General English Program (GEP)


Course Schedules

20 lessons per week: Monday to Friday, 8:45-12:20
25 lessons per week: Monday to Thursday, 8:45-2:10; Fridays, 8:45-12:20
30 lessons per week: Monday to Thursday, 8:45-3:30; Fridays, 8:45-12:20

Admission Requirements

(Approved Program Only) 16 years old; no minimum English level required.

Entrance Level

No minimum level required

Delivery Format

  • Face to face
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Minimum age

16 years

Location

  • Calgary
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  • Victoria
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This program has been approved by the British Columbia Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. You can see more about our accreditations here.
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GV’s General English Program (GEP) forms the basis for all our course offerings.

Available full-time or part-time, our GEP is offered at eight levels from Beginner to Mastery and can be taken for 1 to 52+ weeks!

You can join our General English Program at any English level! We’ll have the right fit for your current proficiency and future goals.

GV General English provides:

  • A diverse nationality-mix of interesting, motivated students
  • Small class sizes - an average of 13 students per class
  • Feedback and correction by qualified and experienced instructors
  • A focus on improving English speaking skills

General English - Morning Classes

Morning GEP lessons are based on a curriculum designed to promote a communicative classroom environment. General English classes expand students' vocabulary, increase listening, reading, and writing skills, and build the confidence necessary to use English in a variety of settings.

Lessons are designed to help students develop English for everyday life. Our instructors will present vocabulary and phrases through dialogue and role play situations to help everyone communicate better.

English grammatical structures are presented in a communicative way – with equal emphasis given to both accuracy and fluency. The English classes are organized so that students use the new language in speaking activities and conversation.

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General English - Afternoon Elective Classes

At Global Village, students enjoy the opportunity to choose from a variety of afternoon elective classes. General English elective options cover a variety of topics and skills that allow students to improve their English language abilities and achieve their personal goals.

Visit our Elective Classes webpage for a full list of all the exciting elective classes available to you!

Browse Elective Classes
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By taking a General English language course, you will be able to:

  • Improve your ability to speak English in practical situations
  • Integrate all skill areas in your English lessons - pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, and writing
  • Learn English through a focus on communicative grammar and functional dialogue
  • Choose elective classes to develop accuracy, vocabulary, and fluency
  • Practice your English skills by making friends from different nationalities
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GV English Adventures?

Join thousands of students who have transformed their English skills at Global Village. Take the first step towards your future today.