卡爾加里大學是加拿大的一所世界200強大學，在國際上有一定的聲譽?？柤永锎髮W每年面向世界各國招生，除了開設有本科、碩士、博士三個階段的課程，還開設有大學預備課程。預備課程針對符合學術資格但尚未滿足英語入學要求的學生。那么，卡爾加里大學的預備課程情況如何呢?值不值得上?下面就和出國留學網(wǎng)一起來了解吧!
Our Purpose
The International Foundations Program was created to help academically-qualified students gain English Language Proficiency for undergraduate and graduate program admission. The International Foundations Program provides students planning on doing degree programs at the U of C with an on-campus program to help them achieve their academic goals. Students in the International Foundations Program gain fluency in their use of the English language while learning in an academic environment which prepares them for their university studies. The program is full-time and intensive, for undergraduate and graduate students.
預備課程的目的
國際預備課程旨在幫助符合學術資格的學生獲取本科入學和碩士入學所要求的英語能力。國際預備課程為計劃在卡爾加里大學攻讀學位項目的學生提供校園課程，幫助他們實現(xiàn)學術目標。學習國際預備課程的學生可以熟練地使用英語，并有機會在學術化的環(huán)境中學習，為他們的大學學習做準備。該計劃是集中的全日制學習，針對本科和研究生。
Many students who need English Language Proficiency (ELP) choose to come to the International Foundations Program to satisfy this admission requirement. Gaining proficiency in the English language is often the first place a student needs to begin. The International Foundations Program assists both prospective undergraduate and graduate students to gain English language proficiency.
許多需要英語語言熟練證書的學生都選擇加入國際預備課程，以此來滿足入學要求。熟練地使用英語通常是學生第一步需要做的。國際預備課程同時幫助未來本科生和未來研究生熟練掌握英語。
What is the International Foundations Program?
The International Foundations Program is a uniquely focused English language program that prepares English as a Second Language (ESL) students for university studies. It is designed especially for intermediate to advanced ESL students who want to learn English in a challenging and effective environment that trains them for academic success at the undergraduate or graduate level.
什么是國際預備課程?
國際預備課程是一個獨特的英語集中學習計劃，為英語為第二語言的學生準備大學學習。計劃特別針對想在富有挑戰(zhàn)而高效的環(huán)境中學習英語的水平在中級到高級的學生，這個計劃有助于學生在本科和研究生階段獲得學術上的成功。
The program is comprised of three tiers with students taking rigorous language assessment to place them into the appropriate tier. Each tier consists of thirteen weeks (approximately 260 hours) of instruction, including exams. Students who place in tier one normally take one year to complete the program.
國際預備課程分為三個級別，學生先參加嚴格的語言測評，然后被分到適合的級別。每個級別有十三周的教學學習(大約260個學時)，包括考試。分在第一個級別的學生一般需要一年學習時間。
Students who join the International Foundations Program are highly motivated to develop the language skills necessary to succeed at university. By the end of the program, successful students are able to:
Write effective summaries, responses and essays at a university level
Use their increased speaking skills to participate actively in all aspects of university life
Employ improved speed and accuracy for both reading and listening comprehension in academic contexts
Implement critical thinking skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Make use of effective learning strategies both inside and outside of the university classroom
加入國際預備課程的學生具有高度自覺性，積極培養(yǎng)大學學業(yè)所需要的語言技能。計劃結束的時候，學生可以有能力：
1.有效寫作大學階段的總結、回復和文章
2.借助獲得的口語技能，積極參與各方面的大學生活
3.調(diào)動閱讀與聽力能力，服務于學術文本學習
4.將批判性思維運用到閱讀、寫作、聽力和口語中
5.充分利用大學課堂內(nèi)外的學習策略
Instructors in the program have advanced experience and training in teaching ESL. They use an active, learner-centred communicative approach that focuses on helping the students themselves arrive at an understanding of the English language proficiency requirements necessary for academic studies. This inquiry based methodology fosters research skills and initiative in the students in order to help them succeed at a research-intensive university like the University of Calgary.
