IELTS Test Preparation

The IELTS test preparation program at SSLC will prepare students for all aspects of the test with test-taking skills and techniques, including time management, scanning and summarizing information, and understanding the individual elements that make up the test.

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SURREY WINTER CAMP

Offering a great vacation with both learning and adventure all rolled into one.

Imagine trying out Canadian winter sports like ice skating and skiing, or something indoors like rock climbing and laser tag plus traveling around, visiting popular attractions like the Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge and the world-famous winter resort of Whistler while also learning interactive ESL studies based on the British Columbia school curriculum.

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Cristian (Brazil)

More than learning the English language, the school provides a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world, make new friends and learn about different cultures.

Great teachers and great didactics.

Thanks Greg and Candice for helping me out. I’ll take great memories with me during my time at school. I will miss you.

Joo Hee (South Korea)

I studied at Sprott Shaw Language College for about 4 months as an international student. I took 4 different types of morning classes until now: ESL, PSP FCE, and IELTS.

In addition, I took several types of afternoon classes: social issues, discussion skills, FCE, etc.

First, I would like to write about the morning classes.

In my case, ESL class made it easier for me to mingle with other students at school.

However, I also wanted a more tight class so I transferred to PSP class.

It was a really study focused class that I loved so much.

After that, I wanted to study to take some language tests, so I transferred over to FCE and IELTS.

The teachers were aware about all parts of the test which was really good.

The class was really focused mainly on taking the test and nothing else, but it was very helpful for me.

The afternoon classes that I took and enjoyed were social issue and discussion skill classes.

These classes weren’t as difficult as the morning classes.

Steven (Switzerland)

I’ve been studying English at SSLC Toronto for five months.

The long stay was totally worth it, I’ve met some great people at School and in my homestay.

My English has improved a lot and I would like to give a big thanks to the SSLC Staff, my homestay family and especially to my CAE Teacher, Andrew, who taught me so much.

I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to improve their English simnifically.

Kana (Japan)

I learned a lot of stuff, for example: “How to prepare business presentations.”

All the teachers were very keen. I really enjoyed the after school activities with classmates and got lots of English practice with friends.

Victoria is a beautiful and safe city.

Chester (Taiwan)

Hello, I am Chester from Taiwan. I graduated from SSLC’s EPE class. I had a great experience at SSLC and I wanted to share it with everyone.

SSLC was not the first school I attended in Canada, the first one was Seneca. I studied English one term in Seneca, then I began looking for a new school.

I met with my agent, and she helped me a lot by finding the perfect school to match my learning needs.

I also had a great teacher in EPE, she was not only a teacher to me, but also a good friend. I also enjoyed meeting new friends from all over the world, we enjoyed hanging out, visiting pubs and attending SSLC’s student activities.

My EPE teacher made our classes interesting and thought us in a way that we never felt bored in class.

After three months, I advanced a lot and I can now speak quickly and confidently in English.

Reading is not a difficulty for me anymore and I even watch English movies without the need for Chinese subtitles which was impossible for me before.

I chose SSLC because it let me finish my English Program quite fast, and the cost was less than other schools.

There is no words that I can use to show how thankful and grateful I am for studying at SSLC.

Pamela (Brazil)

I had an awesome experience at school! It is my first trip abroad and my first time meeting so many people from all over the world. Back in Brazil I work at the big international bank which has many English-speaking clients. It is essential for my professional growth to be able to communicate with them and understand their needs. Besides that there so many tourists in Brazil now, it’s just fun and exciting to talk to them! In the future I really hope to travel in more countries and of course knowledge of English is important for my plans. SSLC gave a wonderful experience and allowed me to make a lot of international friends. I felt very ease here and now I’m more confident with my English for sure.

Kristy (Panama)

I am so happy at SSLC.

I really like that the classes are divided by skills, the organized structure really helps with your learning and improvement.

The teachers are great and they really take care you are always speaking in English inside and outside the classroom, even on breaks and lunch time.

