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TAMWOOD
Academic Pathway Program
vancouver
Table of
contents
Cover Photography by Eduardo Freire©
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p 3 Program Overview
p 4 The Right Choice
p 5Levels
p 6 Pathway Partners, Program Advising
p 7 Pathway Partners, Admission
p 8 Contact Us, Awards, How To Apply
Academic Pathway Program
vancouver
Get the Academic English and Study Skills you
need to be admitted to a North American university
or college program at Tamwood Language
Centres in Vancouver.
Study in our Tamwood Academic Pathway Program to secure conditional admission into one of our partner universities
or colleges, or use this program to help improve your IELTS score and academic English skills for admission to other post
secondary institutions.
Program Overview
The curriculum of this Academic Pathway Program uses some of the best published materials, and was developed by
EAP experts from world class universities. Extensive research, planning and curriculum development has gone into
creating this comprehensive and modern academic English program.
This program prepares students for North American post-secondary education and teaches advanced oral and written
English skills. Students learn academic research and presentation skills, to write extended university essays, strategies
for teamwork in group projects, critical thinking, time management, study and note taking skills, exam techniques, and
IELTS preparation and practice.
If you answer yes to any of these questions,
this program is for you!
1. Do you want to do academic studies at an English
speaking college or university for a semester, a year or a
full degree?
2. Are you seeking sophisticated, high level instruction in
writing, speaking and academic skills?
3. Are you seeking a challenging upper level English course
with top level instructors and frequent assessments?
4. Do you want to achieve a high score on the IELTS exam?
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Academic Pathway Program
vancouver
7 Reasons Why Tamwood’s Academic Pathway
Program is the Right Choice
1. Our course is 25 lessons per week and each lesson is 50 minutes so you get more contact time with the teacher.
2. Small classes for a better learning experience.
3. FREE personal coaching - our academic counseling staff will have one-to-one meetings with you to help you identify
how you can best achieve your educational goals.
4. Our teachers are all university graduates with training and experience in teaching Academic English.
5. Nationality mix in our schools is very broad thanks to our work programs, international credentials and strong
reputation in the international education sector.
6. We include the IELTS official test (C$295 value) with each course level so students are not limited to applying only to
our pathway partner universities and colleges.
7. Accreditations and awards:
• One of only a few Canadian schools accepted for membership in the exclusive International Association of Language
Centers (IALC)
• Accredited member of Languages Canada
• Officially Recognized Organization with International Experience Canada, CIC
• Winner of the STM Star School in North American Award 2013 and top 5 finalist in 2008-2012
•Weekly check
in with Program
Advisor
•Workshops and
Campus Tours
•Progress
Reports
•University
or College
Applications
•Admissions
requirements
•Transcripts sent
to University or
College
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With
Advisor
guidance,
Student
applies to
Tamwood
for General
English,
EAP1 or
EAP2
Tamwood
Pathway
Program
includes:
Program
Advisor
assistance
includes:
Acceptance
to University
or College
Follow up
session
with
Pathway
Program
Advisor
after
acceptance
Levels
Tamwood’s Academic
Pathway Program consists of 2 levels:
EAP 2 Course Timetable
English for Academic Purposes
Level 1 (EAP 1)
Monday
12 weeks - 25 lessons/week - successful
graduates can achieve an IELTS score of 6.0
or higher and can progress to EAP 2 or directly
into specific university/college programs.
English for Academic Purposes
Level 2 (EAP 2)
12 weeks - 25 lessons/week - successful
graduates achieve an IELTS 6.5 or higher and
pathway into a university or college program.
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
9:00am EAP
Integrated
12:00pm Skills
Typical
wrap up
of unit/
assessment
EAP
EAP
Integrated Integrated
Skills:
Skills
Typical start
of new unit
Connections
component
Academic
Life - “Top
and Trips”
EAP
Integrated
Skills
12:00pm Lunch
break
1:00pm
Lunch
break
Lunch
break
Lunch break
Lunch
break
1:00pm EAP
Integrated
3:30pm Skills
EAP
Integrated
Skills
EAP
Integrated
Skills
Connections: No classes
Field work,
research,
group
projects, etc.
