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ROYAL CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

890 Yonge Street, Suite 604 Toronto,Ontario Canada, M4W 3P4

Tel: (416) 222-5328 Fax: (416) 222-5600Website: www.rciis.ca

Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies

RCIIS

The Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies (RCIIS) invites you to come and study with us! Our dedicated staff, innovative curriculum, and conve-nient, exciting location make this school an excellent choice for students wishing to develop their English and business skills and experience life in Canada’s biggest, busiest city. RCIIS has a personalized learning environment where stu-dents do extremely well. Our teaching staff includes ex-perienced, caring people who enjoy teaching and sharing their professional experience. We also provide personal support through career counsel and academic advice to ensure your success!

Why study at RCIIS?1. Learning by doing.

2. Original and innovative teaching methods.

3. Extremely knowledgeable and highly

qualified teaching staff.

4. Highly personalized learning environment.

5. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

ABOUT RCIIS

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1. Learning by doing.

2. Original and innovative teaching methods.

3. Extremely knowledgeable and highly

qualified teaching staff.

4. Highly personalized learning environment.

5. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThe Business Communication Program arms the student with useful business concepts and the language necessary to best cope in an English-speaking environment and to im-prove their language skill to help them feel more confident in any business setting.

Each lesson focuses on a specific business topic, and all ac-tivities are centered on that specific concept.The program focuses primarily on communication.

Whether a student is just beginning to study business, or has studied business before, each student will experience a sub-stantial improvement in their business communication skills and feel more confident in this realm.

INTERNSHIPS AT RCIISOur Internship Program gives students the career advantage they need for a successful future! We place you in a global or local Canadian company to expand your knowledge, improve your English skills and gain practical experience in a real working environment! The internship is available in a variety of business fields. Check our Testimonials page for real student experiences!

Canadian work experience

A letter of recommendation or evaluation from employer which can be used for future employment

The opportunity to use English in an English-speaking working environment

The application of acquired knowledge and skills to a Canadian or international company

Business CommunicationInternship

Program outline• variousbusinessconceptsandterms.• discussionsanddebates.• informationsessions.• feedbacksessions• Casestudy• resumewritingandinterviewstrategies.• Marketingproject• Managementproject• Financeproject• groupwork.• differenttypesofmeetings• formalandinformalindividualandgrouppresentations.• differentbusiness-relatedacademicactivities.

Benefits of doing an internship:

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Job Skill

JOB SKILL PROGRAMIn connection with our popular and highly successful Business Communication Program, RCIIS offers a superb Job Skills class that follows in the afternoons. Students aiming for internships must complete this class as a requirement before entering into any job placement.

Program Outline: Week1>ResumepreparationandInterviewSkills

Week2>ProfessionalismandTimeManagement

Week3>CommunicationandListeningSkills

Week4>ProblemSolvingandEtiquette

Finance & Accounting/ Business Administration

Advertising, PR & Marketing/ Human ResourcesInternational Trade/ Sports/ Logistics/ Engineering

Interior Design/ Graphic Design/ Computer Science/ Tourism & Hospitality

Mass Media (Radio, TV, Film)/ Medical fields/Airline industry/ Music

INTERNSHIP TYPES:Someexamplesofbusinesssectorswehaveplacedstudentsin:

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Wewillfocusonfivedifferent,interrelatedareas.

Intonation The pattern of your voice as it rises and falls in pitch.

Rhythm The way we stress, stretch, or speed up on certain parts of a word or sentence.

Pronunciation The specific tongue and mouth movements needed to make all the differ ent vowel and consonant sounds used in English.

Muscle Training Some English sounds are difficult or impossible to create until you teach your speech muscles to relax and move in a particular way. This might be very different from your first language!

Expression Putting everything together to clearly and confidently express the feeling, as well as the meaning of your words.

S.T.A.R- STAGE TECHNIQUEACCENT REDUCTION PROGRAM The S.T.A.R. Program is a truly unique training program designed to improve ESL students’ mastery of the Eng-lish language. Students will gain a detailed understand-ing of English intonation and rhythm, in addition to the more traditional phonics-based pronunciation taught by most speech classes. The S.T.A.R. system also includes a from-the-ground-up muscle training approach, with one-on-one coaching from an experienced teacher.

Finally, S.T.A.R. emphasizes taking control of spoken English outside of the classroom. We use a dramatic ap-proach to understanding complex, natural language, and learn to perform it with real expression.

What is the STAR technique?STAR is all about “accent reduction”: reducing your for-eign accent when you speak English, so that you can communicate more clearly. But it’s not as simple as you might think!

