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Ottawa is a city founded on tradition and history,

situated on the provincial boundary between Quebec and Ontario,


where two cultures and languages combine to create a wonderful capital city.
A city of 1.2 million people, the quality of life is expressed in
safety, cleanliness, and culture.

Ottawa is known for its natural beauty and has a reputation for being
one of the most spacious and greenest capitals of the world. It is situated
at the foot of the Gatineau Hills where three rivers and the Rideau Canal
meet. Ottawa is a jewel to be discovered and a city for all seasons!

There are so many things to do in Ottawa.


• The 10-day Canadian Tulip Festival
• Canada Day celebrations on July 1
• Summer musical events celebrating jazz, blues, opera, and folk
•The Franco-Ontarian Festival
• The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
• Ethnic festivals celebrating Canada’s international cultures
• Winterlude (Winter Festival)

As the capital of Canada, Ottawa has many things to offer everyone,


from museums to sporting events to concerts and cultural events.
The regal Parliament Buildings, the stately Governor General’s residence,
the many Federal and Heritage Buildings, including the Bank of Canada,
and the many noble embassies from around the world all point to the city’s
importance in the global community.
Established in 1986 by Louise Charest, l’Estrie Languag School has a long tradition of providing top quality
instruction in English and French to Canadian federal and provincial governments, fortune 500 companies and
multinational corporations. With over 3,500 students and 400 teachers across Canada and the United States, we are
now one of the largest and most prestigious schools in Canada. Accredited by the Government of Canada, we train
military officers, RCMP officers, diplomats, scientists, air-traffic controllers, and government employees. Our students
enjoy excellent student:teacher ratios while benefiting from l’Estrie’s 22 years of language training expertise!

L’Estrie Language School offers a wide range of quality programs in English :


• Study in our popular English Immersion Program
• Prepare for high school or university by attending our “All Inclusive Program”
• Enjoy fun activities in our Vacation Study Program
• Develop your business skills with our TOEIC/Business English
• Prepare for the TOEFL/TOEIC examinations

Whichever program you choose, your experience at l’Estrie will be enhanced by our experienced, and well-qualified
teachers. You will communicate in english with ease in the shortest time possible!

Centrally located, L’Estrie has a bright fully equipped facility, a student lounge and modern computer
lab with free internet and e-mail access.l Situated in the heart of the city, you can walk to Parliament
Hill, the National Arts Centre, the fabulous shopping and eating establishments at the Rideau Centre
or in the Byward Market, or job along the Rideau Canal.
The focus of our Intensive English program is to improve all skills, such as, reading, writing,
speaking and listening. We place an importance on being able to communicate effectively through
in-class practice eith classmates and teachers.

For students in immersion 25 or 30, elective classes are


offered from 2-3 pm Monday to Friday. Students can
choose between the following classes :

Students can choose which intensive English program Each month students have an opportunity to select one
best suits their needs in order to achieve their goals. of these classes. The classes with the most students will
When you choose to study at L’Estrie, you get the be offered in that particular session. Changing electives
opportunity to do the following : or staying int he same one allows students the chance to
improve in areas that they feel they need in order to
achieve their goals.

For students who have a lot or little time to learn English,


L’Estrie Language School offers students 4 options.

9:00 - 10:30 Integrated skills (Textbook)


10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:00 Integrated skills (Textbook)
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
Max number of students in a class : 12 1:00 - 2:00 Speaking/Writing
Levels : Biginner to Advanced 2:00 - 3:00 Elective class
Length of Study : Minimum 2 weeks.. 3:00 - 4:00 Writing/speaking/Reading
This program is geared for students looking to The Intensive TOEIC/Business English class
enter a college or university in North America is a 3 hour class (Monday to Friday) that is
or wanting to do their TOEFL. Our qualified designed for students at an intermediate level
and experienced counselors will provide or higher who are interested in improving their
the necessary information to help students to skills for the TOEIC test and their ability to
apply for a school. discuss, write, present, and comprehend reading
and listening activities for business purposes.
You can combine our Intensive Immersion 15 in
the morning and this program in the afternoon.
This price includes :
• Registration Fee
• Intensive English 25 hours/week (Refer to page 3)
• Books/Materials • Homestay Placement Fee
• Airport pick-up • Homestay - 3 meals/day
• Educational counselors assist students with applying
for a visa extension, an english entrance test, choosing
a major, and filling out university/college applications.

These short-term vacation programs for teenagers


and young adults combine classroom learning
with social-cultural activities.

* 15 hours/week - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm


* Books/Materials must be purchases.
This price includes:
• Registration Fee • Classes 15 hours/week
• Daily Activities • Airport Transfers Minimum number of students: 3
• Homestay Placement Fees Maximum number of students: 12
• Homestay - 3 meals/day Length of study: minimum 4 weeks
• Buss Pass (Recommended time is 4 months)
• Organized chaperoned trip to Toronto and
Wonderland or Niagara Falls (Summer)
An enjoyable and exciting stay begins with the chemistry
between student and family. Our stringent interview
process guarantees a caring, compassionate family that
will treat the student as one of their won. L’Estrie takes
pride in its high standards in selecting host families.
In order to fully benefit from the homestay experience,
the match between the student and the Canadian family
must be made with care. L’Estrie is unique in that we
always take time to match the psychological profile of the
student to that of the family.

L’Estrie organizes weekly social activities and we can


organize weekend excursions upon request. It’s a great
way to make new friends! We offer a wide variety of
activities for all interests and ages.

Students will be greeted at the airport by the homestay


family or by one of our friendly staff members.
• Registration Fee (Non-refundable) : CDN$110 / US$110
• Books (CDN$35) must be purchased at the beginning of each level.
• Prices in US dollars may vary according to exchange rates.
• Prices are subject to change without notice.

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