Academic Pathway for Students
at all Levels:
Student’s
Current English
Level
Equivalent
Tamwood Level
Elementary
Tamwood Level 2 IELTS 2-2.5
graduates
Equivalent
IELTS Score
Total Weeks of
Pre-University
Study at Tamwood
52 weeks
Pre-Intermediate Tamwood Level 3 IELTS 3-3.5
graduates
36-48 weeks
Intermediate
Tamwood Level 4 (IELTS 4-4.5)
graduates
24-36 weeks
High
Intermediate
Tamwood Level 5 (IELTS 5-5.5)
graduates
12-24 weeks
Advanced
Tamwood Level 6 (IELTS 5.5-6)
graduates
12 weeks
Requirements
• Students take a placement test when applying
to determine their English level
• Students who test at Level 5 (High Intermediate)
begin in the EAP 1 course (12 weeks)
• Students who test at Level 6 or 7 (Advanced)
can take the EAP 2 course (12 weeks)
• Beginner and Intermediate students start in the
General English program and after successfully
completing and graduating from Level 4, they
can apply for the EAP 1 course
Take our
online test
This test will help you determine your English level and length of study. www.tamwood.com/ils.asp
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Tamwood’s Academic
pathway partners
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
(Calgary, AB) Popular degrees: Bachelor of Applied
Business Administration, Bachelor of Applied
Technology, Bachelor of Applied Information
Technology, Bachelor of Applied Technology
(Petroleum Engineering).
Royal Roads University (Victoria, BC)
Popular degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration
in Sustainability and International Business, Master
of Arts In Tourism Management, Bachelor of Arts in
International Hotel Management
Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, BC)
Popular Programs: co-operative education and
internships in programs such as Culinary Arts,
Computer Science, Tourism, Hospitality, Fisheries &
Aquaculture, Interior Design, or Graphic Design.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University University
(Richmond BC, Surrey BC, Cloverdale BC, Langley BC)
Popular programs: Bachelor of Arts in Criminology,
Accounting BBA, Marketing Management BBA,
Sustainable Agriculture: Bachelor of Applied Science
Langara College (Vancouver, BC)
Popular programs: University of British Columbia
(UBC) Transfer Program
Executive Hotel Management College
(Vancouver, BC) Popular programs: 1-Year Hotel
Management Diploma + Practical Work Placement,
Dual Hotel/Food & Beverage Diploma+ Paid Co-Op
Placement
College of the Rockies (Cranbrook, BC)
Popular degrees: Tourism and Recreation
Management, College Preparation/ BC Adult Graduate
Diploma, Graduate Certificate in Global Studies
Conestoga College (Kitchener, ON)
Popular programs: Bachelor of Business
Administration (Co-op), Architecture - Project and
Facility Management (Co-op), Interior Design (Co-op)
Georgian College (Barrie, ON)
Popular programs: Bachelor of Business - Automotive
Management, Research Analyst Program
Cambrian College (Brampton ON, Sudbury
ON, Vancouver BC) Popular programs: Business
Accounting Diploma, Graphic Design Advanced
Diploma, Network Technician Diploma
Bishop’s University (Sherbrooke, QC)
Popular programs: Bachelor of Business
Administration, programs in the areas of economics,
environmental studies and geography, politics and
international studies, psychology, sociology and sports
studies
Acadia University (Wolfvill, NS)
Popular programs: B.A. in Economics with
Business, Bachelor of Computer Science, Recreation
Management
Lincoln University (San Francisco Bay, Oakland,
CA, USA) Popular programs: Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA), Master of Business
Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Arts (BA) in
Business Administration
Tamwood is currently negotiating with many other colleges and universities both in Canada and the USA for conditional
acceptance of it APP graduates. New pathway partnership agreements are being signed and Tamwood will continue to
develop these partnerships. Contact us for the latest list of pathway partners or visit
http://tamwood.com/tam_university_partners.asp
Tamwood has two types of agreements with
University and College partners:
•
University/College accepts Tamwood’s EAP 1 or EAP 2 graduates (NO IELTS or TOEFL requirement) AND issues
Conditional Acceptance Letters for Tamwood students.
