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Upper Madison College

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Argomenti del corso

Ascolto, parlando, pronuncia, lettura, scrittura, vocabolario e grammatica

Orario scolastico

Durata del corso
2-52 settimane
Date di inizio
13 gen 2025, 10 mar 2025, 05 mag 2025, 30 giu 2025, 25 ago 2025, 20 ott 2025 e 15 dic 2025
Lezioni a settimana
20 lezioni a settimana (ogni lezione dura 45 min)
Giorni delle lezioni
lunedi - venerdì
Vacanze scolastiche
23 dic 2024 - 03 gen 2025

Upper Madison College non tiene lezione nei giorni festivi sopra indicati. La scuola non retribuisce per queste feste, quindi scegli la data di inizio di conseguenza.

Orari delle lezioni

You can choose from the following class times:

Sessione mattutina
09:00 - 12:15

L'orario scolastico potrebbe variare secondo disponibilià e stagione.

Descrizione del corso

There are 6 two-month levels in the language program going from a A1-C1 (Beginner to Advanced).

There are 2 morning classes dedicated to grammar, reading, writing, listening, pronunciation, and intonation. There is one class in the afternoon focused on speaking and conversation, oral fluency.

Integrated Study - Grammar

- This class will continue using the same textbook as the first class but will be focused on grammar. However, again the context of the class would be integrated. Therefore, grammar skills will be developed through readings and listening to produce grammatically correct writing and speech.

Integrated Study

- This class focuses on all four skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening in an integrated manner.
- The focus of this class is two-folds. First is to teach the individual skills so that students develop fluency in the skill. The second goal is to help students develop confidence to use the skills in combination of with others such as a real world situation dictate.

Listening and Speaking

- UMC’s ESL program’s main goal is to help students in the end to speak English. Therefore, this class is first of 2 classes dedicated to speaking. This class is focused on oral accuracy using the context that only if you can hear it, can you say it. Also this class will work on pronunciation and intonation.

Advantages of Language Program

1. Integrated Study
a) Different class structure to core ESL classes, which provide variety.
b) Several classes with same teacher for beginner students to feel comfortable
c) Opportunity for advanced students to practice learnt skills.

2. Oral Accuracy
a) Focused lesson on the fundamental aspects of oral communication such as pronunciation.
b) Plenty of teacher feedback and voice recording.
c) Activity, practice and task-based lessons to ensure exciting and active learning.

3. Reading and Writing
a) New concepts are presented in each level.
b) Focus on practical application and usage rather than only theory.
c) Importance on comprehension and understanding rather than the right answer.

4. Oral Fluency
a) Structured classes that are objective-centred with tangible goals.
b) Clear levels which give students a sense of progression.
c) Connection to Effective communication classes to develop fluency alongside accuracy.

On the first day, the student is tested on his/her level. According to the result, the corresponding books will have to be purchased at the school.

Study materials are NOT included in the price. Textbook Fee : 50 - 100 CAD depending on student level.

Livello della classe

Tutti i livelli, da principiante ad avanzato
Sarai sottoposto ad un test d'ingresso il tuo primo giorno per determinare il tuo livello. Puoi anche fare l'essame' prima da arrivare a Montréal.

Numero di studenti per classe

Media 8 studenti
Massimo 12 studenti

Età dello studente

Fascia d'età 13 - 55 anni di età
Media 23 anni di età
(20 in estate)

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Consigliato 87%

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"Untitled"

John Blanton, studente da USA

The website was well done, which is why I enrolled. The class size of 10, should have been split because it was too large with a wide range of levels. My teacher, Albana (sp?), always had a smile, did her best, and encouraged her students. The classroom had uncomfortable chairs, was cramped, and there was no air conditioning. The break room was also cramped. The only men's room always had a large puddle under the urinal, not sure if it was a plumbing problem but it was gross. Overall, I worked hard to concentrate and made the best of the experience. Not sure I would recommend the school, unless someone already had a history of learning another language to draw from.

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durata degli studi
2 settimane
Data dello studio
5 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023
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No
Questa è un commento verificato. Questo studente ha prenotato un corso presso questa scuola attraverso Language International.

"Excellent, from the teachers to the classmates and the ciudad itself."