Also, I like that the classes are not too big.

I have improved a lot in my English here.

I am about to take an Airline Cabin Crew elective which I am really excited about

Saio-Wei (Taiwan)

I have been joining the IELTS Class at SSLC Victoria for 3 months so far, and obviously my reading skills have extremely improved.

The teachers are really excellent and they always answer my questions with a lot of patience.

I feel so lucky to be here and now I really reading articles in English every day.

Irving (Mexico)

If you come here you will make many friends from different countries.

This is the right moment to practice and improve your English.

Take advantage of this opportunity!

Geon (South Korea)

When the time came to decide what to do after the high school my parents suggested for me to go to another country to learn English.

Since my sister is living in Vancouver for 7 years it was an easy choice for me to make.

Besides I heard that Vancouver has the best weather in all of Canada.

I decided that it will be a first step to college.

The most memorable thing about the school is that it has a wonderful atmosphere.

In Korea I didn’t have a chance to make friends with international students.

Here I have friends from Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Germany and many other countries.

SSLC allowed me to prepare myself for the IELTS exam needed for the college. I would like to wish future students to be open to new experiences and do as much activities as you can!

Sam (China)

SSLC is a very good School.

On my first day I was a bit nervous but our teacher was very kind to us.

He taught us how to communicate with the other students.

I’ve had a great time at this place and liked that the School does many community services such as raising money for the BC Children’s Hospital, and collecting food for the Vancouver Food Bank.

Pricila (Brazil)

My time at SSLC was simply magic.

It is very cool that classes are separated by skills.

This gives us a chance to improve and interact with different classmates.

I was very happy to have met people from many countries.

It’s hard to choose my favorite moment in Canada but everything was wonderful.

The only bad moment I ever had was when it was time for me to leave back to Brazil.

Alexy (France)

After spending 3 months of pure happiness, it’s sad I have to leave SSLC Toronto.

I only have good memories from my magical experiences here.

In addition to that I enjoyed participating in the after school clubs, allowing me to learn even more and have a great time.

I met incredible people from all over the world that I want and will visit.

The supervisors are excellent and always listen to my requests.

Ahmed (Saudi Arabia)

I’ve been here for a year at Sprott Shaw Language College Victoria.

I enjoyed being here and I made a lot of friends.

When I got here my English was mediocre, but now it has improved.

This all because of the hard working teachers, the activities, and being able to talk to people in Victoria.

People here are so friendly, you can talk to them and it helps improve your English.

Hyeonmook (South Korea)

SSLC has one important rule and that is “Only Speak English”.

This was really effective for improving my English and conversation skills.

All the teachers did their best to help me speak and they have plenty of after school activities.

I built new relationships with many friends during my time here. Thank you SSLC Vancouver for everything!

Karen (Brazil)

I’ve always admired foreign languages so, going to SSLC Surrey was the best for me.

I had many chances to improve my English and enjoy conversations with my classmates and teachers.

My classmates are from different countries and now I know so much about their hometowns.

The classes are very nice and the teachers do everything to make the lesson interesting.

Thank you so much SSLC!

Tien Cao (Vietnam)

I’ve studied at SSLC for a year.

When I came to SSLC I didn’t know much about English, but thanks to the help of my teachers my English improved so much.

The teachers are so friendly and nice with their students and are always encouraging.

Activities at school were exciting, I really enjoyed them, especially the Christmas party.

I really like SSLC.

Mohammed (Saudi Arabia)

First of all, I want to say thank you Sprott Shaw Language College!

When I came here I couldn’t understand English and I couldn’t speak English.

Now I can understand and I can talk to the Canadian people.

Canadian people are so friendly!

A very big thank you to SSLC Victoria, they have great teachers and they are so kind.

I don’t want to leave.

Vladislav (Russia)

When I first arrived in Toronto I was worried that the time spent here will be boring and the school will be ordinary, but everything turned out differently.

