HELLO ESL SCHOOLS
We hope all of you are enjoying the summer.
ESL in Canada has been busy developing the advisor program and
international marketing programs. We are developing a network of
coordinators in the larger Canadian cities along with consultants who
can provide real help to international students. We believe the
combination of internationaly located advisors combined with local
coordinators and consultants will provide an excellent support
network for the students.
Our website has smashed well through the 1,000,000 hits level and
continues to expand. We offer a variety of information from the self-
help, and consumer point of view. We are going to start publishing
facilities information using our charts for all the schools. This
will allow students to understand the schools better and reduce
anxiety. Schools will appeal to students because of their size,
location, programs, teachers, quality, specialised nitches or
experience. No single school will be attractive to all students. We
think this will help students make choices and be happier with their
selections.
Our website will be expanded in stages as the networks grow. We will
be featuring the internationaly located advisors. Students will be
able to use the website to perform all of the registration process or
meet advisors in person to complete the selection and registration.
We have to request that agency contracts be updated and certificates
of representation be issued so that we can prepare our manuals for
the international advisors. We will be changing our listing formats
so that the schools are not listed by name. The facilities, program
information and comments will be the new format. (examples at bottom)
Schools interested in having their name listed can sponsor or
advertise with our new rates. The newsletter is being expanded,
schools interested in advertising can purchase exclusive space in
this excellent format.
Please help keep us current with your facilities and program
information.
Original Post ESL in Canada directory
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Archives December 2005 Need a Tutor Organization
There appears to be a real need for certification of Canadian tutors who train ESL students.
It is time to organize a national "Tutor Organization" with representatives from the provincial Ministries of education, the various teachers unions, the various faculties of education and the Federal CIC LINK program.
This "ORG" would require a team that approves existing education programs, materials and tutors and assemble tutor training program standards.
Having a website that promotes standards, professional development opportunities and lists contact information would provide real assistance to the individual members. There is a need for a professional and honest organization that helps Canadians become tutors and existing tutors to become better professionals.
There has to be a concerted effort to promote tutors as the first option for language learners and the various options of one to one tutors and homestay tutors and small boarding school tutoring formats across the entire country of Canada.
Canada offers a rich immersion environment from coast to coast and should be promoted as the best format for ESL, FSL and cultural learning.
Properly organized a new network could create 20,000 new jobs for Canadian tutors and double the learning curve speed for the international students.
Canada Tutor December 2005 Information on the Net
Using any of the big four search engines with the words "Canada tutor" will obtain a wild variety of results.
MSN provided 10 of 10 Canada tutor search results.
DMOZ produced 5 of 6 sites about tutors in Canada
Yahoo showed 4 USA "ad" links then 7 of 10 Canada sites.
Google displayed 2 UK, 10 USA then 4 Canadian sites.
Some Canada Search Engines were even less useful
Amray had zero tutors in their first 10 sites.
Canadaone had zero search results and two resources
Categories had no search results
When we looked for sites that tutors could use to promote their services - we got some stranger results.
This UK site promised Canadian rates of pay.
BAND 1 CAN$22 - CAN$26
BAND 2 CAN$24 - CAN$31
BAND 3 CAN$36 - CAN$43
BAND 4 CAN$36 - CAN$43
Then they told you - Registration fee $50. with no promise of students.
Listen to this hype from a USA site promoting to Canadians: Want to place yourself "a cut above" your tutoring competition? Want to improve your confidence - "buy" their certificate for $75. No promise of students and no national recognition by any educational organization. This guy should go back to selling used cars.
Professional tutors require an efficient method of promoting their services and membership in a professional organization.
It is time to organize a national "Tutor Organization" with representatives from the provincial Ministries of Education, the various teacher's unions, the various Faculties of Education and the Federal CIC LINK program.
This "ORG" would require a team that approves existing education programs, materials and tutors and assemble tutor training program standards. Having a website that promotes standards, professional development opportunities and lists contact information would be a real boost for tutors.
Suggestions for solutions, ideas, meetings, contacts can be posted to a newsletter we just set up at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Canada_Tutor_Organization_Newsletter
Remember to write
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
It is time to organize a national "Tutor Organization" with representatives from the provincial Ministries of education, the various teachers unions, the various faculties of education and the Federal CIC LINK program.
This "ORG" would require a team that approves existing education programs, materials and tutors and assemble tutor training program standards.
Having a website that promotes standards, professional development opportunities and lists contact information would provide real assistance to the individual members. There is a need for a professional and honest organization that helps Canadians become tutors and existing tutors to become better professionals.
There has to be a concerted effort to promote tutors as the first option for language learners and the various options of one to one tutors and homestay tutors and small boarding school tutoring formats across the entire country of Canada.
Canada offers a rich immersion environment from coast to coast and should be promoted as the best format for ESL, FSL and cultural learning.
Properly organized a new network could create 20,000 new jobs for Canadian tutors and double the learning curve speed for the international students.
Canada Tutor December 2005 Information on the Net
Using any of the big four search engines with the words "Canada tutor" will obtain a wild variety of results.
MSN provided 10 of 10 Canada tutor search results.
DMOZ produced 5 of 6 sites about tutors in Canada
Yahoo showed 4 USA "ad" links then 7 of 10 Canada sites.
Google displayed 2 UK, 10 USA then 4 Canadian sites.
Some Canada Search Engines were even less useful
Amray had zero tutors in their first 10 sites.
