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The GAC is a 24 week, 30 hours per week foundation program recognized as meeting the entry requirements for undergraduate study by over 100 internationally respected universities, many of which will also offer GAC graduates credit towards their undergraduate degree.
 2007 CCEL Brochure (PDF) |
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Background to the University Foundation Program (GAC) |
| The University Foundation Program (GAC) is a university preparation program taught and measured in English that will provide motivated students with the skills and academic knowledge to gain entry into one of many selected Pathway Universities in Canada, New Zealand, USA, UK, and Australia. The GAC has established a reputation for quality and reliability through excellent programs and renowned quality assurance and management processes. Students graduate confident that they are well prepared for the independent learning, research methodologies and cross cultural awareness required to study at one of the English-medium Pathway Universities. |
| The Special Partnership |
| The University Foundation Program (GAC) is offered at The Canadian College of English Language through a partnership with American College Testing (ACT) Education Solutions Limited, a newly created company owned by ATC, based in Iowa, USA. ACT is known worldwide for its highly-respected educational programs. This partnership is built on a mutual realization that international students need not only the English ability to attend universities in English speaking countries, but also specific academic skills to succeed in their studies. |
| The Pathway |
Upon successful completion of the University Foundation Program (GAC) course, and dependant on grade point averages (GPA), students can apply for entry into one of over 100 selected Pathway Universities in Canada, New Zealand, USA, UK and Australia. Transfer credits vary by university. For a full listing of universities and transfer credits please go to:
www.globalassessment.com
- click on “For Students”
- click on “Pathway Universities”
www.act.org |
| The Process |
Entry Requirements
- 16 years of age or older AND
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 5.0 (overall score in Academic Module) or equivalent. CCEL will give students an English entrance test that will show their level of English language proficiency (TOEFL, TOEIC, and Cambridge results can also be submitted). If English standards need to be developed, CCEL will provide a preparation course to improve skills until the required level is reached. OR
- Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL) 500/173 OR
- International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) 2/2+ OR
- Completed equivalent of Year 11 (superior grades) in Australian school system. OR
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| Application for GAC Courses |
Contact Email CCEL Staff
All applicants must complete an application form, submit all academic records, and provide a statement of English language proficiency to the Canadian College of English Language
Once received, students will be sent an invoice and further instructions for official registration, and for obtaining a visa. |
| The Courses |
| Module No |
Module (LEVEL I) |
Hours |
| Class |
Ind. St |
Total |
| GAC001 |
Listening & Speaking Skills for an Educational Context I |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| GAC002 |
Reading & Writing Skills for an Educational Context I |
50 |
25 |
75 |
| GAC003 |
Study Skills for Independent Learning |
30 |
15 |
45 |
| GAC004 |
Mathematics I: Fundamentals |
50 |
25 |
75 |
| GAC005 |
Introduction to the Internet & Word Processing Skills |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| GAC006 |
Personal & Group Development Skills |
30 |
15 |
45 |
TOTAL HOURS LEVEL 1: 240 Hrs of classroom study plus 120 hrs of Independent Study
| Module No |
Module (LEVEL II) |
Hours |
| Class |
Ind. St |
Total |
| GAC007 |
Listening & Speaking Skills for an Educational Context II |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| GAC008 |
Reading & Writing Skills for an Educational Context II |
50 |
25 |
75 |
| GAC010 |
Mathematics II: Probability, Statistics & Finance |
50 |
25 |
75 |
| GAC011 |
Fundamentals of Data Management |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| GAC012 |
Introduction to Business Studies |
30 |
15 |
45 |
| GAC013 |
Introduction to Scientific Principles |
30 |
15 |
45 |
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| Electives – students are required to study one of the following |
| GAC019 |
IELTS Preparation Skills OR |
30 |
15 |
45 |
| GAC025 |
TOEFL Preparation Skills |
30 |
15 |
45 |
TOTAL HOURS LEVEL 2: 240 Hours classroom study, plus 120 hours of Independent Study and 30 hours of IELTS or TOEFL Preparation.
| Module No |
Module (LEVEL III) |
Hours |
| Class |
Ind. St |
Total |
| GAC014 |
Listening & Speaking Skills for an Educational Context III |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| GAC015 |
Reading & Writing Skills for an Educational Context III |
50 |
25 |
75 |
| GAC016 |
Mathematics III: Calculus & Advanced Applications |
50 |
25 |
75 |
| GAC017 |
Information Communication & Presentation Skills |
40 |
20 |
60 |
| GAC022 |
Introduction to International Business Studies |
30 |
15 |
45 |
| GAC023 |
Principles of General Science |
30 |
15 |
45 |
| GAC026 |
ACT Assessment Preparation Skills |
30 |
15 |
45 |
TOTAL HOURS LEVEL 3: 240 Hours of classroom study, plus 120 hours of Independent Study and 30 hours ACT Assessment Preparation. |
| Pathway Universities |
All of these Pathway Universities have reviewed the curriculum of the GAC and are interested in attracting GAC students to their campuses. By design, the Pathway Universities are geographically, academically, and financially diverse, ranging from rural to urban, from highly selective to moderately selective, from specialized to comprehensive, and from very expensive to moderately expensive. As each university has its own admissions requirements in addition to the student visa requirements of the country in which it is located, there is no single standard that applies to all of our Pathway Universities. However, the Pathway Universities are united in one principle: they wish to attract the best students they can from throughout the world. Students who have completed the GAC will inevitably have a better chance of both admissions into and success at these universities.
Canada
University of Victoria
Kwantlen University College
Brock University
Canadian Mennonite University
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
University of Manitoba
Memorial University
University of New Brunswick
University of Prince Edward Isle
Robertson College
Trent University
University of Windsor
York University |
New Zealand
University of Auckland
Auckland University of Technology
Waikato University
Massey University
Victoria University
Canterbury University
Lincoln University
University of Otago
UNITEC Institute of Technology |
USA, UK, and Australia
For a complete list of partner Universities in these Countries, please log on to:
www.globalassessment.com under the page “Pathway Universities”. |
| Registration/Fees |
University Foundation Program (GAC)
START DATES: JAN 08, MAR 19, MAY 28 |
| Levels I, II & III |
27 weeks |
$8,000 |
 2007 Application Form |
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