Program Overview
St. Lawrence College is offering students the opportunity to learn English from the comfort of their homes around the world. This online program allows students to access quality curricula on an e-learning platform and engage in live video conferencing with qualified ESL teachers in Canada. Benefits of the online program include:
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Interactive live sessions to improve your skills quickly
- Personalized learning to target your needs
- Making friends with students from different cultures and learning about cross-cultural communication
- Meeting the English proficiency requirement for a college program (see the requirements to progress)
- Improving your skills in English while also learning effective study skills
- Saving on living costs while studying English online through a Canadian public college (Please note that students in IEOP will not be eligible for a study permit starting Winter 2023. Check out the Integrated English On Campus IEOC if you wish to obtain a study permit to live in Canada)
Program Features
- 16-week intensive learning, focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and academic study skills
- Live practice sessions (4-hour mandatory sessions and 4 hours optional sessions)
- Evening classes Tuesday – Friday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Toronto time. Convert to your time zone). If these times don’t work for you, you can explore our personalized POET program
- Self-Study (10+ hours per week on your own schedule)
- One-on-one tutorials (2 hours per week interaction tailored to your needs)
- Find a sample timetable below
Program Structure
There are 2 levels in the Integrated English Online Program. Check your level of English here
- Learn vocabulary related to daily life and academic subjects
- Enhance reading comprehension
- Improve writing skills to produce a 500-word essay
- Focus on speaking fluency
Requirements to progress to the next level of study
- 60% on the final grade to progress to Advanced
Note: the credential earned from this program is only one piece required for admission to academic programs. Students are still required to meet other admission requirements to enter the academic program. Different programs may have different requirements.
- Learn academic English with targeted vocabulary and study skills
- Read to comprehend complex academic subjects
- Improve writing skills to produce a 1000-word essay
- Practice speaking in conducting group discussions and making presentations
Requirements to progress to the next level of study
- To enter Certificate/Diploma programs at SLC: 70% on the final grade IEOP Pathway Advanced
- To enter Degree/Graduate Certificate/Program Pairs programs at SLC: 85% on the final grade IEOP Pathway Advanced
Note: the credential earned from this program is only one piece required for admission to academic programs. Students are still required to meet other admission requirements to enter the academic program. Different programs may have different requirements.
| 70% Final Grade | 85% Final Grade | |
| 1-Year Certificate 12 Certificate programs |
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| 2-Year Diploma 34 Diploma programs |
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| 3-Year Advanced Diploma 14 advanced diploma programs |
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| 4-Year Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Business Administration Degree |
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| Graduate Certificates 9 Graduate Certificates |
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Program Dates & fees
Sample Timetable (timezone in est)
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Tuesday |
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Friday |
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Morning |
Self-study |
One-on-one tutorial |
Self-study |
One-on-one tutorial |
Self-study |
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Afternoon |
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7:00-9:00 pm |
Live Class |
Group Tutorial |
Live Class |
Group Tutorial |