Language School

Academic Writing Skills

This course is designed for people who want to prepare for the Vanier College English Admission Test.

Students will learn practical skills such as:

• looking for main ideas in a text
• forming an opinion on a reading
• summarizing main points in your own words
• organizing your ideas
• developing a thesis statement
• creating an outline
• structuring your essay
• writing grammatically correct sentences

If students have applied to Vanier College, they may write the English Admission Test on the last day of class. Results for all students remain valid should they choose to apply to the College in a subsequent semester.

Note: Taking this course does not guarantee admission to Vanier College. This is not a basic writing course. Age: 16 and over.

Section 5006-A10

Monday and Wednesday

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

September 15 to November 8 (No class October 11)

45 hours $260

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Section 5007-A10

Monday to Friday

2:00 pm - 4:15 pm

October 12 -- November 8

45 hours $260

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What did you like the most about your course, The Language School, and Vanier College?

“I like when we do activities together – it helps me to know people better and it’s also a way to learn faster” – Shirley Tan

“All the support you get from the class and the teacher.” – Hani El-Hout

“The teacher was enthusiastic, helpful, encouraging and very prepared for all the courses.” – Dion Wang
           
“I liked the course because it was really well-done. I learned a lot of things to improve my grammar.” – Priscilla Aida Paredes Flores

“I liked the ambiance of the class and the teacher. It was not a boring nor awkward atmosphere.” – Lisa Dang