Carlos Berganza, studente da Spagna

Really nice school! I took the FSL Débutant A2 course for 2 weeks and I have no complaints! Ideal location, very good facilities and amazing staff and classmates. They take everything very seriously, and everyone is very kind!! Thank you for such an amazing 2 weeks! I think I learned a lot.

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durata degli studi
1 settimana
Data dello studio
8 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
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Questa è un commento verificato. Questo studente ha prenotato un corso presso questa scuola attraverso Language International.
Lama Rahman, Regional marketing Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa at at Upper Madison College responded to this review.
25 August 2022

On behalf of Upper Madison College I want to thank you for taking the time and effort to leave us the review.
It was a pleasure having you as student at Montreal campus and we are glad you enjoyed your experience there.
Good luck and hope to have you again in the near future.

"This experience was beautiful"

Mary REVEL, studente da Francia

All is very good, classes, teachers, the level is great

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2 settimane
Data dello studio
19 Oct 2015 - 6 Nov 2015
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"I did not complete the course. I studied 4 week instead of 8 weeks."

Majed Nawaf T Aloraier, studente da Arabia Saudita

The student in class is not close to my age, big deferent which we did not know this before this is not fair and not comfortable.
The teachers are very nice I like them.
Location very good.
Facilities and activities and housing are normal.
I did not improve my English enough that why I decided to not complete the course.
We spent lots of money which is not equal the benefit.

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durata degli studi
7 settimane
Data dello studio
8 Jul 2019 - 30 Aug 2019
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No
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"Unexpectedly beautiful"

Tiffany Yazmin Wences Chirino, studente da Messico

I was in Upper Madison College for three weeks in a French course. The first examination is great because you are placed in your French level with other students who are your same level. Even though I would've liked to stay longer, I really loved the sense of family between the students and the teachers, the level is very good and you really practice all aspects of the language. The location is great, just a block away from all the fun in summer and walking distance from the metro. The facilities are clean and organized and the teachers are very good. Also, there are extra activities on weekends sometimes, I really enjoyed the soccer match. The visit to the evolution museum was not perfectly planned but the teachers managed to make a great day out of it. Definitely going back!

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2 settimane
Data dello studio
1 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
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Lama Rahman, Marketing manager at Upper Madison College responded to this review.
31 July 2019

We are so happy that you were satisfied with your learning experience at UMC.
Thank you Tiffany for taking the time and effort to leave us this appreciated review.
Looking forward to have you again in the near future.

"Chaotic and unorganized school/teachers but good learning experience"

Anna Hubatsch, studente da Germania

The Classes are always really small. I was in a group with 5 other students. Each classes every day are divided in 4 different parts, unfortunately they were all given by the same teacher. I learned a lot and had fun in/ with my class, yet my teacher wasn’t really a professional teacher which showed form time to time. We learned by the book and did a weekly test and a daily dictat. The school organization itself was a bit chaotic and unorganized but the staff is very friendly.

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durata degli studi
3 settimane
Data dello studio
13 May 2019 - 7 Jun 2019
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Lama Rahman, Marketing Manage at Upper Madison College responded to this review.
26 June 2019

Hi Anna

I appreciate what you wrote. Your review will push us to do our best to make things better.
I would be happy if you email me with more details or examples from your experience about school being chaotic and disorganized. That would help us a lot fixing the issue.
My best regards
Lama
[email protected]

"It allowed me to accomplish what I wanted to do regarding my objective with the language. Basicallly a review of grammar, reading, writing. I gained more vocabulary and have to continue working on my listening and oral expression."

Llui Montero, studente da USA

The school is well located and easily accessible by metro. The administration is welcoming and helpful. They have much experience with foreign students who speak a variety of languages and have a variety of accents and levels of understanding of the French language. They are open, listen attentively and motivate the student to express himself/herself in French. The first day you go through a placement test that involves oral comprehension, reading and writing as well as a face to face interview with the program director. This is how they determine your proficiency level and which class to place you in.

I am not sure how clear this is when signing up but books are required for the courses at a cost. They offer used books for less money, which is what I did since I was only going to spend a few weeks there and not an entire semester.

The teachers are of different backgrounds. All native French speakers but of different origins. France, Belgium, Morocco, Vietnam, Quebec. Therefore, they themselves have different accents. Some a bit more difficult to understand than others, although the idea is that they speak standard French. Except for one, all made the effort to modulate and articulate well enough for the students to understand their instructions and lectures. All of them were willing to answers questions and repeat what was not understood by the students, All in all, it appears to be an institution dedicated to advance and support the student's individual goals.