Canadaone had zero search results and two resources
Categories had no search results
When we looked for sites that tutors could use to promote their services - we got some stranger results.
This UK site promised Canadian rates of pay.
BAND 1 CAN$22 - CAN$26
BAND 2 CAN$24 - CAN$31
BAND 3 CAN$36 - CAN$43
BAND 4 CAN$36 - CAN$43
Then they told you - Registration fee $50. with no promise of students.
Listen to this hype from a USA site promoting to Canadians: Want to place yourself "a cut above" your tutoring competition? Want to improve your confidence - "buy" their certificate for $75. No promise of students and no national recognition by any educational organization. This guy should go back to selling used cars.
Professional tutors require an efficient method of promoting their services and membership in a professional organization.
It is time to organize a national "Tutor Organization" with representatives from the provincial Ministries of Education, the various teacher's unions, the various Faculties of Education and the Federal CIC LINK program.
This "ORG" would require a team that approves existing education programs, materials and tutors and assemble tutor training program standards. Having a website that promotes standards, professional development opportunities and lists contact information would be a real boost for tutors.
Suggestions for solutions, ideas, meetings, contacts can be posted to a newsletter we just set up at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Canada_Tutor_Organization_Newsletter
Remember to write
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Archives September 2005 ESL in Canada Camps
Planning for 2006-7 Asia and Canada English Camps
ESL in Canada has taught English, Business English, exam preparation for TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge, English for airline pilots, doctors, dentists and other professional special purposes, beginning pronunciation for kindergarten children, levels 1 to 6 for elementary students, levels 7 to 12 for middle and high school students, and a variety of activity and event-related programs. Our corporation has operated a variety of educational projects since its inception in September, 1988.
The Managing Director has been a teacher in elementary, middle, high school and college in the Canadian public system and has current OSSTF and OTC status for 2005. The managing director has taught in Canada, Korea, China, Mexico and the USA and has held positions of Teacher, Head teacher, Academic Director, Dean, Principal and Managing Director with a variety of private colleges or Camps since 1973.
ESL in Canada has interviewed and recommended ESL teachers, developed programs and supervised day-to-day operations of English immersion camps. ESL in Canada has created curriculum, teaching materials and camp programs. We have experienced both good and bad events.
ESL in Canada has formed a new marketing company and directly markets the ESL Summer camps in Canada and the wintercamps in Asia. ESL in Canada now has some excellent Asian partners and sponsors and an excellent group of ESL and activity camp teachers. We believe that our ongoing presence will eliminate a lot of the nonsense that has plagued the camp operations over the last two years.
ESL teachers must have a "real" BA to obtain a Korea C4 visa. The Asian camps will include locations in the Philippines, Thailand and India. The teachers at the tour leader camp locations will be required to qualify for work permits within the local jurisdictions. The tour leaders will need a BA and TESL Canada certificate or BEd.
ESL teachers with experience and specialties in music, theater arts, art, sports and recreational activities and camp experience as a counselor are preferred.
In general ESL camp classes will operate from 9:00 AM to noon then an afternoon class from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Performance practices are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Morning exercises, sports activities, movies and tours are before and after the main class times and the supervision is alternated between the teachers. Camp teaching requires long days.
Teachers will fly before the camp for orientation and training. Teachers will be on three or four week contracts. The flights, accommodation and meals are paid for the camp teachers. We will be posting preliminary camp info for the students and prospective students so "teacher" pictures are required.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
ESL in Canada has taught English, Business English, exam preparation for TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge, English for airline pilots, doctors, dentists and other professional special purposes, beginning pronunciation for kindergarten children, levels 1 to 6 for elementary students, levels 7 to 12 for middle and high school students, and a variety of activity and event-related programs. Our corporation has operated a variety of educational projects since its inception in September, 1988.
The Managing Director has been a teacher in elementary, middle, high school and college in the Canadian public system and has current OSSTF and OTC status for 2005. The managing director has taught in Canada, Korea, China, Mexico and the USA and has held positions of Teacher, Head teacher, Academic Director, Dean, Principal and Managing Director with a variety of private colleges or Camps since 1973.
ESL in Canada has interviewed and recommended ESL teachers, developed programs and supervised day-to-day operations of English immersion camps. ESL in Canada has created curriculum, teaching materials and camp programs. We have experienced both good and bad events.
ESL in Canada has formed a new marketing company and directly markets the ESL Summer camps in Canada and the wintercamps in Asia. ESL in Canada now has some excellent Asian partners and sponsors and an excellent group of ESL and activity camp teachers. We believe that our ongoing presence will eliminate a lot of the nonsense that has plagued the camp operations over the last two years.
ESL teachers must have a "real" BA to obtain a Korea C4 visa. The Asian camps will include locations in the Philippines, Thailand and India. The teachers at the tour leader camp locations will be required to qualify for work permits within the local jurisdictions. The tour leaders will need a BA and TESL Canada certificate or BEd.
ESL teachers with experience and specialties in music, theater arts, art, sports and recreational activities and camp experience as a counselor are preferred.
In general ESL camp classes will operate from 9:00 AM to noon then an afternoon class from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Performance practices are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Morning exercises, sports activities, movies and tours are before and after the main class times and the supervision is alternated between the teachers. Camp teaching requires long days.
Teachers will fly before the camp for orientation and training. Teachers will be on three or four week contracts. The flights, accommodation and meals are paid for the camp teachers. We will be posting preliminary camp info for the students and prospective students so "teacher" pictures are required.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
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