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University/College issues Conditional Acceptance letters before EAP 1/EAP 2 students have the required TOEFL
or IELTS. This gives Tamwood students the advantage of knowing they have a space reserved in their chosen
program. Students must submit IELTS or TOEFL score to gain admission to their chosen academic program.
*Agreements vary depending on the partner school. Please contact a Tamwood representative for details.
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Professional Instruction and Support
Angela Belcham,
Academic Pathway Program Manager
Education
•
Bachelor of European Law Honours Degree, University of Warwick, UK and University
of Lille II, France
•
Masters in Sociolinguistics (Distinction), University of Essex, UK
•
PhD Sociolinguistics, University of London, UK
•
ESL teaching diploma, Trinity College, UK
•
TESL Canada Certification
Teaching Experience and Curriculum Development
•
English teaching in the UK, Japan, and Canada
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Programs include IELTS, TOEIC, BEC, EAP, General English, Business English,
Teacher Training
•
Curriculum development in EAP and IELTS
Angela knows firsthand how it feels to be an international student! She did a first degree
in European Law, in the UK and France and progressed up to the PhD in Linguistics from
University of London. She taught Linguistics to undergraduates and postgraduates as well
as ESL programs. Angela is TESL Canada certified to the highest level, and has taught at
university level and in language schools in Canada specializing in EAP, IELTS preparation,
materials writing and teacher training. She has presented at professional conferences and
mentored on teacher training courses. She has also worked as an ESL IT Coordinator, so
can give students tips and advice about online resources to help them in all aspects of their
studies. In addition to her strong academic and professional background, Angela goes the
extra mile to make sure her lessons are stimulating and enjoyable, giving students the skills,
Take this pre-university
program to reach the
English level for
admission to a post
secondary institution
offering:
• Bachelor Degrees
• College Diplomas
and Certificates
• Post Graduate
Diplomas
• MBA and Masters
Degrees
language and confidence they need to succeed at university, wherever that may be!
Pathway Program Advising
Our Program Advisors will guide each student toward entrance to college or university.
Each student will meet with an Advisor throughout their Pathway program to determine
progress and plan for university or college admissions.
Advisors will:
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Guide students through every step of the university and college admissions and application and admissions
Offer assistance with agency referrals for study visa applications
Provide the opportunity for Pathway students to learn about international student services offered at our partner
campuses and to attend presentations, workshops and tours
Follow up with students and our institutional partners after acceptance to ensure long term success and to
continually refine and enhance our curriculum
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TAMWOOD
Academic Pathway Program
vancouver
Take our
online test
This test will help you determine your
English level and length of study.
www.tamwood.com/ils.asp
How to Apply
1.Complete the Tamwood Course
Application Form and take the
APP English Assessment Test.
2.Tamwood confirms acceptance
to the program and issues the
Letter of Acceptance, pre-arrival
info pack and invoice.
3.Accommodation in homestay,
residence or hostel/hotel can be
arranged through Tamwood at
time of course booking. Contact
us for prices and details.
Tamwood International
230 - 842 Thurlow Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada, V6E 1W2
Tel: +1 604 899 4480
Fax: +1 604 899 4481
Email: [email protected]
www.tamwood.com
Tamwood Vancouver
Campus
Tamwood International College is a privately owned British Columbia limited company.
Tamwood was founded in 1992 and received its first students in July 1993.
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