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Study Abroad at University of Toronto

Founded in 1827, University of Tor¥™onto is a top-level uni$λπversity in Canada and a σβ€©world-wide prestigious publi → ∑c research university. It is located in → Toronto, the largest×©♣ city in Canada and the 4t♦π₩→h largest city in North Americ™•→☆a. Toronto has been named α∏←αas the most diverse and liveable cityδ← in the world for itγπs comfortable environment and the high life☆©☆Ω quality.

The University of Toronto is a global leader inσ★♠≠ research and teaching that provides diverse an"±d extensive areas of study organized ar≠∑★ound intimate learning communities. Alφ✘φl students within the Fac♥♣'ulty of Arts & Science on the dow→φ<ntown Toronto campus are affiliated with o£λne of seven colleges. These colleges have deep ↕δ'€roots in the history of the Univers∑₽©ity of Toronto; the college sσ$ystem dates back to the earliest days of♥φ the university and remains one of its π✔distinctive features. The colleges are a home↓$₩ base for their stude✘₽nts and provide the adv♥Ωβ'antages of a closer-knit community experienc↔©₩e within a large research university‍←λ≤.

Study Abroad at Universit₩β≠®y of Toronto

Facts and Highlights about Unive&§≈rsity of Toronto

>> A world-wide prestigi ±φ×ous public research university
>> US News & World Repor♥ t (2020) ranked University of To'>≤✔ronto 18th among the universities globall®&₽‌y
>> One of the only two non-U.S. member↓₹≈≥s of the Association of American Univ&$ersities

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Founded in 1827, University of Toronto is♦¥₹ a top-level university in Canada λ₩and a world-wide prestigious pubλ§♥lic research university. It is loc¥πated in Toronto, the largest city in Canada ←₩€and the 4th largest city in North Am✔∑π¥erica. Toronto has been named as the most di♠↔&verse and liveable city ✔$♦in the world for itsπ→ comfortable environment and the high‌>♥ life quality.

The University of Toronto iπ ‌↕s a global leader in research÷¥ and teaching that provides diverse÷±∑★ and extensive areas of study organized a™σround intimate learn<πing communities. All students within the Facλλulty of Arts & Science on the downtownαφ← Toronto campus are affαα₹€iliated with one of seven colleges. These col₽♥leges have deep roots in the histoλ₹ry of the University ☆•★§of Toronto; the college system datesπ& back to the earliest days of th✘≤e university and remains one of i↓↔$ts distinctive features. Th∏ e colleges are a homπ♥πσe base for their studβ₩ents and provide the advantages "♥≤☆of a closer-knit community experi©•αence within a large research±€ university.

Features of English Language ε∞>×Program at University of Toronto

>> The English Language Pro¶εgram (ELP) has over 50 yeαβα÷ars of experience teaching English

>> It has developed and re™γ✔fined a unique and balanced teaching a₽≈pproach called “the English Language£↓< Program Advantage”

>> It offers an unparalleled environ♠Ω£ment for language-learning in"©σ the world’s most dive★₽&∑rse and livable city

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Program Dates and Courses

Students can choose two types of courses:&nb♦•sp;English Plus and Academic English. All students will be mix εed with the current students on ELP and admin×σistered by the University of Toronto☆∑.

English Plus, Summer 2019

July 6, 2020 - July •✔₩31, 2020 (4-week)
August 4, 2020 - August 28, 2020 (4-wee∞₹<★k)

Focused on improving your ge✘®'neral English for everyday communication, t↕₩his course will help you feel more confidenγΩ®∞t in using English to communicate with fr¶€iends, at work and as you &≈&explore Toronto. A week₩'≈ly “Conversation Caféγ♠∞¶” will help you deve♠Ωλlop your informal speaking skills in→α₹ a fun environment.

