Toronto/Calgary - Omnicom School of Languages

The World of English
is through our doors!
Toronto/Calgary
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Welcome to Omnicom
School of Languages
Omnicom School of Languages
(Calgary and Toronto locations) dedicates
itself to the development of the student’s
language skills and professional training.
We are committed to providing a quality
education and meeting our students’ needs.
Omnicom creates an atmosphere that
combines comfort and security with the
highest professional standards of education.
This environment enables students to
achieve real results while making lasting
connections from around the world.
Our mission is to give our students the skills,
the experience, the confidence to pursue
their dreams and surpass their goals.
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What sets
Omnicom apart
There’s more to Omnicom
than quality education...
History
For more than 30 years, Omnicom School of
Languages has been recognized for its excellence as
a learning institution. We have helped thousands of
students achieve their goals, and will continue to do
so for many years to come.
Programs
Omnicom offers a comprehensive Intensive English
Program as well as a range of specialized courses,
which can develop students’ skills from beginner to
advanced levels. Test preparation courses include
TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, and Cambridge Examination
Preparation for the FCE and CAE exams. Students will
develop their professional skills through our multifaceted curriculum. We recommend our Focus on
Communication Programs to sharpen their speaking
and listening skills. (English ONLY Policy is enforced).
Atmosphere
Omnicom maintains a comfortable atmosphere,
giving students a “home away from home” experience.
We place a premium on giving students an authentic
experience, getting a feel for the community, and
living as the locals live.
Activities
Omnicom coordinates activities for students outside
the class, to further language acquistion and to allow
students to take full advantage of their Canadian
experience. We begin locally, with walking tours of
the city, and evening activities with the teachers and
staff. There’s something for everyone in both Calgary
and Toronto. Our counsellors and staff are on hand
to guide, direct, and advise. With this introduction,
students can explore the culture and customs at their
own pace.
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Welcome to
Omnicom Calgary
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Calgary (pop. 1 million) is the fastest growing
city, the fastest developing business centre and
the third largestmunicipality in Canada. It is
also the city with the highest average income,
highest educational qualifications, and thehighest
number of computer users! Yet it still has all the
advantages of a small city - friendly, welcoming
people, safestreets and an easy transport system.
Calgary is always ranked high among the world’s
most livable cities by UNESCO.
Calgary offers many activities, attractions, events
and sports so there is always something to do. Asian,
Latino, Africanand other multicultural festivals,
the Calgary Stampede, dynamic arts, music and
culture scenes, exciting night life, NHLHockey, CFL
Football as well as other professional sports and
many in-city parks and pathways contribute to
making thisa special city. Calgary also offers good
value with great shopping – Alberta is the only
province with no sales tax!
Omnicom Calgary School
Suite 100, #840 6th Ave., Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3E5
Calgary is situated at the foot of the magnificent
Rocky Mountains. In summertime this means
fabulous sightseeing and hiking around Banff,
Lake Louise and many other beautiful places and
in wintertime, incredible skiing/snowboarding at
the Olympic ski stations. Close too, are the unique
Dinosaur Badlands.
With a dry, moderate climate, Calgary has on
average more than 200 days of sunshine a year.
Summers are warm, and although winters can be
cold, the Chinooks, warm and dry winds which
blow down from the mountains, mean that the
cold never last for long!
Omnicom School has an excellent downtown
location, one block from the City Train with many
bus stops right in front providing easy access to
anywhere in the city. All city centre attractions and
facilities are just a short walk away.
For all these reasons, Calgary and Omnicom are an
increasingly popular choice for students from all
over the world
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Welcome to
Omnicom Toronto
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As the largest city in Canada, Toronto attracts
millions of visitors each year. Consistently ranked
as one of the world’s most livable cities by
UNESCO, Toronto is the complete package – bigcity convenience with the safety and comfort of a
small town.
Toronto’s diverse cultural heritage translates
into a multitude of world renowned festivals
and carnivals, such as Caribana, the Toronto
International Film Festival, the Beaches Jazz
Festival, and the Dragon Boat Festival, to name
just a few.
With Major League Baseball, NBA Basketball, NHL
Hockey, and CFL Football, as well as professional
soccer and lacrosse leagues, this city has
everything a sports fan could want.
Whether students are looking for an incredible
shopping experience, exciting sporting events,
fine dining or just seeing the sights, Toronto is
their destination of choice.
Omnicom Toronto School:
5 Park Home Ave., 6th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2N 6L4
Omnicom Toronto is located uptown, in the
friendly neighbourhood of North York. We have
direct access to the North York Centre Library,
which all of our students can use for free. Nearby
shopping centres, theatres and restaurants, and
easy subway access to downtown Toronto make
this an enviable place to live and study.
