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Student Handbook
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
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Dear student,
Welcome to Académie Linguistique Internationale! Our mission is to teach you English, and to make it an enjoyable experience. You are important to us, and we will do everything possible to make your stay here a positive one. This document will provide you with guidelines and information about A.L.I. Please read carefully!
Contents
Classes p. 3-9
Student Policies p. 10-12
Program Changes p. 13
Vacation Requests p. 14
Services p. 15
Administrative Staff p. 16-17
Refunds p. 18-19
Early Departures p. 20
Medical Insurance p. 20
Student Records p. 21
Grievances p. 21
Emergency Procedure p.22-23
Classroom Emergency Exit Plan p.25
Class Schedule
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MONDAY-THURSDAY (all programs):
8:30 - 10:20 Oral Grammar
10:30 - 11:30 Skills
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch Break
12:30 - 2:30 Conversation
FRIDAYS (Intensive program):
8:30 - 10:20 Pronunciation
10:30 - 11:30 Conversational Idioms
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch Break
12:30 - 2:30 Everyday Expressions
MONDAY-THURSDAY (Except for week 1)
SUPER INTENSIVE: 2:35 – 3:45
How long is a Session at ALI? Each session last 4 weeks And…a Level?
Levels 1-5: 4 weeks each Levels 6-8: 8 weeks each
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70% *After each session, you may move up to the next level if you achieve a
final average of 70% and a minimum of 65% per class!!
CLASSES DESCRIPTION
1) Oral Grammar Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 10:20am
This class will help you use accurate structures when communicating in English. Although it will be necessary for you to do some written work in your grammar class, the emphasis is on applying grammar rules when communicating orally.
When?Week 1Thursday
Week 2Thursday
Week 3Thursday
Week 4Thursday
TestingWrittenQuiz 1
WrittenQuiz 2
WrittenQuiz 3
Oral Grammar Exam
Marks attributed 20% 20% 20% 40%
Homework **A minimum of 30 minutes of homework per day will be given to you by your teacher.
2) Skills Monday to Thursday from 10:30am to 11:30am
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Skills classes include reading, writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary development.
When?Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Testing __ ReadingExam
__ Reading and Writing Exam
Marks attributed __ 20% __ 50%
Writing Assignments
*A minimum of 3 graded written assignments either for homework or in class
will be given. These assignments are worth 30%.
** A minimum of 30 minute assignments per week will be given to you by you teacher.
3) Conversation Monday to Thursday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
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Oral Fluency and Listening Comprehension are the targets of the conversation class.
You will do a variety of activities that practice oral production: games, role plays, debates, presentations, skits, information gap activities, songs, improvisation activities, surveys, and so on.
When?Week 2
Wednesday
Week 2Thursday
Week 4Tuesday
Week 4Wednesday
Testing Listening Exam
SpeakingExam
Final Listening
Exam
Final Speaking Exam
Marks attributed 10% 15% 25% 25%
Participation and Fluency Score
*Throughout the conversation class, you will be marked on your participation
and fluency. This will contribute to 25% of your final grade.
4) Super Intensive (30hr/week program only)
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Tuesday to Friday from 2:35pm until 3:45pm (Week 1)
Monday to Thursday from 2:35pm until 3:45pm (Week 2, 3, 4)
This class has a maximum of 16 students per group. The curriculum is divided into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced and uses a variety of conversational themes which change weekly. The focus is on fluency, vocabulary building, and pronunciation practice.
5) Friday Fluency Workshop (25hr/wk and 30hr/wk programs only)
Fridays from 8:30pm until 2:30pm
Friday Fluency Workshops include the following classes: Pronunciation, Conversational Idioms, and Everyday Expressions. Students in the TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, FCE and Literature & Writing classes spend the whole day in those classes. They have the opportunity to do practice tests and review extra material.
6) Advanced Level Option Classes
WHO? Levels 6, 7 and 8 can choose between different Skills and Conversation classes.WHEN DO I CHOOSE? Your teacher will give you the Selection Sheet on week 3 of each session, and will collect the selection sheets by Tuesday of week 4. You may also leave it at Reception.
NOTE**Do not forget to give your sheet back! If you forget, you may not be accepted in your favorite class!!
