to university or college programs or progress to one of our partner institutions. • KGC students are dedicated, committed and determined to build a successful career for themselves and with all the opportunities KGC offers, students will all achieve their goals.

5. Studying at KGC • Students at KGC are focused and determined to succeed in their studies. • Full-time KGC students attend 27.5 hours a week of class instruction and tutorials. • In addition to attending classes, students will also need to complete group projects, homework and exams. • These requirements allow students to move into a university or college to further their educational goals.

6. Studying at KGC • KGC English programs are based on a combination of the Whole Language Approach and the Communicative Approach to provide students with unique, meaningful and interesting lessons while developing reading, writing, listening, speaking and communicative grammar skills. These skills are practiced through individual work, as well as team work, presentations, and group projects. • Whether enrolled in a full-time or a part-time KGC program, all students will gain the experience and skills of understanding and studying in a North American classroom. • Discovering education is discovering KGC, where great futures begin!

7. KGC Programs KGC offers full-time and part-time programs allowing students to easily advance their English skills and progress to a university or college entrance level ability: • ESL - English as a Second Language • UFP – The University Foundation Program • TOEIC - Test of English for Int’l Communication • TOEFL - Preparation Program • IELTS - International English Language Testing System • Group Programs

8. Registration Procedure 1.) Complete KGC application form and fax, e-mail or mail to KGC: • By Fax - 1-604-877-0375 • By E-mail - info@kgc.bc.ca • By Mail - Kester Grant College 200-1215 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6H 1G7 2.) Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100 in order to have your application processed. 3.) Once your application form and fees are received, KGC will issue your Letter of Acceptance.

9. “Discovering Education is Discovering KGC, where Great Futures Begin!” We look forward to welcoming your students to KGC!