| Q. Why do students choose
to study at Kester Grant College? |
A.
Students choose KGC for many reasons including:
• KGC is a well-established school with over 10 years
experience in education and training.
• KGC offers a range of language, computer, academic
preparation and general interest programs.
• International students can choose from programs
that will build their English skills or prepare them for
academic entrance or for employability.
• Canadian and permanent resident students enjoy the
flexible scheduling of our after school, evening and weekend
programs.
• KGC employs qualified and professional teachers.
• KGC administrative staff is friendly, experienced
and committed to meeting our students’ needs.
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Q. What will I need before I come to study in Vancouver? |
A.
International students who are coming to KGC for a period
of six months or more must obtain a Student Authorization
from Citizenship Immigration Canada. Depending on the country
of citizenship, international students may also need a Visitor’s
Visa prior to entering Canada. Visit the nearest Canadian
Embassy to your home for more details. |
Q. How do
I get to KGC?
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A.
KGC is located about 25 minutes from the Vancouver International
airport. KGC is easily accessible by public transit (see
Contact Us) for a map. Student parking is available for
those students who drive to KGC.
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Q. What facilities
does KGC offer?
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A.
KGC owns its facilities, which include administrative offices,
classrooms, a computer lab and a lunchroom with vending
machines, microwaves and hot water.
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Q. Which
KGC programs can I take?
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A.
KGC Adult programs are open to all students 18 years and
over. Many of our kids and youth programs have age restrictions
(see programs). |
Q. What makes KGC’s ESL program different from
other schools?
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A.
Most private language schools offer day English programs
only. KGC offers a range of full and part-time day classes
as well as evening and weekend classes. KGC also offers
a range of English for Special Purpose courses such as English
for Tourism, English for Medical Terminology and English
for Academic Purposes. |
Q. How is
UFP different from ESL?
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A.
UFP is a very different program from ESL because the curriculum
includes a focus on technical terminology and applies
study skills, group/team work and report and presentation
skills. Students in the UFP program are serious
students who are prepared to work hard at learning
in English in an intensive program that includes
a homework component. |
Q. How many
students are in a class?
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A.
Class sizes at KGC are dependent on the program. For example:
• ESL classes have between 12 – 14 students.
• UFP classes have 10– 14 students to enable
good group dynamics.
• Computer related classes
have between 12 – 14 students.
• Craft and
Floral classes have between 10 – 12 students so the
teachers can work with each student. |
Q. Do I need
Medical Insurance to study at KGC?
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| A.
All KGC students must be covered by medical insurance. Local
students are required by BC Law to apply for BC Medical Insurance.
International students are eligible for BC Medical Insurance
after three months in Canada. KGC will assist international
students in purchasing private Medical insurance to cover
this three-month waiting period. |
Q. What Services
does KGC offer?
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A. All
KGC students will enjoy our:
• Relaxing lunchroom
• Free access to the Internet
• Student Advising.
KGC also provides our international students with special
services that include:
• Airport Reception
• Homestay
• Activities and Excursions |
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