The teachers and all the staff that work at SSLC Toronto are very kind and sympathetic!

I would recommend this language school to everyone.

Jose (Mexico)

I met a lot of people and all of the people that I met became really special to me.

I feel really happy because in this school I had really good teachers.

I appreciate all the experiences that I acquired here because it isn’t easy to be far away from your home.

I learned many skills along the way that I can apply to my future and career.

Waseem (Saudi Arabia)

As a student who wants to become a pilot, it helps me to understand skills
and knowledge related to airline businesses.

The course is recommended to, not only students who want to become an airline cabin crew member but it is also strongly recommended to any students who want to work in the airline business, even as an aircraft engineer.

The course curriculum is well organized and structured.

Also, the materials we use in the class are informative and practical.

Kristos (Greece)

I came to Canada to continue my post-secondary education.

However, before starting my program in Centennial College I decided to upgrade my English skills at SSLC.

I have taken the IELTS class there.

IELTS was amazing because we had a professional teacher who could explain all the difficult rules and teach us effectively.

Also, we had a lot of practice which helped me to clearly understand the test. I am very happy that I chose this class.

Miho (Japan)

I was really surprised that the social distance between teachers and students was so small.

Outside the class I could still enjoy speaking with them and this built up my motivation and confidence.

Aldo (Mexico)

I got a list of ESL schools from my agency, and I did not know which one was the best.

However, in the end, I chose SSLC without knowing anything about the school.

I spent three months at the school, and I can tell that it was an experience that I would remember for the rest of my life.

The teachers are exceptional and friendly and the staff are amazing.

The students are from all over the world and it is a positive and fun environment.

The school is located in the perfect spot, where everything is close by and easy to get to.

As a result, my English level improved a lot during the three months that I spent there.

I am currently furthering my education in business management at BCIT.

I do not regret studying at SSLC and if I had to do it all over again, I would not change anything.

Alzahrani (Saudi Arabia)

I arrived here knowing only a few English words and SSLC took my hand from my first day.

After 9 months in Canada, I got accepted into a university.

Here, the students have more choices for programs to take; I really like the options.

Kenta (Japan)

I made many friends at SSLC.

This helped me keep my motivation high. The Teachers were very helpful all the time even outside of the class.

Claucia (Brazil)

My experience at SSLC was great because I liked all the courses that the school offered and meeting students from different cultures.

I attended the orientations from the start date to the end.

I studied for 3 months and I chose Business English and IELTS.

I also volunteered, participated in workshops, activities and parties.

But the best thing was that I spent a lot of time with my friends.

I recommend this school because the staff and teachers care about the students and want to help them achieve their goals

Jung Min Kim (South Korea)

My name is Jung Min Kim, and I came from Korea. I started at SSLC in April to improve my English because my dream was to speak English fluently.

I believe that the ability to speak a second language will boost my confidence and help me get a better job.

I hope to become a flight attendant once I return to Korea, and English is an important requirement.

I did not know which school to register at, but I preferred to be in a strict school. That is why I chose SSLC and I never regretted that decision. At the beginning, I was nervous when speaking English, but as the time went by, I started speaking English even with my Korean friends.

SSLC has great teachers, and I can ask them any question. They really try to help students, and sometimes they assist us with our personal problems and give great advice.

For these reasons, I feel I am lucky to be a student of SSLC Vancouver.

If you want to have the same opportunities – come to SSLC. You will never regret it.

Sarah (Switzerland)

I didn’t know what place to choose, but my friends who have been in Canada before recommended to me Vancouver, as it’s a very beautiful city.

Before I had a chance to come here I haven’t practiced my English for 5 years.

I worked for a few years back in Switzerland and started to feel certain stagnation, loose the sense of perspective.

I felt like I need to improve myself.

So the decision to study in ESL school came to me somewhat naturally, since no matter where I’m going to work in the future, knowledge of English would definitely benefit me.