S.T.A.R - Accent Reduction

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Speaking Intensive Programs

G&V PROGRAMGrammar & Vocabulary In order to be successful, competent and confident in the English lan-guage, students need to have an excellent understanding of English grammar, a good knowledge of vocabulary and great listening skills. Our G&V class is designed to help students acquire the grammar, vo-cabulary and listening skills they need to become effective communi-cators in English.

POWER SPEAKINGThe popular Power Speaking program includes dynamic classes that focus on conversation skills in typical scenarios. Students gain the skills necessary to speak more naturally and with great-er fluency while also building confidence. Useful vocabulary, idioms, slang and culture-specific language is also highlighted to ensure communication success outside the classroom

CourseOutline

STEP-UP COURSE Our Step-Up course is designed to prepare students in High Beginner to Mid-Intermediate Levels for core RCIIS programs and the life they will encounter while living in Toronto.

The focus will be on improving English communication and un-derstanding which will enable lower level students to be prepared for our Power Speaking program and subsequently Business Com-munication.

Step-Up develops listening, speaking, reading, writ-ing and grammar skills. All skills will be integrated into daily lessons with an emphasis on communi-cating clearly and confidently.

• Classparticipation

• Roleplayingexercises

• Vocabularybuildingtechniques

• Wordstressandintonation

• Pairandgroupdiscussions

• Effectivepublicspeakingtechniques• Practicalwaystogainmorenecessaryvocabulary,slang, idiomaticexpressionsandacronyms.• Thecrucialgrammaticalstructuresneededtoputitallto gethercorrectly.

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EBC Program

EBC-BUSINESS Writing & TelephoneSkills Program

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Course Outline:

Experienced teaching specialists

Easy to learn strategiesEssential vocabulary building exercises

Personalized study plansTest taking tipsFull length practice examsWeb resource guide

TOEICWhy study TOEIC at RCIIS? RCIIS has designed a proven results oriented method to raise your TOEIC exam score.

Our classes focus on professional English language development and exclusive TOEIC exam test taking skills and strategies.

TOEIC Program

Business Writing: In order to be effective, business writing must be complete, concise, and accurate. Content must be written in such a way that the reader will be able to easily understand what is being stated or asked.

Telephone Skills: Students will learn how to focus on listening, make and receive telephone calls ef-fectively, receive and leave messages, and manage unexpected situations.

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In an ever-changing, fast-paced global business environment, no one can escape from email and telephone communication.

TheESLinInternationalTradeprogramwillequipthestudentswiththeknowledgetosucceedinacareerininternationaltrade.Studentswillimprovetheirlanguageproficiency,confidenceinnegotiationandlearnrequiredterminologythroughanengagingprocessoflearning.

TheESLinInternationalTradeprogramcentresonnecessarylanguageskillsinthefollowingcoresubjectsrelatedtointer-nationaltrading,andiscomplimentedbyanintensiveIndustryTradeStudy:

ImportandExportprocedures InternationalTradeLogistics LegalAspectsofInternationalTrade InternationalTradeManagementandDocumentation NegotiatingEffectively(roleplayorexercisethroughouttheprogram)

The Program includes the followings:

WORK & STUDY PROGRAMOur Work & Study Program gives students the opportunity to enjoy ex-tended stays in Canada for more improvement of your English skills and professional experience. You will also be able to understand different as-pects of Canadian culture, earn some money and enjoy yourself!

The paid positions will coincide with our 6-month RCIIS Business Achievement Package whereby students will have equal time working and studying. If you take part in this program you will qualify and can apply for a C-30 Visa.

ProgramHighlights

Extensiveuseofcasestudies,simulations,project-basedlearning,withafocusondevelopingprojectmanagement,teamwork,reportwritingandcommuni-cationandpresentationskills

Studentswilltakepartinaguaranteedfieldplace-mentwithaninternationaltradecompany.

• HighSchoolDiploma,HighSchoolCompletion Certificate,orequivalent.• CompletionofRCIISBCprogram.

CareersGraduatescanapplytojobsprovidinglanguageassistanceingloballogisticscompanies,freightfor-warders,importing/exportingfirms,customsbrokers,orforconsultingandtradingcompanies.

