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Business Communication program

Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies

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Course description

Business Communication Internship program is a Business English program that offers students the opportunity to learn, comprehend, and utilize various Business English concepts and vocabulary. Furthermore, the aim is to facilitate the acquisition of competent communicative skills within a contemporary international business context.

The course deals with examining issues in terms instruction, discussion, debate and critical analysis. Business English communicative skills are developed through both individual and group exercises including: daily group discussions, vocabulary exercises, listening exercises, reading and comprehension exercises, case studies, projects and assignments.

Particular emphasis is placed increasing students' confidence with regards to expressing individual opinions as well as public speaking and presentations. Students will gain a familiarity with various business concepts and have the confidence to deal with them effectively and appropriately. Students should be prepared for an intensive academic experience with extensive reading and projects.

The unpaid internship opportunities with structured organizations in a professional environment will enable those highly qualified students to meet Canadian business professionals and apply their English and business skills to practical use, after which the experience can be added to their resumes. The unpaid internship is optional rather than mandatory.

Class schedule

Course duration
4-8 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Toronto.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

RCIIS is a unique school focused primarily on speaking skills and Academic preparations. RCIIS has signature programs in which our ESL students are given a variety of opportunities to excel.
RCIIS stands out from other language schools due to our passionate teachers and real-life teaching philosophy: “Learning by Doing.” All of our programs have been designed to maximize communication in and out of the classroom, allowing students to utilize the knowledge they have acquired in real-world situations.

Main programs
ESL Foundation
PS-Power Speaking
STAR-Accent Reduction & Drama
ADCI-Advanced Discussion Contemporary Issues
BC-Business Communication
Pre-IELTS and EAP
IELTS Preparation
EAP-English for Academic programs
Grammar
Afternoon Speaking
Communicative Writing
Café Customer Service English

Our classrooms are spacious. The large common area and built-in café create the perfect environment for relaxing between study sessions, it promotes communication between students and staff.

Advantages of RCIIS:

Designated Learning Institution in Canada DLI#: O19440339342 
A member of LANGUAGE CANADA 
Flexible schedule from a few weeks to a year 
High quality of ESL programs 
Highly qualified Canadian teachers 
A very comfortable learning environment 
Friendly staff 

Year opened
1999
Number of classrooms
15

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

RCIIS has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Centennial College
Lakehead University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.

School holidays

RCIIS does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

RCIIS is located in heart of Toronto, near Yonge and Bloor. It is close to transit, libraries, theatres, shopping malls, restaurants, museums, art galleries, and shops.

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Housing

RCIIS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

N/A
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 200 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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