FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Student Registration Steps
HOW TO REGISTER TO ALCC
HERE ARE THE STEPS IN MORE DETAIL
- Submit a completed application form and copy of a valid passport
- Pay $175 application fee
- Complete an online placement test
- Have an interview with a senior teacher
- ALCC will determine your English level and study plan
- Receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA), Invoice, Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Authorization
- Pay fees due in full and return signed PAL authorization
- Receive a Letter of Enrolment, Confirmation of Acceptance, Provincial Attestation Letter
Student Registration Steps (PAL)
HOW TO REGISTER TO ALCC (PAL)
HERE ARE THE STEPS IN MORE DETAIL
- Submit a completed application form and copy of a valid passport
- Pay $175 application fee
- Complete an online placement test
- Have an interview with a senior teacher
- ALCC will determine your English level and study plan
- Receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA), Invoice, Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Authorization
- Pay fees due in full and return signed PAL authorization
- Receive a Letter of Enrolment, Confirmation of Acceptance, Provincial Attestation Letter
Placement Testing
PLACEMENT TESTING
For students who do not possess the results of an academic English Language proficiency test, we have our own internal placement testing.
This consists of two parts:
- Online placement test
- Virtual meeting
PART 1: OPT
- Upon paying the registration fee students will receive instructions for the Oxford Online Placement Test.
- The instructions include a username and password to access the test.
- This is an 80-minutes test that has two parts. The first component focus on English Usage (reading, vocabulary and grammar), while the second component focuses on Listening.
- Students should take as much time as you need without going over the limit.
PART 2: INTERVIEW
- Once the results of the OPT are received, students will be sent a booking link by email.
- Students will book a time using the link provided and choosing “placement test interview.”
- The available slots are presented in the student’s local time and will be a virtual meeting via Teams.
- The test will consist of a speaking assessment and a writing task to be completed during the meeting.
- Students must have their camera on during the interview and have a paper and pen for the writing task.
Sample Timetables
SAMPLE TIMETABLES
We have three core programs that have standard schedules throughout the year.
- University Bridging Program (UBP)
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- General English Program (GEP)
UNIVERSITY BRIDGING PROGRAM
LEVEL: University/college Pathway INSTRUCTORS: TBD TERM: 2025
| Monday to Friday | |
|---|---|
| Session | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
NOTES:
- Students need to be available from 9:30 – 12:30 daily.
- Break time will vary depending on the tasks of that day.
- Students will have 15 hours of in-class instruction and 10 hours of self-guided learning per week.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
LEVEL: 3/4/5 INSTRUCTORS: TBD TERM: 2025
MORNING SESSION
| Monday to Friday | |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM |
| Break | 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM |
| Session 2 | 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM |
Textbook: PATHWAYS (Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking)
AFTERNOON SESSION
| Monday to Friday | |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 12:15 PM– 01:25 PM |
| Break | 01:25 PM – 01:35 PM |
| Session 2 | 01:35 PM – 02:45 PM |
Textbook: PATHWAYS (Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking)
OFFICE HOURS
| Monday to Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Meeting Time * | 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM |
* These times are designated for students to ask questions, talk to the teacher or review any work.
GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAM
LEVEL: 1/2/3 INSTRUCTORS: TBD TERM: 2025
| Monday to Friday | |
|---|---|
| Session | 9:30 - 12:30 |
* Teachers are available Monday to Thursday. These times are designated for students to ask questions, talk to the teacher or review any work.