Unlike most of the schools, here I had a chance to learn the language in a very relaxed, none-pressured atmosphere.

It allowed studying better and learning the material much faster.

Having one-on-one Cambridge classes gave me a tremendous improvement in my grammar and speaking skills.

The most important advice that I can give to future students is to have fun along with learning things.

For me taking part in school’s activities was very important in overcoming the language barrier.

Informal settings, activities with fellow international students and teachers help with being more open to communication which is the key to feel comfortable with speaking English.

Kentaro (Japan)

I like Victoria because it is a nice and relaxing City.

I enjoyed learning about new cultures at School.

The teachers are very friendly and knowledgeable.

Andressa (Brazil)

At SSLC I could prove and measure my improvement through presentations, speaking tests and listening classes.

I was really sure about my English when I did a presentation about a survival story, I chose my uncle’s story because it was one I lived through, from that moment I was proud of my self because I could confidently tell my story in English.

Alyamani (Saudi Arabia)

I studied English at SSLC Vancouver to improve my English towards speaking fluently.

As such, I was so happy to join SSLC.

The teachers there are so helpful and kind.

I met many friends from different cultures and different countries.

We shared everything together: our week days our holidays our weekends and of course the SSLC Student activities.

We had so much fun! SSLC students and teachers are like one big family.

It was the most beautiful experience that I have had in my life time.

Thank you SSLC team for everything.

Yuko (Japan)

People are friendly in Victoria and it is a calm city.

I really enjoy the ocean and the mountains.

My teachers in SSLC Victoria are very kind and generous.

I am returning to University in Japan and hope to find a career where my English will be of value.

Maria (Mexico)

When I first arrived here, I felt lost because everything was new to me.

I am getting more comfortable everyday.

My classmates are very nice and the school has a nice atmosphere.

The teachers are very friendly and helpful.

My goal is to improve my language skills.

Also, Victoria is a very relaxing and beautiful city.

Rafael (Brazil)

I believe that there are many benefits to learning English and that the ability to speak a second language is an important skill.

I wanted to travel internationally while improving my English and Canada is so beautiful.

Some of my Brazilian friends came to study here and they loved it, so I picked SSLC Toronto because it’s located in a big, multicultural city.

There is so much to see.

Many people in Brazil speak English, and it is important to have that skill when entering the job market.

I am thinking of becoming an engineer, and I will need to know English in order to do that.

I also like to go out on the town and meet new friends, so this will help me to connect with even more people.

My teacher Chris asks us students to work together which makes class interesting.

The staff is helpful and easy to talk to.

Everyone here seems to be friends and I like the way the SSLC Toronto staff share and have fun with each other.

Toronto is different than any other city I have visited because there are so many sights to see.

My Homestay family is welcoming and I love living with them.

The students signed and wrote messages for each other on some Canada flags to take home with us and put on our walls.

I will keep in contact with the international friends I have made on Skype and Facebook.

Julia (Ukraine)

I studied English at SSLC in Vancouver, where I was hosted by a Canadian family.

They were super nice to me and took care of me.

We shared meals and many other moments together!

At school, I made friends from different countries; we went out shopping and sight-seeing.

We spent a lot of time together, and I now have great memories with them captured on my camera.

We still chat on social media!

I liked Vancouver a lot.

Come fulfill your dreams in Canada.

Daniela (Mexico)

Being part of SSLC Vancouver was the most amazing experience that I have had.

The teachers there were very dedicated and really committed to your education.

Personally, I had the opportunity to learn a lot in this school.

I started as an intermediate level student and after 6 months I was able to speak English fluently.

Another thing I loved about studying at SSLC was the opportunity it gave me to make friends from all around the world; my classmates were from Japan, Korea, Ukraine, Brazil, Turkey and many other different countries.

A plus for this school is that it is located in downtown Vancouver, so after school you can go shopping, go for a coffee with your friends, or just go for a walk because there are many things to see and do. I would never change this experience, definitely was the greatest one that I have had!