1. Flexible Level Structure

Focus on a different skill in each class: Grammar, Reading & Writing, Listening & Pronunciation, and Communications. Enroll in different levels for different classes, according to your individual strengths and weaknesses. Learn at your own pace for a more in-depth learning experience.

2. Thorough Student Evaluation

• Receive a monthly progress reports with your final grades and personalized comments from all your teachers.
• Take Monthly Uniform Standardized Tests (MUSTs) in your Grammar and Reading & Writing classes
• Take an In-Class Writing Exam every month.
• Do oral presentations in your Communications class, to build up your public speaking skills and confidence.

3. Exposure to Different Teachers

Learn from several teachers with distinct and varied teaching styles. Hear and become familiar with the different speech patterns of fluent English speakers.

4. In-House Curriculum

Reading & WritingNavigator ©

KGIC’s own series of Reading & Writing textbooks (levels 1 to 4)

Build your reading comprehension, inference, and critical thinking skills. Enhance your vocabulary. Get step-by-step academic writing instruction. Expand your imagination through class discussions, surveys, group writing assignments, and word puzzles.

Real World Radio ©

A joint project between KGIC and the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) for Listening & Pronunciation (levels 3 to 6):

Listen to your own CD featuring authentic clips from CBC radio programs. Complete the exercises in the accompanying workbook. Fine-tune your listening skills by listening to a variety of English speech patterns. Expand your knowledge of contemporary Canadian culture.

5. Study Group

• Be one of 12 specially selected students at Robson Campus who have demonstrated a high level of skill and determination.
• Create your own self-guided project on any topic you like.
• Receive a Letter of Recognition and a Certificate of Completion , once you have completed 2 months in the program.

6. Tutorials

• Receive a free hour of one-on-one tutoring every week with one of our teachers or CAs.
• Get extra help completing your homework assignments or mastering difficult concepts.
• Practice your oral communication and listening skills.

7. Electives

• Take one of our many elective classes, including Listening Practice, Vocabulary Enhancement, Idioms & Slang, Business English, Newspaper & Media, Talk until you drop, Drama Alive, Street Talk, Punctuation Power, TOEFL Practice, TOEIC Practice, and more!
• Choose any elective based on the skills you most want to develop or improve.

8. English Lounge

Enjoy the benefits of small class sizes (4 students maximum per class). Learn the value instant error correction. Express yourself freely in a friendly, laid back environment. Find out why English Lounge is KGIC’s most popular elective!

9. Scholarship Ceremonies

• Be acknowledged for your academic excellence , school spirit , or perfect attendance with a KGIC scholarship (given out every second month)
• Take part in a special Scholarship Ceremony Activity , such as a speech, trivia, or karaoke contest.

10. Passport to Success

Receive stamps in your passport for getting good grades, having perfect attendance, participating in school activities, and more! Once you have collected a certain number of stamps, you are eligible to receive one or more coveted prizes. The more stamps you collect, the more prizes you can win!

11. Work Now! Resume Workshop

• Discover your ideal career and find out what kinds of skills you need to reach your goals.
• Learn how to write an effective resume and conduct yourself in a job interview.
• Take advantage of the many opportunities available to you if you have a Working Holiday Visa.

12. In-Class TOEIC

• Monitor your progress from month to month with an official practice TOEIC exam, taken in class.
• Become familiar with the structure and content of the test.
• Compare your score with class and level averages.
• Aim higher each month!

13. Extracurricular Activities

• Learn a new sport , sample world cuisine, or take part in a typical Canadian pastime.
• Discover the thrill of our annual Banff Trip or Conquest Canada .
• Make friends who share your interests.

14. Field Trips

• Get out of the classroom and into the real world!
• Learn all you can about Canadian culture, past and present, by visiting museums, art galleries, courthouses, and special exhibits.
• Go outside and explore parks, beaches, aquariums, and much more!