Saturday, 8 June 2024

Edmonton Alberta Canada Links to Travel and Education

 


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Edmonton Education Listings

University of Alberta Program Listings

The University of Alberta includes four campuses in Edmonton, Camrose and Calgary. The original north campus consists of 150 buildings covering 50 city blocks across the river from downtown. There are 39,000 students from Canada and 150 other countries who participate in 400 programs in 18 faculties.

The University of Alberta offers their English Language School Programs:

English Foundations - This online ESL program is designed for new Albertans looking to improve their English skills, as well as international learners who are looking to enter the Academic English for Undergraduate Admission Program but have not yet reached the required level of proficiency.

Communication Skills for the Workplace - is a language-based learning certificate intended for international speakers of English working in the public or private sector, or for individuals looking to increase their employability by building their knowledge of workplace communications and cultural competencies.

Academic English for Undergraduate Admission - is for you if you are looking to meet the English language requirements for undergraduate admission at the University of Alberta. When you successfully complete the courses in our English for Academic Purposes program – EAP 135, 140, and 145 – you will be able to synthesize and analyze information from a variety of sources, including academic journals and lectures, as well as material from more popular sources. Completion of EAP 140 and EAP 145 fulfills the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for undergraduate admission at the U of A.

Academic English for Graduate Admission - is for you if you are looking to meet the English language requirements for Master’s or PhD program admission to the University of Alberta. Offered exclusively to graduate students, EAP 550 is an intensive course designed to build the language skills necessary for students to be effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English language university. Completion of EAP 550 fulfills the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for many of UAlberta's most popular graduate programs.

Colleges

NAIT Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

NAIT has five main schools: JR Shaw School of Business, School of Applied Sciences and Technology, School of Health and Life Sciences, School of Skilled Trades and Department of Culinary Arts and Professional Food Studies.

The NAIT ESL department offers online and face-to-face language learning classes. You will improve your language and study skills, while confidently exploring the richness of Canadian culture. Fall 2022 - September 1 - December 15, 2022 (online application closes Sunday, August 28, 2022) NAIT is able to customize your starting level in the program by having you take an ESL level placement test. Depending on your familiarity with English, you will be placed in a level to start at. Each level takes 4-months to complete.

Edmonton, Alberta Public Education Elementary and High Schools

English as a Second Language (ESL) supports students who are learning English. These students speak a first language or additional languages other than English and need to develop their English language skills to be successful in the classroom. All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in English as a Second Language will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs. ESL is by flexible instruction that meets students' needs, abilities and goals.

Edmonton Public Schools Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9 Canada Phone: 780-429-8000

Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre
9807-106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1C2 Canada Phone 780-441-6000 Toll Free 1-888-441-6010

Online Education Services Apps Teaching Lessons Resources

English Language Grammar Lessons - Introducing the Eight Parts of Speech

How to Write & Writing Exercises Sentence Master Page Directory

Immigration Settlement LINC Services

LARCC - English Language Assessment and Referral 10709 - 105th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2X3 (780) 424-3545

Community Educational Organizations

Sacred Heart Adult ESL
2nd Floor, ESL Office
9624-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1A4
Phone: 780-424-1596 Fax: 780-424-8280

Edmonton Attractions

Alberta Legislature Building

Surrounded by 57 acres of parkland, this beautiful building is a must see for those interested in architecture, politics and history. Completed in 1912 on the site of the original Fort Edmonton, the building features an interpretive centre and gift shop. Free admission and guided tours.

Chinatown & Avenue of Nations

The impressive Chinatown Gate downtown at 102 Avenue and 97 Street welcomes visitors to the hub of the Chinese community. The gate was built as a symbol of friendship between Edmonton and its sister city, Harbin.

Citadel Theatre

The largest theatre complex in Canada, this major arts facility houses five theatres (Shoctor, Rice, Zeidler Hall, the Maclab Theatre and Tucker Amphitheatre) as well as production facilities, a bookstore, restaurant and theatre school.

Devonian Botanic Garden

Highlights of this picturesque attraction features over 10,000 species of plants showcased over 80 acres including an authentic Japanese garden, large collection peony, iris, lilly and dahlia; and 110 acres of nature trails and ecological and wetland reserves. Open year-round.

Edmonton Art Gallery

One of Alberta's oldest cultural institutions, the Edmonton Art Gallery houses over 4,000 historical and contemporary paintings, sculptures, prints, installation works and photographs with a strong focus on Alberta art. The Children's Gallery offers unique interactive activities for children. Gallery shop and cafe open daily.

Francis Winspear Centre

The $45-million Winspear Centre features a 1,928-seat "shoe-box" style performance chamber reminiscent of 19th Century European concert halls for optimum acoustics. Home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

Jubilee Auditorium

Commissioned by the Alberta government in 1955 to celebrate the province's 50th anniversary, this 2,700 seat auditorium located near the University of Alberta is home to the Edmonton Opera and Alberta Ballet.

Northlands Park

Facilities include The Spectrum (Horse Racing and Gaming), AgriCom, Sportex, Golden Garter and Silver Slipper. Northlands Park produces many annual special events including Edmonton's Klondike Days, Farmfair International, and the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

Odyssium

Edmonton's space and science centre has four new galleries; the human body in the Body Fantastic, mystery in Mystery Avenue, Mother Nature in The Green's House and explore space in Space Place. A new science demonstration stage, an observatory, Dow Computer Lab, ham radio station, cafe, giftshop, party rooms, three new learning centres, a science lab. Two major attractions are the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre, the largest planetarium dome in Canada and Western Canada's first IMAX theatre.

Valley Zoo

Located on the west side of the city, next to Laurier Park, the Valley Zoo is home to over 400 animals including about 20 endangered species. This facility is an accredited Species Survival Plan breeding centre for five species including cotton-top tamarins, Siberian tiger and snow leopard. Hands-on activities for all ages.

West Edmonton Mall

The largest shopping shopping and entertainment centre in the world, West Edmonton Mall features over 800 stores and services and more than 110 restaurants and eateries. Attractions include the world's largest indoor amusement park with 24 rides, the World Waterpark with slides, a wave-pool and bungee jumping; Deep Sea Adventure with submarine rides, daily dolphin presentations and over 200 marine life species in the Sea Life Caverns; Professors Wem's adventure golf and the NHL-sized Ice Palace. The mall's nightlife includes the Las Vegas- style Palace Casino, Red's Rec Room, Jubilations Dinner Theatre,Yuk Yuk's Komedy Kabaret and more. Open 365 days a year, hours vary for retail and attractions.

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