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Skills Options
Classes Description Weeks Requirements
Advanced Skills
You will practice reading and writing about a wide variety of Topics. Vocabulray building using English expressions and discussions.
4 None
Literature and
Writing
The focus of this class is on Comprehension, Vocabulary Development and Writting Skills through novels, articles, short stories etc.
4 Must be in Intensive or Super Intensive English
TOEFL Preparatio
n
This class prepares you for the TOEFL test if you are planning to enter an English language College/University.
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Must be in Intensive or Super Intensive English. Must be registered for 8 weeks or more. Must do 1 session before taking the class and obtain 80% in the current Skills Class.
TOEIC Preparatio
n
This class prepares you for the TOEIC test. The focus is on English Comprehension in a business work environment.
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Must be in Intensive or Super Intensive English. Must be registered for 8 weeks or more. Must do 1 session before taking the class
IELTS Preparatio
n
This class prepares you for the IELTS test if you are planning to enter an English language College/University.
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Must be in Intensive or Super Intensive English. Must be registered for 8 weeks or more. Must do 1 session before taking the class
FCE Preparatio
n
This class prepares you for the FCE exam. The focus is on listening, reading, writing and speaking
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Must be in Intensive or Super Intensive English. Must be registered for 8 weeks or more. Must do 1 session before taking the class
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Conversation Options
Classes Description Weeks Requirements
Advanced Conversatio
n
In this class, you will focus on building vocabulary for everyday English communication.
4 None
Business Conversatio
n
This course is specialized for the Business English Environment. The focus is on business vocabulary and expression. It includes several job simulations and case studies.
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Must be in Intensive or Super Intensive English. Must be registered for 8 weeks or more. Must do 1 session before taking the class and obtain 80% in the current Skills Class.
Hot Topics
This class is designed to help you think critically while developping your speaking and listening skills. You will discuss and debate on controversial issues.
4 None
Musical Conversatio
n
This class is designed to help build your listening and vocabulary skills through music.
4 None
Movie Conversatio
n
This class is designed to improve your listening skills by watching various movies and videos. A variety of improvisation drills and drama activities will be offered.
4 None
Options are not guaranteed. Priority is given to students who:
1) Fulfill the requirements of the class2) Are close to their end date3) Have a good attendance record
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4) Need to complete the 8 week program
STUDENT POLICIES
1) Respect policies
Students are expected to be respectful towards their classmates, their teachers, and the administration.
Please remember:
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DO NOT STAY IN THE LOBBY AREA NOR IN FRONT OF
ELEVATORS!!
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Garbage must be thrown in the garbage cans and not left on the tables.
Cell phones cannot be used in class!
Lap-top computers are not allowed in
ONLY ONE
PERSON PER
COMPTURER
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2) Language policy
Our Language Program follows the principle of linguistic immersion, because we believe that the best way to improve a new language is to use it to communicate at all times. It is particularly important that you use breaks and social occasions to practice the language you are learning. When talking with friends, you are using real language in real situations, and this is a unique opportunity to improve.
**While at A.L.I. you must communicate with other students, teaching staff, and administrative staff at all times in English OR French only.
2) Attendance Policy
We have high standards for our students, and we expect you to attend class regularly.
If a teacher hears you speaking your native language, you will get a WARNING
3 Warnings = suspended for 2 Days4 Warnings = suspended for 5 Days
5 Warnings = officially suspended from the school
For every class missed = -1% off your Final Grades
*If you are absent for 15 out of the 60 classes or absent for 5 consecutive days = suspension from
current levelNo reimbursement will be given for missed
session
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3) Punctuality Policy
Any student who is more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted to class. They will be marked absent on the teacher’s list and the attendance policy will apply.
4) Books policy
Books are mandatory. You must buy your books in your first week. If you need to change levels in your first week, you may buy your books on Monday of your second week.
Schedule to buy books:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
8:15am-9:15am
11:30am-12:00pm
1:00pm-1:30pm
4:00pm-4:30pm
5) Extension Policy
Be on Time!
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Students must pay for study extensions before 12:00 pm on Friday, their last day.
PROGRAM CHANGESType of Program Change
Examples When? How much?
Language Change
French → English
English → French
Before 12:00pm Friday on week 4.
Any program change for current session must be
requested during your first week at A.L.I.
The first change is done free of charge. There will be a fee of $75.00 for every subsequent program change.
