GEOS Language Academy, Montreal is licensed by Languages Canada, is a member of the CEC (Canada Education Network), and is accredited by Emploi Quebec.
Organisation memberships
GEOS Montreal is part of the GEOS International Network which has over 500 schools around the world.
Other GEOS schools in Canada are found in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria.
School description
GEOS Montreal is located in a modern building in downtown Montreal, on the corner of Sherbrooke and Crescent Street. This area of Sherbrooke Street is called “The Golden Mile”, rich in historical buildings and upscale residences.
Our staff is specially trained to work with international students and we pride ourselves on the high level of personal attention we give to each student.
We offer Part Time, Full Time or Intensive English and French programs. We also offer a variety of elective and specialty programs such as Japanese, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, GMAT, DELF or TFI test Preparation, Business English and French, Evening English and French, Writing and Pronunciation, Private & Semi- Private Lessons, Food Service Bilingual Program or Tourism Industry Bilingual Program.
School facilities description
We offer small classes and a comfortable, fully accessible facility featuring a student lounge where students can find study and resource materials for self study, computers with free email and wireless internet access.
We have 12 classrooms which include larger classroom for general classes and smaller rooms for small groups and private lessons. There are microwaves, vending machines and fridges in our kitchenette where our students can prepare snacks or hot drinks. There is also a place to find information about social activities and excursions.
Courses
Course type
Au pair program Courses for Academic purposes Courses for Business/Executives Courses for Specific purposes Courses Plus (sport, culture etc.) Examination preparation courses General and Intensive courses Group programs High school preparation courses
Language immersion at teacher's home One to one courses Senior programs Summer or camp programs Teacher training programs University Foundation/Access courses Vacation courses for adults Vacation courses for young learners Work experience programs
Courses description and prices
We offer a variety of courses. For more details about our prices, download our brochure please.
Part Time (12 lessons/week)
Full Time (24 lessons/week)
Intensive (31 lessons/week)
Our students study four English skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - through a “Communicative Language Teaching” methodology. New grammar patterns are learned in the context of a conversation or a real-life situation. Students also use various activities to practice English conversation including listening tasks, role plays, and discussions.
Practical reading and writing tasks and vocabulary studies are presented as well in our 6 available levels and they will cover a variety of topics while practicing English conversation management, North American conversational styles, and pronunciation. Students learn commonly-used idioms and slang in a communicative way. Students can begin on any Monday.
Part Time (12 lessons/week)
Full Time (24 lessons/week)
Intensive (31 lessons/week)
GEOS Montreal is also proud to offer the equivalent of our English program in French. The morning and afternoon courses are designed using the same structure as our English program. We have the same official 6 levels, and intermediate students can still begin on any Monday.
One important difference is students who are real beginners. For these beginner French students, official starting dates are once a month. (For 2009, our beginner French dates are January 5, February 23, March 23, May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 7, November 2)
We are also proud introduce an intensive English & French program for those students wishing to study even more seriously. During the morning and the afternoon the students will join the full time English or French program and after 16:00 they will join an elective course available at that time, such as TOEFL iBT preparation program, DELF, Writing, Pronunciation or others.
TEST PREPARATION PROGRAMS
You'll learn how to ace all concepts tested on standardized exams by following our proven test-taking strategies and by sharpening fundamental verbal and quantitative skills. Study with us to master the TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, GMAT, DELF or TFI.
TESL PROGRAM (Teaching English as a Second Language)
The TESL Foundation Course is a 60-hour, 5-week, teacher-training program designed to provide you with the necessary skills and confidence to teach and tutor English as a foreign language.
After the TESL Foundation Course, you may then take the TEYL, Teaching English for Young Learners Course.
OTHER ELECTIVE COURSES INCLUDE:
BUSINESS ENGLISH & BUSINESS FRENCH
If you are looking to improve your Business English skills for your future career, GEOS Montreal offers a part-time course that focuses specifically on Business English Communication. Classes are held two evenings per week, from 17:30 to 19:00 PM.
JAPANESE EVENING COURSE
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
TOURISM INDUSTRY
ACADEMIC WRITING
EVENING ENGLISH & EVENING FRENCH
FOOD SERVICE
PRONUNCIATION
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM- UNPAID
We are presently working with many partners, guaranteeing a variety of unpaid internship positions in a large variety of industries such as IT, Design, Marketing, Trade, Administration, Tourism, and Hospitality to qualified candidates.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM- PAID
Study at GEOS Montreal and then work in one of a number of available service-industry opportunities in the city. After completing their studies, students will be placed in jobs around the city, giving a perfect opportunity to practice their learned language skills and support their stay. For this program, students need to apply for a Canadian Student Visa, and then apply for a working visa once in the country.
WORKING HOLIDAY PREPARATION COURSE
During this 1-week course , students will cover a variety of topics related to how to search effectively for a job. Students will learn commonly-used practices, idioms and slangs in the hospitality industry. Teachers also use activities to practice these new abilities including listening tasks and role play.
PATHWAY PROGRAM
GEOS North American Schools can prepare you for university or college studies in Canada. After studying English or French with us, you have direct access to a number of schools with no TOEFL test required.
Public holidays: January 1, April 10, May 18, June 24, July 1, October 7, December 25
Certificates & exams preparation
You'll learn how to ace all concepts tested on standardized exams by following our proven test-taking strategies and by sharpening fundamental verbal and quantitative skills. We offer preparation courses for the following tests: TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, GMAT, DELF or TFI.
Student nationalities, average age & average number per class
We have students from all over the world: American, Australian, Brazilian, Canadian, Korean, Colombian, Chinese, French, German, Mexican, Peruvian, Japanese, Russian, Saudi, Polish, Swiss, Taiwanese, Turkish, and more.
Max students per class: 12
Activities
Each week, GEOS Language Academy Montreal has a variety of events and activities for students such as Ice Skating, Karaoke or going to a restaurant which offers local favourites. We also offer information about social activities and excursions and the students can book trips throughout Canada with us.
Accommodation
Accommodation
At teacher's home Campus Courses without accomodation
You may study in Canada for up to 6 months with a visitor's visa. If you would like to study longer than six months, then you need two important documents, the CAQ and the Canadian Student Visa.
Canadian Immigration Law states that students with a student visa must attend at least 80% of their classes.
We are happy to help with all visa applications and official documents.
Contact details
1350 Sherbrooke West Street
Suite 800 Postcode : H3G 1J1 City : Montreal Country : Canada
Montreal - Canada
Au pair program
Courses for Academic purposes