Business English Diploma

English - LSC Toronto and LSC Vancouver
Minimum Ability High-intermediate
Minimum Age 18
Programme Combination of business English courses and work placement
Programme Start Any Monday outside of Official Holidays
Course Materials students purchase required course materials
Programme Length 12 weeks
VISA (Study Permit) Not required for studies up to 6 months; study permit needed after 6 months

Description of Programme

The Business English Diploma offers students an exciting combination of courses that focus on English skills for business along with a challenging volunteer workplace experience.

All students enroll for 8 weeks of the 30 Lessons programme and then complete 4 weeks at an unpaid workplace assignment.

A variety of popular LSC courses are open to Business English Diploma candidates for their 8 weeks of the 30 Lessons programme. The volunteer workplace assignment provides students with real experiences for use of English in an actual workplace environment.

To be accepted into the Business English Diploma, students must already have acquired a minimum skill level of high-intermediate in English.

Once in the programme, students follow a combination of required and optional courses.

Business English Diploma courses include:

Course Level Length Periods
REQUIRED      
International Business English Advanced 4 weeks A & B
Workplace Readiness Advanced 4 weeks C & D
OPTIONAL      
International Business English Intermediate 4 weeks A & B
Skills Studies Intermediate 4 weeks C & D
General English Advanced 4 weeks A & B
TOEFL Preparation Advanced 4 weeks A & B
Skills Studies Advanced 4 weeks C & D
TOEIC Preparation Advanced 4 weeks C & D

Placement Test

The student completes a written placement test first to ensure that the minimum score is met before proceeding with the application. Please contact LSC for the test.