If there is a price difference, no refund is granted, but you can use the difference of cost as credit towards extension of your course.
Program Option
Regular →Intensive
Intensive → Super Intensive
Before 12:00pm Friday on week 4.
Any program change for current session must be
requested during your first week at A.L.I.
The first change is done free of charge. There will a fee of $75.00 for every subsequent program change.
If there is a price difference, no refund is granted, but you can use the difference of cost as credit towards extension of your course.
NOTE: You cannot make changes from group classes to private classes, nor from one group to another.
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VACATION REQUESTS
If you wish to take a vacation from your studies, you must make an official request with the Program Coordinator. If enrolled in the Homestay or Residence program, then you must also advise the Homestay Coordinator.
Vacation of one complete session is only available to students studying at ALI for six months or more.
Vacation must be requested by 12:00pm Friday before the start of the vacation period.
Vacation must be 4 weeks (one complete session). There are no extensions allowed for vacation periods.
The Program Coordinator will provide you with a return date at A.L.I. after your vacation. Program selections, if applicable, must be made before the vacation period. Your new end date will be later than scheduled, due to the vacation.
If you do not return to school on your expected return date, you will still be included in our class lists as enrolled in the session, and you will be paying tuition for the session.
There is no refund policy for unauthorized vacation.
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SERVICES
Free Homework Help
The head teacher is available after class every day for one hour of homework help to all levels combined.
Student Cards
You can take your picture for a student card on Tuesday or Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 at reception. This card can be used for discounts at some restaurants, cinemas, shops, long distance bus travel, etc.
Free Survival Language Classes
If you are registered in the English or French program you can sign up on the 8th floor to take survival classes of the opposite language. Survival classes are every Tuesday and Thursday after class.
Wireless Internet
There are many internet stations at school that you can use at any time. A.L.I. also has wireless service, but we have a limited bandwidth, so please do not download. You may ask for the password at reception.
Certificates
We are proud to offer all our students an official certificate upon completion of your study period at A.L.I. Please notify the administration at least two (2) days in advance of the date you wish to pick up your certificate.
If you are leaving in the middle of the week, you must notify Administration the week before, so that we can prepare your certificate in advance.
Insurance
Note that insurance is mandatory while staying in Canada. If you have ordered insurance with ALI, please come and pick it up at reception.
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If you go on this page and have insurance with Guard Me, you will have access to a lot of information : https://www.guard.me/ali/
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Receptionist, Erica Henriques
general questions appointments for administrative staff student cards transcripts ($15) requests for attestation letters book sales
Homestay Coordinator, Natalia Gonzalez Tuesday to Friday, from 1:20pm to 4:15pm
residence or homestay issues extensions, reservations, refunds for homestay or residence medical insurance airport drop-off reservations
Department Coordinators, Alex Makar, Nayla Traboulsi
program changes level changes vacation requests option class questions/requests complaints about teachers
Activities Coordinator, Roshan Patroo Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 3:45 in activity area on the 8th floor.
extra-curricular weekly activities in Montreal (movie night, sports, museum visits, etc)
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weekend trips (Quebec City, New-York City, etc) seasonal activities (ski trips, sugar shack, cycling, soccer games etc)
Manager of International Programs, Amélie Emard
Pathway Program planning cultural adaptation internship program questions refund requests/early departures complaints vacation requests (Korean students)
Marketing Team: Cesar (Sales & Marketing Director), Guillermo (Mexico), Keum-Yeo (Japan, Korea and European countries), Stella Park (Japan & Korea), Marly (Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela), Vinicius (Brazil), Stella Carolina (independent students), Daniel (Visa, CAQ, Immigration)
agent representative issues translation help VISA and CAQ issues payments for program changes and extensions CADIVI issues
Note:
If your questions or concerns cannot be solved by anyone on that list or by the General Director of the school, you may contact Languages Canada for further assistance.(www.languagescanada.ca)
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REFUNDS
General Guidelines:
o To apply for a refund : students must submit a written refund request stating specifically one or more valid reasons for the request to the program coordinator.
o After a refund is granted students receive the refund payment by bank transfer, in the currency in which the tuition is paid, within 30 to 60 business days.
o If a letter of acceptance has been issued by Académie Linguistique Internationale (ALI), the refund request must be accompanied by the original acceptance letter.