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Curriculum Outline
Program Level Guide
Level Guide
English Ability
PTS*
TOEFL CBT
1 to 3
Beginner
4 to 6
Low-Intermediate
16+
40
7 to 8
Intermediate
47+
9 to 10
Upper-Intermediate
11 to 12
TOEFL iBT
TOEIC
Programs Available
200 - 300
IES
12
300
IES, FCA
80
25
425
IES. FCA
60+
120
40
550
IES, FCB, TOC
Upper-Intermediate to Advanced
70+
152
50
660
IES, IBT, FCE, BEC, BED
13 to 14
Advanced
80+
193
70
800
IES, ACP, CAE
14+
Pre-Academic Advanced
IELTS
Sessions are 4 weeks long *Placement Test Score (Omnicom Placement Test)
Intensive English Programs
(IES25, IES15)
The Business English Programs
(BEC25, BED25)
Comprehensive English language courses
are available for all students, from Beginner
to Advanced. Modern teaching methods and
technologies ensure that all our programs
maintain the highest of educational standards.
Students also choose a specific area of language
focus in our Elective Class*, a 4-hour weekly
component of our Intensive English Programs.
Work effectively in today’s corporate
community. Programs consist of inclass
practice with a focus on real-life situations.
Acquire
business
vocabulary
and
communication skills through interactive
activities, such as role-play, discussions and
case studies.
*Conversation / Pronunciation, TOEFL iBT Preparation, TOEIC
Preparation, Business English, Creative Writing, Canadian
Culture, Debating, World Issues, Conversation, Focus on
Vocabulary Development or Accent Reduction.
Focus on Communication
(FCA25, FCB25, FCS15, FCL10)
This two-part Focus on Communication
Program – Speaking and Listening - develops
students’ speaking skills with a focus on
accuracy, quality, speed and fluency. Students
sharpen their listening skills through the use
of multi-media and various audio texts.
TOEFL iBT Program (IBT15, IBT25)
Our TOEFL iBT Program will allow students to
gain the skills and test strategies to meet the
challenges of this internet based scholastic
test. Students will equally focus on the
different sections of the test including reading,
listening, speaking and writing through inclass activities and computer software.
TOEIC Preparation Program (TOC10)
TOEIC Preparation is available part-time, and
may be combined with our regular IES(15)
course for a chance to practice all language
skills while focusing on improving TOEIC
performance. Omnicom Toronto offers the
TOEIC test. A minimum number of students
must be registered for the test to be held.
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Cambridge Examination Preparation Program
(FCE25, CAE25)
IELTS Preparation Program (IELTS25)
Students will develop the skills and knowledge
necessary to perform well in the FCE (First
Certificate in English) and CAE (Certificate in
Advanced English) exams. The program focuses
on the 5 components including reading,
writing, listening, speaking, and English in use.
Students will develop the skills and expertise
required to succeed in the internationally
renowned IELTS exam ( both academic and
general training modules). The program
focuses on all four exam sections: reading,
writing, listening and speaking through ample
in-class practice as well as computer lab.
Summer / Winter Language Activity Course
(SWL25)
(Full-time day classes or Parttime evening classes)
Available to students of all ages and levels.
Combine language learning with your holidays.
Please contact us for more information about
schedules and costs.
Private Instruction (PRI10)
Academic / College Preparation (ACP25)
Students will focus on grammar, pronunciation,
colloquial North American English, sentence
structure, essay writing and oral presentations
through public speaking. Students learn to
take notes and develop evaluation and study
techniques for success in college or university
level programs in North America.
*Contact us at [email protected] to learn more
about our Pathways Programs linked to Ontario Colleges and
Universities and tour the campuses of our Pathways partners.
Individual tutoring is available to students of
all levels of ability. Students progress at their
own pace and through careful monitoring of
students’ progress, the program leaders are
able to tailor the curriculum to each individual
student’s ability and preference.
Specialized Group Packages
We can create an educational and travel
package that suit your group needs!
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Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
Please contact Omnicom Toronto for details
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Omnicom
Accommodation
What is ‘Homestay’?
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Homestay offers the opportunity to live with a Canadian
family and to practice language skills daily. Omnicom
carefully selects local host families to provide a safe,
friendly environment.
Our Homestay Coordinator personally interviews all
families and inspects their homes. Like all the support
staff at Omnicom, the Homestay Coordinator is here to
help your easy transition into Canadian life.