• Hours/week: 20
• Speak English with greater fluency, accura♦₩cy and confidence
• Describe events, express opinions>‍®✔, take part in discussions and give instructions ₹©•☆more clearly
• Start conversa$♠€'tions and keep them going
• Understand more when y↔✔₩ou listen to songs or watch films and telev♥λ₩ision
• Get to know Canadian and Nor←>th American culture better

Academic English, Semester 2019

August 31, 2020 - December 18, 2020

Students will first att♠™₩≠end a four-week “English Plδ$€ us” as the prep☆•☆§aration course and&n✔$bsp;then attend the “♠♥Academic English” φ¥<∞course. It prepares for undergraduate or gra ‌duate studies by developing § the reading, writing, listening >‌↓∑and speaking skills needed for←✘ rigorous academic studies. This pathway $♦π course will help you meet the Engl•₽¥εish language facility requirement of your cho‌λ±sen university or college.
• Hours/week: 20
• Strengthen your communication aβ&πεnd presentation skills us♣¥ing digital, language-learning ♥'♣technologies
• Acquire academic≠" strategies and improve your sk€&βΩills in reading and listening
• Write more clearly about complex subje♦✔™cts
• Expand your academic vocabular♥♥✘×y
• Develop effective test-taking strateg∞∏πies
• Get to know North Ameri✘δ•≈can academic culture
• Apply newly-acquired skills by doing reaσ∏listic, task-based projects
• Benefit from individu™$→♣al meetings with your instructor
• Obtain a certificate₩® upon successful completion of the course

“Grade B” or above in the hiφ☆ghest level of Academic Eng δ ☆lish (Level 60) satisfies the lang♣✘σ₹uage facility requirement₹§₩ for admission to undergrad≈±≤uate and most graduate programs at the Universi®∞≥ty of Toronto. A number of other institutions al☆'☆so accept the Academic English certific↕€ation.

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Entry Requirements

>> Full-time stu&♣∑±dents who are officially registered at ≠β☆USIEA’s Chinese partner universi↑₩≥ties.

>> IELTS/TOEFL ★γ§εtranscripts are not r∞β equired, but students¶ will be assessed of their English÷β proficiency upon arrival to determine the level¥↑‍s of course that they will b♣₽♥e placed into.

>> Pass USIEA’s interview and Univ☆π$☆ersity of Toronto’s ♠>♣academic review

Accommodation

A wide variety of housing opt∑γions is available in Tor¶↕∏onto including homestay, apartments, yout•→±←h hostels, off-campus residences, hotels and∑£Ω, during the summer months, ×Ωaccommodation in on-campus u↑≥niversity residences. USIEA will €♠✔help students with housing arrangements once they₩↕ are admitted by University of Toronto ELP.

Luis Mario Rezende Junior &n©↑dash; Brazil

Academic English

I decided to study at the University of Toronto $because I already knew how good this universiΩ® ty could be for my career, but, actually, t÷☆&↑his institution is b≈¥ etter than I imagined. I recommend t‌₽♥he English Language Program because they h§<λ£ave wonderful instructors →α and staff, and a lot of opportun₹↕'εities to practice English outside class, su↕ ✘ch as the volunteer program.

Georges Guessennd - France

English PLUS – a Law student in Lil‌≈✔le, France

I love Canada and th¥'Ωβe University of Toront₩≈♠o has an excellent reputatio₽∏n. I’m having a great experience and↓¶ I’m happy to be here. The student diδγδΩversity is perfect and the δ"staff members at the ELP are very welcoming<δ •.

Liseth Sierra Vitola – £↕¥™Colombia

English PLUS

I chose to study at the University of↓↔ Toronto because it is one of the best univ↑¥✘ersities in North America. The Englis'∏h PLUS course is very well↓€£ taught and different from other cours☆≥©es. The in-class acti←πσπvities are fun and enjoyable→∞÷. All the social acti₽©vities have contributed to i‍↔mproving my confidence and English abilities.★≤γ I have also enjβ¥oyed getting to know people from different cultur←£"es and backgrounds. ↕•↔; Studying at the ELP has been a great exper←±↑ience.