The classrooms in the school are accommodating and well distributed for the most part. Bathrooms were generally well equipped although, I imagine because of the high traffic of people they often ran out of toilette paper or paper towels and one had to ask for it. This was generally taken care of quickly. On about three occasions I noticed that the place had not been cleaned up the day before and garbage not disposed of.

Every 10 days or so they had difficulty with the internet, you had to take time to go to the administration and report it, and they had to reset it. A bit annoying.

The administration was also helpful with items unrelated to the school such as helping with location of places in Montreal or ways to go about accomplishing a certain task or finding something specific within the city.

I rented an Airbnb so I have no comments regarding housing. I understand that staying with a local family would be better in acquiring and practicing the language but I have allergies and cannot stay in just any place. Too bad for me.

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2 settimane
Data dello studio
10 Sep 2018 - 28 Sep 2018
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"I would back to this school after"

Joyce Contreras , studente da Costa Rica

I liked the experience, there are differents nationalities, this was so good for me, because I improved my listening.
The teachers, location are so good. The classroom have good size; however, the school needs to be better about cleanning and other sevices like wifi and the audiovisual classroom.

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8 settimane
Data dello studio
23 Apr 2018 - 22 Jun 2018
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"My son and I had a wonderful experience. We learned a lot of French. We had an excellent professor , Mr. Vang. The classes were very interesting . Definitely we will take advantage and will take more classes when ever we have a break . The teacher made us more eager to learn and study at home. Keep up the good job. Thank you Professon Vang from Clara and Daniel"

Clara Osorio-Dussan, studente da USA

Excellent. We came home eager to learn more and be ready to go back to study French soon.

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23 Apr 2018 - 27 Apr 2018
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"Awesome!"

Seïf Bellatti Ceccoli, studente da Francia

I really liked the teachers and the way they teach and also the mixture of all these cultures from around the world. It was pretty enjoyable and makes you expand your view of the world.

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5 settimane
Data dello studio
30 May 2016 - 8 Jul 2016
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"Good job!"

Gaia Tornone, studente da Italia

Great location, excellent teachers, good classes (maybe should be a little bigger room), great activities. I didn't use the housing provided, so I can't comment about that.

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5 settimane
Data dello studio
6 Jun 2016 - 15 Jul 2016
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"A great opportunity"

domenico privitera, studente da Canada

It has been a nice experience, not only because of the English class, but also for the friendships I created in only two weeks! The teachers have a lot of passion and it is a good environment. I suggest that you attend this college!

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durata degli studi
1 settimana
Data dello studio
14 Sep 2015 - 25 Sep 2015
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"Awesome"

Akiko Otake, studente da Giappone

Because the teachers, students and staff were very friendly and kind, I enjoyed learning English. In the class, I was surprised at the students' active participation and high motivation. That gave me good influences. In addition, its location was very convenient. I offten went sightseeing after school with friends, which was very nice.

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10 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2015
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"Excellent school"

Helena Braga, studente da Brasile

The teachers are wonderful, patient, happy, and they explain the subject very well. The location the school has a lot of stores, restaurants, and the metro is next to the school. The classes are great, and we have classes with 3 different teachers

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6 Jul 2015 - 24 Jul 2015
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"Very good!"

Zhihuan Wan, studente da Canada

I loved the classes and would go back again if I have time.

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durata degli studi
1 settimana
Data dello studio
8 Dec 2014 - 19 Dec 2014
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Supporto per il visto

Non possiamo richiedere visti a nome e per gli studenti. Comunque, la scuola può fornirti la documentazione completa che ti serve per fare domanda di visto.

La tua lettera di accettazione sarà inviata al tuo indirizzo postale con posta ordinaria a carico del mittente. Se desideri ricevere i documenti con posta celere, ti sarà addebitato C$ 75 quando ti registri.

Voli e transiti aeroportuali

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Montréal based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Assicurazione di viaggio

Studiare all'estero senza preoccupazione con le coperture assicurative su salute ed effetti personali di Language International. Quando prenoti un corso con noi, puoi decidere di acquistare un piano di assicurazione internazionale che copre non solo la cura della tua salute ma anche la perdita o smarrimento dei tuoi effetti personali. Devi prenotare in anticipo la tua assicurazione al momento della registrazione.

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