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 | Included; students keep Periods A&B texts |
| 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.