Admissionrequirement

ProgramRequirements:

● AnintermediateorhigherlevelofEnglishproficiency● SuccessfulcompletionofallRCIISprogramsintheBusinessAchievementPackage● 19yearsofageorolder● AvalidStudyPermitandWorkPermitthatcoversthedurationoftheprogram● Workinghoursmustnotbemorethanhoursofstudy● Fullpaymentoftuitionfees

ITE - W& S Programs ITE- ENGLISH IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAM

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TESTIMONIALS

MiriamEstevezCabrera

fromMexicoBC,STAR,EBCstudent

RicardoYannuzzifromVenezuelaInternshipwith

OxfordUniversityPress

ShinyaTeradaJapan

InternshipwithDaysHotel&Conference

Hee-UngLee(BC+EBC)

internshipatTVdistributioncompany)

I really felt that the teachers of RCIIS are extremely high experienced. Not only teachers, but also the programs are specialized. When I was in an ESL school, I sometime felt that the classes aren’t really designed and are bored. Once I started to study at RCIIS, I’ve never felt that way. I could feel that I learn many things efficiently and effectively.

After finished the business program, I also took the STAR Program. The reason why I took this program is that I really wanted to reduce my strong Japanese accents when I speak English. The teacher of STAR program taught us how to speak English more clearly.

I recommend this school to someone who would like to study seriously and practically. You can build up your confidence and communication skills through RCIIS’ programs.

ShoAinofromJapan

BC&STARprograms

SatokazuTanakafromJapan

STARprograms

When I was in this S.T.A.R Program, I had been in Toronto about 6 months. At that time, I was disappointed at my impassable Eng-lish pronunciation. What I really wanted was smooth conversation with native English speakers. so this hope put me into the S.T.A.R program.

During the class, students are encouraged to make an intonation in order to change our sounds clear for native English speakers. I am really sure that the S.T.A.R program has great features for us.

“Time is money” even if you are thinking to take a course to improve your English.

Therefore I chose Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies because their programs are interesting, useful and profitable. Those programs help me to improve my skills and knowledge in order to un-derstand the English language in a current market business environ-ment, also in a Canadian experience atmosphere.

And day to day I use the vocabulary and telephone skills to make my own business also in my field as engineer in telecommunications. Therefore it was a good kind of investment for me…

The Business and Internship program is a very complete program. Dur-ing the course you will have do individual and group presentation that will help you to improve your English skills and also your confidence talking in front a big group. In addition it has outstanding teachers which have tons of update knowledge and experience of the business area. Moreover to reinforce the knowledge acquired from the course I highly recommend getting the internship, it is the best way to obtain Ca-nadian experience that it is useful no matter where are you from because it will be part of your resume and also for your personal experience.

Choosing RCIIS was one of the best decisions I made in Canada. I had two things I wanted to do. One was to get in the English working environment. The other one was to solve the problem that when I talked to my friends or teachers they understood me but when I talked to “people” they didn’t understand me!! I’d had many trial lessons to find the right one. I didn’t want to waste my limited time and money. Then I found RCIIS.

The STAR Programme really helped me to speak more clearly with right intonations. The Business communi-cation Programme helped me to be ready to get in the working environment with strong confidence. Now I have my internship going on. Because I wanted to start to establish my career in the hotel industry, I chose a hotel to work for. My boss gives me a part of his job, which is very practical tasks, not just making copies. I wouldn’t have had this priceless experience if I didn’t get this internship.

Thank you RCIIS! I am pretty sure this will help me to get a better job in Japan or in any countries!!

RCIIS is very friendly and family ori-ented. I’ve learned a lot of things about business commutation also about real life. I am sure this experience will help me in real business situations. “It’s about real life and business!”

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Admissions Procedures

Airport Pick-Up Service:Weofferaonewayairportpick-upforinternationalstudents.ArepresentativefromRCIISorthehostofyourhomestayfamilywillwelcomeyouandbringyoutoyouraccommodation.Wemustknowatleast5workingdaysinadvance,theexactarrivaldetails:date,time,airlineandtheflightnumber.Airportpick-upconfirmationwillbeprovidedonceanof-ficialpaymentconfirmationhasbeensenttotheschool.

Medical InsuranceHealthcareisnotfreeforinternationalvisitorsinCanada.Itisthereforeabsolutelynecessarythatyoutakeoutaninsurancepolicy.Ifyoudonotdothisbeforeyouleave,youshoulddoitassoonasyouarriveinCanada.

Visa and ImmigrationTostudyinCanada,youmayneedastudypermitoratemporaryresidentvisa,thoughnoteveryonemusthavethesedocuments.

ToobtainyourentryvisatoCanada,youmustpresentavalidpassport,andaLetterofAcceptancefromRCIIStoCanadianauthorities.Youmustalsobepreparedtoshowthatyouhavesufficientfinancialrecoursestocoverthecostofyourstayandyourstudieswhilehere.

