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Alberta Designation Requirements (ADR) for becoming a designated learning institution for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's International Student Program

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To accept and enroll international students, Alberta learning institutions must first be designated by Alberta Advanced Education. This document explains the application process for Alberta... More ≫

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To accept and enroll international students, Alberta learning institutions must first be designated by Alberta Advanced Education. This document explains the application process for Alberta institutions wanting to become designated learning institutions under Canada's International Student Program.

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Bienvenue en Alberta : information pour les nouveaux arrivants

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Ce guide à l’intention des nouveaux arrivants en Alberta fournit des renseignements sur l’établissement, le travail et la vie dans la province. Il présente des thèmes tels que le logement,... More ≫

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Ce guide à l’intention des nouveaux arrivants en Alberta fournit des renseignements sur l’établissement, le travail et la vie dans la province. Il présente des thèmes tels que le logement, l’emploi, l’éducation, les soins de santé, le climat, les services bancaires, les achats, le transport, la garde d’enfants, le système juridique et les coutumes sociales. Il comprend également de l’information à l’intention des travailleurs étrangers temporaires.

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Travailler en Alberta : guide à l’intention des immigrants instruits et formés à l’étranger

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Avez-vous obtenu vos attestations d’études et votre formation à l’extérieur du Canada? Le guide Travailler en Alberta peut vous aider à mener des recherches ciblées sur votre profession en... More ≫

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Avez-vous obtenu vos attestations d’études et votre formation à l’extérieur du Canada? Le guide Travailler en Alberta peut vous aider à mener des recherches ciblées sur votre profession en Alberta, à examiner tous les types d’emplois qui s’offrent à vous et à vous familiariser avec le marché du travail en Alberta. Vous y trouverez des renseignements sur divers sujets, y compris la reconnaissance de vos qualifications internationales, l’enregistrement et l’accréditation, les carrières et leur gestion, les techniques de recherche d’emploi et le marché du travail. Le guide comprend également des renseignements sur les agences, les organismes professionnels, les ministères, les sites Web et les publications du gouvernement qui peuvent vous aider pendant cette période de transition.

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Alberta Designation Requirements (ADR) for becoming a designated institution for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's International Student Program [2017]

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Since June 1, 2014, all international students studying in Canada must obtain a study permit for a program that is longer than six months (or for a program shorter than six months if it has an... More ≫

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Since June 1, 2014, all international students studying in Canada must obtain a study permit for a program that is longer than six months (or for a program shorter than six months if it has an integrated and mandatory work component). To accept and enroll international students, Alberta learning institutions and training providers must be designated eligible by the Ministry of Advanced Education. This document explains how to become designated as an academic learning program at a post-secondary institution, training provider, or English language provider for international students studying in Alberta.

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Alberta Designation Requirements (ADR) for becoming a designated institution for Citizenship and Immigration Canada, International Student Program [2015]

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Since June 1, 2014, all international students studying in Canada must obtain a study permit for a program that is longer than six months (or for a program shorter than six months if it has an... More ≫

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Since June 1, 2014, all international students studying in Canada must obtain a study permit for a program that is longer than six months (or for a program shorter than six months if it has an integrated and mandatory work component). To accept and enroll international students, Alberta learning institutions and training providers must be designated eligible by the Ministry of Advanced Education. This document explains how to become designated as an academic learning program at a post-secondary institution, training provider, or English language provider for international students studying in Alberta.

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Learning a language, learning the land : newcomers, parks, and language learning : research and evaluation report

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an... More ≫

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an outdoor park setting. This report is an evaluation of the joint project between the primary partners - Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (Parks Division, Learning and Stewardship Services – herein called Alberta Parks), Edmonton Mennonite Centre for New Comers (EMCN, English Language Program) and the City of Edmonton (Natural Areas Conservation – herein called Edmonton Parks). The project was initially funded by the Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA) with additional funding provided by the Government of Alberta, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Centre for Newcomers, and Mountain Equipment Co-op. In-kind support was also provided by all the partners. The evaluation and research was conducted by a research team from St. Francis Xavier University (originally University of...

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Kindergarten to Grade 12 English as a second language : literature review update

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL... More ≫

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL student achievement; evidence regarding the effectiveness of various program delivery models; evidence and best practice suggestions for various instructional methods; various dimensions of school leadership practices for creating an optimal ESL environment; and best practice recommendations in diagnostics and assessment for ESL students. The document updates and supplements an earlier literature review included in the 2006 resource A Review of K-12 ESL Education in Alberta: Final Report.

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A review of K-12 ESL education in Alberta : final report

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second... More ≫

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second Language students, and to assist the ministry with decisions related to curriculum development, resource allocation, and support provision. As a result this study presents the state of affairs of K-12 ESL education in Alberta. A synthesis of findings has culminated in identification of factors and predictors of academic achievement of ESL students. A set of recommendations is offered as a starting point for the development of an action plan for kindergarten to Grade 12 English language learning in Alberta.

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