OUR PROGRAMS

• Business Communication Program

The Business Communication Program is designed to train students to communicate
accurately and effectively in an English-speaking business environment. Students will practice and improve their Business English and learn practical North American business methods inside the classroom combined with hands on work experience in a Canadian Business.

Current international business media and topics are used along with Power Point to keep students connected to the real world with authenticity.

Relevant case studies provide occasion for problem solving, decision-making, teamwork and communication skills.

The classroom imitates a business meeting and focused presentations give practical improvement opportunities.

Combined with reading, vocabulary and writing exercises, each student develops their English skills for today’s business market.

• Canadian Working Experience-Internships at RCIIS

Our 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!

Benefits of doing an internship:

•    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

• ITE- English in International Trade Program

The ESL in International Trade program will equip the students with the knowledge to succeed in a career in international trade. Students will improve their language proficiency, confidence in negotiation and learn required terminology through an engaging process of learning. 

The ESL in International Trade program centres on necessary language skills in the following core subjects related to international trading, and is complimented by an intensive Industry Trade Study:

•    Import and Export procedures
•    International Trade Logistics
•    Legal Aspects of International Trade
•    International Trade Management and Documentation
•    Negotiating Effectively (role play or exercise throughout the program)

• S.T.A.R- Stage Technique Accent Reduction Program

The S.T.A.R. Program is a truly unique training program designed to improve ESL students’ mastery of the English language. Students will gain a detailed understanding 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 approach to understanding complex, natural language, and learn to perform it with real expression. Using these skills, we work towards generating truly fluent speech in the context of unrehearsed conversation. S.T.A.R. students can see their results after one or two months, as video recordings are taken throughout the course, and provided on a DVD after the program is completed.

What is the STAR technique?

STAR is all about “accent reduction”: reducing your foreign accent when you speak English, so that you can communicate more clearly. But it’s not as simple as you might think!
We will focus on five different, interrelated areas:

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 different 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.

• Power speaking program

The 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 greater fluency while also building confidence. Useful vocabulary, idioms, slang and culture-specific language is also highlighted to ensure communication success outside the classroom.


The program reinforces and improves speaking skills using:

•    class participation
•    role playing exercises
•    vocabulary building techniques
•    word stress and intonation 
•    pair and group discussions
•    effective public speaking techniques

• Grammar & Vocabulary program

In order to be successful, competent and confident in the English language, 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, vocabulary and listening skills they need to become effective communicators in English.

•    Practical ways to gain more necessary vocabulary, slang, idiomatic expressions and acronyms.
•    The crucial grammatical structures needed to put it all together correctly.

• EBC-Business Writing and Telephone skills Program

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

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 effectively, receive and leave messages, and manage unexpected situations.

• TOEIC

Our TOEIC Preparation Course combines the four key elements of language that are tested: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

We also provide students with the tips, techniques and strategies needed to substantially improve their individual TOEIC scores.

Each class is test-focused with practice, corrections and review, followed by a simulated TOEIC exam every Friday that is assessed to discover problem areas.

Email us for additional information at: education@rciis.ca