Various options are available to students who wish to arrange their accommodation through RCIIS. Each has its own advantages depends on the student’s de-sires and needs.

Homestay: Variousoptionsareavailabletostudentswhowishtoarrangetheir accommodation throughRCIIS.Eachhas itsownad-vantagesdependingonthestudent’sdesiresandneeds.

BylivingwithaCanadianhostfamilywhilestudyingEng-lish,youwillhavetheopportunitytoengageinconversationwhileyouexperienceanewlifestyleandculture.ItisagreatopportunitytospeakandlistentoEnglishinanatural,safeandsecureenvironment.

RCIISoffersavarietyofprivateaccommodationsandSharedhouseoptions.Spacemaybeverylimited.

Admissions Procedures

STEP 1 Completetheregistrationform.

STEP 2 Fax or email or mail in the

registration form

STEP 3 Wesendyouaninvoiceforthefullfees.

STEP 6 Applyforavisa,ifneeded,onceyoureceive yourLetterofAcceptance.

STEP 4 Paymentbywiretransfer,bankdraftor moneyordertoRoyal CanadianInstituteofInternationalStudies. STEP 5 WesendyouaLetterofAcceptanceand receiptoncefullpaymentoffeesisreceived.

Accommodations

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Medical Insurance

Airport Pick-Up Service

Visa and Immigration

Accommodations

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Airport Pick-Up Service

Visa and Immigration

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The registration fee is non-refundable in ALL cases. A refund of fees will not be given if a student does not attend classes. Please consider when applying that student authorization or visitors visas can take up to several weeks to process.

REJECTED VISAIf your visa is rejected, RCIIS will refund all fees, minus the registration fee, only upon receipt of the original Letter of Acceptance and receipt from RCIIS along with the official letter of refusal from the Canadian Embassy.

CANCELLATION AFTER GETTING STUDENT VISAThere is no refund of any fee for applicants who have successfully received their visas with the Letter of Acceptance and other documents and assistance from RCIIS.

CANCELLATION BEFORE THE START OF PROGRAMThere is no refund of any fee for applicants who have successfully received their visas with the Letter of Acceptance and other documents and assistance from RCIIS.

CANCELLATION BEFORE THE START OF PROGRAMIf RCIIS receives written notice of withdrawal from the student along with the original Letter of Acceptance and receipt issued by the school at least 30 calendar days before the start of the program, a cancellation fee of 25% of the total tuition fee will be charged. If less than 30 calendar days, a cancellation fee of 50% of the total tuition fee will be charged.

CANCELLATION AFTER THE START DATE & DISMISSAL% Program Completed % Tuition RefundedUp to 10% 50%Up to 30% 30%After 30% 0%If for any reason, a student is dismissed from RCIIS, no refund will be made on the subsequent months tuition.

DEFERRALSYou may defer your registration start date one time only, you will be charged a 10% of tuition fee as deferral fee before the start date. Defer your program after starting the program, a 25% of tuition fee as deferral fee will be charged and the institute will de-cide your returning session. There will be no deferrals for the second term.

ACCOMMODATION REFUNDAccommodation refund requests must be received in writing at last 30 days in advance. The placement fee is non-refundable.

PAYMENT FOR FEES

RCIIS REFUND POLICY

Admissions Procedures

STEP 1 Completetheregistrationform.

STEP 2 Fax or email or mail in the

registration form

STEP 3 Wesendyouaninvoiceforthefullfees.

STEP 6 Applyforavisa,ifneeded,onceyoureceive yourLetterofAcceptance.

STEP 4 Paymentbywiretransfer,bankdraftor moneyordertoRoyal CanadianInstituteofInternationalStudies. STEP 5 WesendyouaLetterofAcceptanceand receiptoncefullpaymentoffeesisreceived.

Method of Payment: *Bank Draft *Cheque * Money OrderAccount InformationBank Name: TD Canada TrustBank No: 004Branch No: 19702Account Name: Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies Inc.ROUNTING NO: TDOMCATTTORCAD Account No: 1970-5215402US Account No: 1970-7309398Branch Address: 5650 Yonge Street, North York, ON, M2M 4G3,Canada*All bank fees incurred are the responsibility of the student.

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890 Yonge Street, Suite 604, Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5W 3P4

Tel: 001- 416 -222-5328 Fax: 001- 416 -222-5600E-mail: education@rciis.ca

Web: www.rciis.ca

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