Southern Ontario Collegiate:
Founded in 1980 and located 45 minutes from the USA, Southern Ontario Collegiate in Hamilton, Ontario has been a leader in providing academic excellence to international students from around the globe. SOC is a private international secondary school specializing in preparing international students from around the world to meet the admission requirements for entrance to Canadian, American, UK and international universities. Over the years, Southern Ontario Collegiate has developed considerable expertise in the teaching of ESL (English as a Second Language). International students can study ESL for academic, general, or business purposes. Contact our Admissions Department for scholarship information.
Intensive ESL Programs including:
Practical English - This course is designed for the student who presents with limited or no language acquisition. The aims and objectives of this class are to provide students with an intensive introduction to practical aspects of the English language, including vocabulary, syntax and the conventions of idioms.
Basic English - This course introduces students to the vocabulary, strategies and procedures used in entrepreneurial activity.
TOEFL Preparation Classes
Instruction in strategies to help students prepare for the TOEFL test. This class is invaluable to students who are planning on attending university and will be required to achieve a set standard of results or for students who have been unsuccessful in this test in the past.
We also offer ESL Courses for Highschool (Grade 9-12) as well as Pre-university Prep.