LIFT program (Language Improvement for Transfer)

Up to 4 months (of academic studies)
 
Arbutus College is a unique college where communication skills are integrated with academic and professional business training.  In today’s market place communication skills, including speaking and writing, have become essential.   

Our LIFT language program is designed to help academic students to prepare for college study at certificate, diploma or professional diploma levels.  Our program consists of four-course series over four months. It focuses on helping students improve their English language skills to a level where they can successfully undertake academic studies.

Key points
•    Course length: 4 months
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)    

Core subjects                                                      
•    Intermediate Business English
•    Intermediate Academic Writing
•    Intermediate Effective Reading
•    Intermediate Speaking and Listening

Elective subjects  
•    MS Office Suite
•    Business subjects
 
 

Certificate in Communication (Business English)

3 months (of academic studies)
 
Arbutus College is a unique college where communication skills are integrated with academic and professional business training.  In today’s market place communication skills, including speaking and writing, have become essential.   According to research prepared for the Conference Board of Canada, employers consider communication skills to be a number one priority when hiring or promoting employees.

This program is designed to help you improve your communication abilities and gain new confidence in presenting your ideas orally and in writing.   With this program you will strengthen your Business English level and will learn valuable communication skills and techniques that will help you in future academic studies and employment.

Key points
•    Course length: 3 months
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)  
•    Total minimum credits:  18
•    Credits can articulate directly into the Professional Diploma in Communication Arts.  

Core subjects                                                     
•    Business English
•    Business English Cambridge
•    Business Communication
•    Business Management

Elective subjects 
•    MS Office Suite

 

Honours Certificate in Communication (Business English)

4 months (of academic studies)

Arbutus College is a unique college where communication skills are integrated with academic and professional business training.  In today’s market place communication skills, including speaking and writing, have become essential.   According to research prepared for the Conference Board of Canada, employers consider communication skills to be a number one priority when hiring or promoting employees.

This program is designed to help you improve your communication abilities and gain new confidence in presenting your ideas orally and in writing.   With this program you will strengthen your Business English level and will learn valuable communication skills and techniques that will help you in your future academic studies and employment.

Key points
•    Course length: 4 months
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)  
•    Total minimum credits:  23
•    Credits can articulate directly into a Professional Diploma in Communication Arts.  

Core subjects                                                     
•    Business English
•    Business English Cambridge
•    Business Communication
•    Business Management

Elective subjects 
•    MS Office Suite