Intensive Academic
Preparation
Step into a transformative learning experience with our Intensive Academic Preparation course, designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to excel in higher education. Whether you’re an international student looking to enhance your English language proficiency or a local student seeking to strengthen your academic skills, this program offers a comprehensive foundation for success.
Throughout the course, you’ll delve into a diverse range of subjects, including academic writing, critical thinking, research methodologies, and effective communication. Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll develop proficiency in crafting well-structured essays, delivering compelling presentations, and honing the analytical abilities that are essential for success in college or university studies.
PTIB Review
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
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Kootenay Columbia College
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1. What is the main focus of the Intensive Academic Preparation course?
The course is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in higher education. It covers a wide range of topics, including academic writing, critical thinking, effective communication, research methodologies, and study skills.
2. Who is the Intensive Academic Preparation course designed for?
The course is suitable for both international and local students who are preparing to enter college or university. It's ideal for those who want to enhance their English language proficiency, academic writing skills, and overall readiness for higher education.
3. What kind of skills will I develop during the course?
You'll develop a variety of skills crucial for success in higher education, such as academic writing, critical analysis, research techniques, effective communication, and time management. The course is designed to equip you with the tools you need to excel in your studies.
4. Will I be working on improving my English language skills?
Yes, the course includes components focused on improving English language proficiency, particularly in the context of academic writing and communication. Whether you're a non-native English speaker or looking to refine your language skills, the course will support your language development.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Define the eight parts of speech and their roles in forming sentences
- Explain how words are used as different parts of speech in sentences
- Identify the elements that make a complete sentence
- Recognize independent and dependent clauses and essential and nonessential phrases in a sentence
- Form plurals of irregular nouns
- Correctly place the apostrophe when forming possessives
- Identify different types of pronouns and correctly use them in sentences
- Correctly form possessives of pronouns
- Expand your knowledge and use of business terminology
- Apply rules of subject-verb agreement with singular and plural subjects
- Identify subjects and verbs in various types of sentences and apply rules of subject-verb agreement
- Use adjectives and adverbs correctly as modifiers
- Identify different types of adjectives and use them correctly
- Apply commas correctly to separate a series of items or adjectives in sentences
- Properly place commas in sentences containing names of locations, people, dates, and quotations
- Use the apostrophe to show possession and to form contractions
- Use quotation marks correctly when quoting the words of others
- Apply the various uses of the hyphen, including forming compounds and dividing words
- Write complete sentences and avoid fragments and comma splices
- Write clearly and concisely and improve the style of your writing
- Correctly use abbreviations in workplace communications
- Correctly express numbers in workplace communications
- Correctly apply the rules of capitalization, abbreviations, and numbers when editing and proofreading your writing
Admission Prerequisites:
- Grade 12 or minim 18 years of age
- Valid status in Canada