The Homestay Program gives students the opportunity
to experience an added dimension to language
learning. You will acquire valuable knowledge about
everyday aspects of life, leisure, and culture in a modern
Canadian city.
Your homestay hosts will welcome you into their
household like a member of the family. Your famil will
have your own key to the house, a private room that is
comfortably equipped with a bed, desk, chest of drawers,
closet, and proper lighting. Your family will provide two
or three proper meals per day. The homestay family will
most likely invite you to join them on various outings
or excursions. You should take advantage of these
opportunities to see the city and get to know your
homestay family better.
Enrolment
Before coming to Canada, students planning to be in
Canada longer than six months must obtain a Study
Permit from the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in their
home country. Students should have sufficient funds to
study and live in Canada.
A letter of acceptance from Omnicom is required
for your Study Permit. This letter will be issued to all
students upon receipt of the completed registration
form and payment. It is each student’s
responsibility to verify all visa procedures with the
Canadian Embassy before his or her arrival. Students are
also required to make arrangements for international
health and medical insurance
prior to their arrival in Canada. We have several e-mail
addresses to facilitate international correspondence
and the exchange of enrolment information. For more
information, visit our website at:
www.omnicomstudy.com
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Omnicom Activities
Master English in Canada
While Having Fun...
Toronto offers a wide range of activities including
cultural excursions, sporting events, performing
arts and cinemas. Field trips are an important part
of learning about Canadian culture and offer an
opportunity to speak with native English speakers.
Typical day trips in the Toronto area include visits
to Toronto Island, the CN Tower, Niagara Falls,
Casa Loma, the Ontario Science Centre, the Royal
Ontario Museum and Canada’s Wonderland.
Overnight and extended weekend trips include
visits to Algonquin Provincial Park, Ottawa (the
capital city of Canada), Montreal, Quebec City,
New York City, and Chicago. For sports fans there
is soccer, basketball, hockey, and baseball. In
addition, students will be given the chance to work
together with Canadians as volunteers. Omnicom
Toronto offers these activities on a regular basis ask our Activities Coordinator for details.
Calgary offers a large variety of exciting events
and excursions. Rocky Mountain resorts such as
Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, as well as Waterton
National Park and the Dinosaur Badlands surround
the city of Calgary and offer many day trips and
overnight adventures for international students to
enjoy. Students will have the chance to ice skate,
ski and snowboard in the winter and hike, camp
and go river rafting in the summer. Other activities
include barbecues, bowling, movies, museums,
and sporting events such as professional hockey,
football and baseball. The most exciting, of course,
is the world famous Calgary Stampede which
takes place each year in July! All of these activities,
and more, are available to students registered at
Omnicom Calgary.
The World of English is Through Our Doors
General English Programs
College & University Pathway Programs
• Full-Time or Part-Time
• Intensive English
• Power English for Life
• Focus on Communication
• Summer/Winter Language Activity
• Specialized Group Packages
• Private Instruction
• ACP (Academic / College Preparation):
15
allows you to enter our partnered college or
university without English proficiency tests
• Undergraduate Pathways
Algoma University
(Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario)
Alliant
(San Diego)
Brock University
(St. Catharines, Ontario)
Cambrian College
(Sudbury, Ontario)
Canadore College
(North Bay, Ontario)
Centennial College
Confederation College
(Toronto, Ontario)
Durham College
(Oshawa, Ontario)
Lakehead University
(Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Lambton College
(Toronto, Sarnia)
Laurentian University
(Sudbury, Ontario)
(Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Niagara College
(Niagara Falls, Ontario)
Royal Roads University
(Victoria, British Columbia)
(Toronto, Ontario)
RICC Institute of Technology
(Yorkville University, Toronto Film School)
(Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario)
Sault College
•
Sheridan College
(Brampton/Mississauga/Oakville, Ontario)
St Lawrence College
(Kingston, Ontario)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
(Calgary, Alberta)
University of Ontario
(Oshawa, Ontario)
University of Regina
(Regina, Saskatchewan)
Wilfrid Laurier University
(Waterloo/Brantford/Kitchener, Ontario)
Graduate Pathways
Lakehead University
(Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Laurentian University
(Sudbury, Ontario)
Royal Roads University
(Victoria, British Columbia)
• Exam Preparation Programs
Part-Time/Evenings/Weekends also available
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
GMAT
GRE
CAEL
FCE
CAE T
OEIC
Specialized English Programs
• Business English
• Petroleum English
• English for Nursing
• English for Tourism & Hospitality
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The World of English
is through our doors!