Edmonton's Other Festivals

Edmonton is called “The Festival City” because of the more than 30 festivals that happen here each year.
These Festivals celebrate music, performing arts, dance, sports, and film.

Family Fun -

Some special times are the International Children's Festival, Edmonton's Capital EX summer exhibition and the Santa Claus Parade.

Music -

Fests of live music include Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, Symphony Under the Sky, Edmonton International Jazz Festival and the world-renowned Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

Sports -

Watch and cheer, or put on your gear and compete. Some of our many sports events are the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival and the rough and tumble Canadian Finals Rodeo.

Performance -

Among live theatre, dance and film fests are the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, the feats Festival of Dance and the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival.

Visual Arts -

Events include The Works Art Design Festival and the VisualEyez Festival of perfomance art.

The Capital EX

The Street Performers Festival

The Dragonboat Races

The Calgary Stampede

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Heritage Festival

July 30 to August 1st are the dates of the annual Heritage Festival. During these three days 63 pavilions will represent over 85 countries from all over the world. There is food, art, performances, clothing and shops from all over the world. Come experience another culture and chat with people who would love to tell you about their cultural roots and their lives in Canada.

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Rutherford House

"Rutherford House Historic Site" was the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. A.C. Rutherford, his wife Mattie and their family moved into this beautiful brick house near the university campus in 1911. The family shared their home with friends, relatives and politicians for more than a generation.

Today, beautiful home has the same hospitality and offers visitors a look into the past with interpreters, tours and special events.

The Rutherford House also offers tours for ESL students with a choice of beginner, intermediate,or advanced English.

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All ESL Programs in Edmonton 2011

• Institutions:
  
  • Concordia University College of Alberta
  • Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
  • Edmonton Mennonite Center for Newcomers
  • Grant MacEwan College
  • NorQuest College
  • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
  • University of Alberta (U of A)

Institution:	Concordia University College of Alberta
Programs:	Developing Academic English Language Skills This course helps newcomers develop language skills for academic work such as grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. Must have ESL placement test from Concordia. Refining Academic English Language Skills This course helps newcomers strengthen English skills such as critical reading, analyzing, and integrated writing assignments. Academic Oral Communication (1+2) This course helps students develop oral skills of speaking and listening. Focus on pronunciation and listening for effective communication.
Address:	7128 Ada Boulevard Edmonton AB T5B 4E4
Contact Person:	Nina Padden
Phone Number:	(514) 8848-2424 ext. 2453
Email or Website:	npadden@education.concordia.ca / doe.concordia.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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Institution:	Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Programs:	Listening and Speaking (Evening and Weekend) Improve your oral communication including pronunciation ($300 for 40 hrs). Academic Discussion(Evening and Weekend) Develop oral skills in classroom settings. Topics are technology and applied science for mainstream programs at NAIT. ($300 for 40 hrs). Professional Writing (Evening and Weekend) Practice writing a variety of texts with a focus on form and grammar. Forms include paragraphs, essays, reports, resumes and emails.($300 for 40 hrs). TOEFL Preparation(Evening and Weekend) Prepare for iBT TOEFL exam. ($300 for 40 hrs). Full-Time Program 3 courses: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar (20 hrs a week for 15 weeks, $2490 / $4293-International). Part-Time Program Choose from: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Vocabulary, or Writing and Grammar (7 hrs per course each week for 15 weeks, $830 / $1431- International).
Address:	11762 – 106 Street. Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Contact Person:	ESL Department
Phone Number:	(780) 471-6248
Email or Website:	esl@nait.ca / www.nait.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	See Above
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Institution:	University of Alberta
Programs:	Intensive Day Program Learn the skills needed to communicate well professionally and socially. 8 levels - ESL 100 to ESL 135. 2 to12 months of Full-Time study. Placement test required. English for Academic Purposes Gives students U of A's undergraduate requirements. 2 courses ESL 140 and ESL 145. Must have 70 iBT TOEFL or 5.5 IELTS score. Preparing for Graduate Studies Prepare for graduate studies at U of A. Only one course : ESL 550. Must have 76 iBT TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS score iBT for University Admission Improve your TOEFL score Part-time. One course only. Must have 70 iBT TOEFL or 5.5 IELTS or similar test. Part-Time Studies Program Focus on the specific skills of speaking, pronunciation, or writing using practical English. Classes 2 times a week. Must have placement test. Explore Canadian English 3 week summer program with no prerequisites. Learn English and experience the culture.
Address:	11487 89 ave Edmonton, AB T6G 2M7
Contact Person:	ESL Department
Phone Number:	(780) 492-3036 or (780) 492-5530
Email or Website:	elpinfo@ualberta.ca / elp.ualberta.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Application fee=$150, Placement Test fee= $80, for further details Please Contact Us.
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Institution:	Grant MacEwan College
Programs:	Full-Time Program 7 levels from beginner to Advanced. Placement test required. Each session is 315 hours over 14 weeks in four skill areas: reading writing, listening, and speaking. Part-Time ESL Many different courses offered during the year in the evenings or late afternoons. Please contact for more details. Explore! English Language Summer Session Morning English Classes and Afternoon workshops. Learn English and culture. No English prerequisites. English in the Workplace. EWP courses meet the needs of employers, employees or trainees.  For more information...
Address:	10050 Macdonald Drive, Edmonton AB T5J 2B7
Contact Person:	MacEwan Language Institute - Program Advisor
Phone Number:	(780) 497-4000
Email or Website:	esl@macewan.ca or international@macewan.ca (for all international student inquires) / macewan.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us or View Cost Estimates
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Institution:	Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
Programs:	English Language Training, Citizenship and Human Rights Adult Basic Literacy – Levels 2-3 English as Another Language or English as a Second Language – Levels 4-5 Health and Wellness Community and Personal Support Citizenship for New Canadians Human Rights Education
Address:	McKee Elementary School: 10725- 51 Avenue Edmonton Nazarene Church: 10712- 29 Avenue Edmonton
Contact Person:	N/A
Phone Number:	(780) 474-8445
Email or Website:	info@eisa-edmonton.org / English Language Training
Class Time:	Winter, Spring and Fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Morning and afternoon courses. Please Contact us for more information.
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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Institution:	Edmonton Mennonite Center for Newcomers
Programs:	Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) LINC for Seniors Part-Time ESL Classes Community ESL Community EAL Outreach Parenting and Literacy ESL for Seniors English Through the Arts
Address:	11713 – 82 Street Edmonton
Contact Person:	Zige
Phone Number:	(780) 423-9678
Email or Website:	info@emcn.ab.ca / English Language Services
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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Institution:	NorQuest College
Programs:	ESL Bridge to Business Careers Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses TOEFL iBT Prep Youth in Transition ESL Continuing Education courses (part-time) ESL Professional Development courses (part-time)
Address:	10212 – 108 Street Edmonton AB
Contact Person:	N/A
Phone Number:	(780) 644-6000
Email or Website:	international@norquest.ca / international.norquest.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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ESL