The following services are non-refundable:
Registration fees Accommodation placement fees Medical insurance fees School books Downgrading a program ex: Super-Intensive to Intensive
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Tuition - requests made after scheduled course start date:
If the refund request is made within the first 10% of the study period, then A.L.I. will refund half (50%) of the tuition the student will not use.
If the refund request is made within 11% to 25% of the study period, then A.L.I. will refund half (40%) of the tuition the student will not use.
If the request is made after 25% of the total study period has been completed, no refund will be granted and no credit will be given for the remaining amount.
Note that the price per week may change in consideration of the number of weeks taken. Partially used weeks will be considered as complete weeks.
Accommodation - requests made prior to scheduled accommodation start date:
o Refund request received 21 days or more prior to scheduled start date : A.L.I. will refund all accommodation fees paid in advance minus $CDN 200
administration fee.
o Refund request received less than 21 days prior to scheduled start date : A.L.I. will refund all accommodation fees paid in advance minus a $CDN 300
cancellation fee.
Accommodation - requests made after the scheduled accommodation start date:
o Any student requesting a refund or change in accommodation arrangements must advise A.L.I in writing a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the change.
o Once 4 weeks advance notice is given, A.L.I will refund all unused accommodation fees.
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o If there is no 4-week notice, a cancellation fee corresponding to the price of 4 weeks of accommodation will apply and all remaining accommodation fees will be reimbursed. Non-refundable items will also be deducted from the student’s refund amount.
EARLY DEPARTURE
If you need to leave the school earlier than your planned end date, your departure will be processed like a refund. If you notify us after 30% of your study period is passed, there will be no credit nor refund for the lost tuition after your departure.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Medical insurance is mandatory for all international students. Students may choose to obtain their insurance via A.L.I. (Student Guard) or an external resource that they find themselves. For more information or guidance, students can refer to the Homestay Coordinator.
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STUDENT RECORDSStudent records are kept in a secure and locked space. Only administrators and concerned student can have access to these files.
Documents kept in student file:
Registration form Invoices for requested services Oral and written assessment results Signed language policy contract Proof of medical insurance Release of information forms
GRIEVANCESIn the case of any grievance, students can meet with:
The Program Coordinator to try and resolve the issue A member of the Marketing team to communicate with agents in home
country The General Director, Gregory Mattei appointments made with reception, or in
writing, or via e-mail - [email protected]
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Note: The nature of the grievance should be clearly stated at the time of the meeting request. Students will be granted an interview with requested person. A decision regarding the grievance will be made and discussed with the student 48 hours after the meeting.
Emergency Procedures In case of emergency during class time - 8th floor:
1. Students leave classroom first2. Teacher brings class list with noted absences for that class and classroom
number3. Teacher closes classroom door4. Head Teachers turn the lights off5. Head Teachers are the last ones to leave floor: Nayla (French Dept) and
Nancy (English Dept)6. Students and teachers regroup in front of CGI building7. Teachers have to find students and make sure that everyone who was
present in class is also present outside.a. Once the teacher has verified and found students, he or she has to
bring class list to Managing Director (if Managing Director is absent, lists are to be given to Program Coordinator)
b. Teachers must notify Managing Director or Program Coordinator if someone is missing.
8. Teachers must stay with group until Managing Director gives further instructions
In case of emergency outside of class time - 8th floor:
1. Teachers stay on 8th floor to direct students to emergency exits2. Teachers close classroom door3. Head Teachers turn the lights off4. Head Teachers are the last ones to leave floor: Nayla (French Dept) and
Nancy (English Dept)
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5. Students regroup in front of CGI building and must report to Managing Director or Program Coordinator in order to keep track of who has exited the building
6. Teachers must report to Head Teacher to make sure all teachers are outside. Head Teachers must inform Managing Directors of any missing teachers.
In case of Emergency - Ground Floor:
1. Students exit the first floor offices first2. Administrative staff leaves once all students are gone3. Office doors must be closed when the last person leaves their office4. Managing Director or General Manager are last ones to leave and close
door.5. Students regroup in front of CGI building and must report to Managing
Director or Program Coordinator in order to keep track of who has exited the building
6. Managing Director and Program Coordinator will verify names of students with master student list (list of all students studying during the session)
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