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At a glance01Metro Continuing Education — English Language Institute02NorQuest College — EAL Intensive03Canadian Language Centre
Current position#1 in Edmonton#2 in Edmonton#3 in Edmonton
Recognized asPublic-board Edmonton EAL, ESL and federally funded LINC instruction with counselling and education or employment focusPublic-college CLB 5–8 blended English with general, academic and selected health-care focus, current starts, costs and explicit immigration limitationsSmall Edmonton English school with current beginner through advanced classes, CELPIP preparation, conversation club and published monthly or hourly prices
Best forNewcomers and adult learners wanting public, settlement-oriented English pathwaysLearners moving toward post-secondary study, health-care English or workplace communicationLocal adults wanting affordable evening, weekend, private or CELPIP-focused instruction
Decision fitExact campus, language, program, level and learner eligibility resolved · Placement, instructors, hours, feedback, progression and outcome fit assessed · Current intake, class format, complete fees, cancellation and refund terms requiredExact campus, language, program, level and learner eligibility resolved · Placement, instructors, hours, feedback, progression and outcome fit assessed · Current intake, class format, complete fees, cancellation and refund terms requiredExact campus, language, program, level and learner eligibility resolved · Placement, instructors, hours, feedback, progression and outcome fit assessed · Current intake, class format, complete fees, cancellation and refund terms required
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