ESL programs are arranged by location and also by type of course.

Location

• General
• West Edmonton
• St.Albert
• Millwoods
• Programs outside Edmonton Area
• All ESL Programs

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In-Library Settlement Program

The Library Settlement Services Program is a partnership between Edmonton Public Library and Edmonton Immigrant Services Association.

Our Objectives

Settlement Practitioners work in the library setting to:

1. Assess needs of immigrant families and the possible problems
2. Increase access to programs and services of particular relevance and need for newcomers. Services are provided in a culturally competent manner, in languages specific to the needs of each family
3. Increase newcomer understanding of Canadian culture and how to function in the community at-large
4. Increase newcomer participation in the community
5. Provide newcomers with information and resources on settlement and immigration issues

Our Supports

Families are connected with many services that assist in making the transition to a new community including:

1. Accessing public transit
2. Applying for Social Insurance Number
3. Applying for Alberta Health Card
4. Applying for Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
5. Applying for Health Benefits
6. Applying for Family Sponsorship
7. Applying for Citizenship
8. Assessing work skills, accreditation and licensing
9. Finding a bank and opening an account
10. Finding a family doctor
11. Finding a place to live
12. Getting information about your rights as an employee or tenant
13. Learning English & Literacy
14. Learning about local customs, rights and responsibilities
15. Locating and accessing child care services
16. Obtaining a driver's licence
17. Resume writing and job search workshops
18. Searching for recreation programs
19. Setting up a telephone line
20. Upgrading skills and building academic credentials

Our Location

In-Library Settlement Support Services are offered at:

1. Londonderry Public Library
2. Millwoods Public Library
3. Stanley Milner Public Library

Contact

Oliver Kamau: Regional Program Coordinator
Phone: 780-474-8445 (ext. 226) / E-mail: atokamau@shawbiz.ca

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Employment Services for Immigrants

Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers 

Services

Drop-in or self-serve:

1. Computer and Fax Services
2. Internet Job Search
3. Labour Market Information
4. Videos on Job Search Skills
5. Further Education and/or Training Information

Sign up for workshops that help you:

1. Improve Interview Skills
2. Write Winning Resumes
3. Find a Good Job
4. Make Cold Calls on How to Talk to Prospective Employers
5. Conduct Self-Sssessments & Career Research
6. Learn Excellent Customer Service
7. Understand Canadian Workplace Culture
8. Improve Workplace Communications

Book an appointment with a counselor for:

1. Assessment of Training and Education Needs
2. Assistance with Career / Employment Planning

Contact

Learn more about the programs at EMCN
Phone: 780-424-7709 / E-mail: info@emcn.ab.ca

Bredin Centre for Learning

Centre for Skilled and Internationally Trained Professionals

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