課程老師在對英語為第二語言的學生的教學方面有豐富的培訓經(jīng)驗。他們的教學以學生為中心，集中幫助學生培養(yǎng)起對學術學習所要求的英語能力的理解。這種以調(diào)研為基礎的方法有利于培養(yǎng)學生的研究技能和創(chuàng)新精神，幫助他們在卡爾加里大學這樣的研究型大學中獲得成功。
Students who successfully complete the International Foundations Program with a grade of C or higher fulfill the English Language Proficiency requirement for most undergraduate programs at the University of Calgary. Additionally, successful completion of the International Foundations Program is accepted in lieu of Alberta English Language Arts 30-1.
順利完成國際預備課程、成績在C及以上的學生，滿足卡爾加里大學大部分本科課程的英語語言要求。另外，順利完成國際預備課程課程還會被認可為拿到相當于阿爾伯塔省英語語言藝術30-1的證書。
Why choose the International Foundations Program?
Why is the International Foundations Program your best choice to satisfy the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for admission to the U of C?
The International Foundations Program is a better tool than standardized English tests like CAEL or IELTS for achieving English language proficiency
為什么要選擇國際預備課程?
為什么國際預備課程可以最好地滿足卡爾加里大學英語入學要求?
相對于諸如加拿大學術英語水平考試和雅思考試這樣的標準化考試，國際預備課程可以更多地掌握英語熟練能力。
1.A CAEL or IELTS score does not teach you how to do research; how to give a successful oral presentation; how to write effective papers for your professors; or how to do other important academic tasks. The time you spend comprehensively acquiring these skills before you begin your degree studies means less time acquiring these skills when you face a deadline.
2.A CAEL or IELTS score is simply a test result. You either pass or fail with no benefit to the development of your proficiency. University instructors will not slow down to accommodate students struggling with their English even if they have achieved an acceptable CAEL or IELTS score. Prepare yourself now for your best success later. You are further ahead to invest your time and energy now to prepare for your future academic success.
1.學術英語水平考試或雅思考試不會叫你如何做研究、如何掌握熟練的口語、如何有效寫作給教授看的文章，以及如何完成其他重要的學術任務。在開始學位學習之前就全身心投入到這些技能的學習，意味著以后面臨截止日期的時候可以更快地掌握這些技能。
2.學術英語水平考試或雅思考試成績僅僅是一個考試結果。要么通過要么通不過，對英語熟練能力的培養(yǎng)沒有什么幫助。即便是通過了學術英語水平考試或雅思考試，拿到了被學校認可的成績，也可能面臨語言困難的問題，而這時，大學老師不會放慢節(jié)奏讓你適應。因此現(xiàn)在就開始準備吧，以便往后有更好的成績?，F(xiàn)在就投入時間和經(jīng)歷，準備你未來的學術成功。
We are the ONLY proficiency program on campus directly linked to undergraduate admission
1.NO other program in Calgary can offer you conditional admission to a degree program at the U of C.
2.We are the only program on campus which is directly linked in the admissions process for academically-qualified students who need English language proficiency.
3.Both prospective undergraduate AND graduate students can gain ELP for admission purposes with the International Foundations Program.
國際預備課程是唯一的直接針對本科入學的校園英語熟練計劃
1.在卡爾加里，沒有其他計劃可以為你提供有條件入學卡爾加里大學學位課程。
2.國際預備課程為唯一的直接與入學相關的校園計劃，適用于符合學術資格的尚未滿足英語入學要求的學生。
3.本科生和研究生都可以參加國際預備課程，獲取入學所需的英語能力。
Our Instructors are highly qualified professionals who want to see you succeed
Our instructors have specific preparation in the field of Teaching English as a Second Language who expertly guide students towards achieving their English language proficiency. Students can move into their degree programs with confidence.
這里的老師是具有高級資格的專業(yè)人員，他們想看到你成功
這里的老師特地為英語為第二語言的學生提供英語教學，指導學生熟練掌握英語。學生可以滿懷信心地進入學位課程的學習。