Exam Power Preparation

Core English

TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC

Power Preparation for TOEFL, IELTS and TOEIC* preparation are highly structured, comprehensive courses of study with a proven record of success. Participants will be challenged to work hard, learn efficiently and study strategically to ensure exam success.

The morning periods (periods 1 to 4) concentrate on developing common core reading, critical writing and note taking skills. In the afternoons (periods 5 to 7), the emphasis is on speaking, listening and writing skills for exam questions and real time test drills to ensure your readiness for test day. In addition to covering all skill areas, the courses include assignments and computer practice on a regular basis.

Non-test review classes on grammar, vocabulary and writing will ensure that you have a solid foundation for the exam. Skills and Strategies for each of the sections of the test are provided with clearly defined steps to improve performance on the test. Complete Tests, in both paper and computer format for the TOEFL, will allow you the experience of taking actual exam tests with all of the sections together in one complete test.

TOEIC students have the option of taking Core English or Focus on Communication in the morning periods. For more information on the TOEIC Focused Course see Focused Courses.

Course Features

Entry level: High Intermediate - Level 7 (out of 11).
Age: 16 years plus
Duration: 2 to 16 weeks
Start Date: Every week
Assessment: Weekly
Certificate on Completion
Course Intensity: 32 lessons
Students not meeting required entry level must first upgrade in CORE English program.

Mornings	Academic Foundation Programs
Monday to Friday	Exam Power Preparation Level: 7 ↑	Academic Pathway Program Level: 7 ↑
Period 1 8:40 to 9:30	▸ Academic Reading Patterns ▸ Strategic Reading Methods and Reading Practice
Break – 10 Min.	.
Period 2 9:30 to 10:20	▸ Applied Reading Methods ▸ Academic Vocabulary and Note Taking Techniques
Break – 5 Min.	.
Period 3 10:40 to 11:20	▸ Reading Comprehension ▸ Practice Vocabulary in Context
Break – 5 Min.	.
Period 4 11:30 to 12:20	▸ Presentations: Planning, Preparation and Delivery
Break – 40 Min.	Lunch Break – 40 minutes
Afternoons	For EPP and Foundation Program Students	For APP Students Only
Afternoons Mon to Thu	EPP Focus Periods 5 and 6 cover same topic. TOEFL, IELSTS and TOEIC Prep Open as Electives for Core and FOC students	APP Focus Only Open to APP students
Period 5 13:00 to 13:50	▸ Reading Strategies ▸ Vocabulary Building ▸ Full Practice Test Simulations	▸ Grammar Foundations ▸ Sentence Construction ▸ Vocabulary Forms
Break – 10 Min.	Break – 10 Min.
Period 6 14:00 to 14:50	▸ Listening Tactics ▸ Note Taking Techniques ▸ Speaking Patterns and Delivery	▸ Paragraph Development ▸ Essay Writing and Construction ▸ Citation Standards (MLA, APA, etc…)
Break – 10 Min.	Break – 10 Min.
.Period 7 15:00 to 15:50	Extended skills practice for academic writing, vocabulary building and speaking under test conditions.	NA
English Clinic
Fridays ONLY 13:00 up to 14:50	Open to students in all programs 13:00 up to 14:50 every Friday. The clinic provides drop-in language support and guidance to help you achieve your goals. Whether you need help with grammar, pronunciation, writing, conversation or assignments and preparing your resume, teachers will be there to assist you.

Lessons	Core English	Focus on Communication	Academic Pathway Exam Preparation	ELT / TESOL	English in Action Fridays 8:40 – 9:30 FOC students only	+ 2 lessons /week English Clinic – Fridays 13:00 up to 14:50
20+ Lessons	Period 1-4	NA	NA	NA	Develop your English skills effectively through interactive games, activities and real life simulations such as: interviews, presentations, phone conversations, email correspondence, etc. Period 1 on Fridays only and only for FOC.	Open to students in all programs 13:00 up to 14:50 every Friday. The clinic provides drop-in language support and guidance to help you achieve your goals. Whether you need help with grammar, pronunciation, writing, conversation or resumes.
24+ Lessons	NA	Period 2-6 Plus English in Action	NA	NA
28+ Lessons	Period 1 to 6	Period 2-7 Plus English in Action	APP Period 1-6	Period 1 to 6 30 lessons/week.
32+ Lessons	Period 1 to 7	NA	EPP Period 1-6	NA

If you are considering pursuing higher education in Canada (college or university) the majority of programs require a minimum APP exit test score of 70-74 or its equivalent (see red row below). for entry.

Duolingo	TOEFL / IBT	IELTS	CEFR	Quest Level ²	APP Exit Test
1 CEFR: Common European Framework \| 2 APP: Quest’s Academic Pathway Program
0 to 10	0 – 8	0 – 1	A1	1 (Beg 1)	0 – 3
15 to 25	9 to 18	1 to 15	A1	2 (Beg 2)	4 – 13
30 to 40	19 – 29	2 – 2.5	A1 – A2	3 (Beg 3)	14 – 24
45 to 50	30 to 34	3 to 3.5	A2	4 (Int. 1)	25 – 35
55 to 60	35 to 45	4	B1	5 (Int. 2)	36 – 47
65 to 90	46 to 59	4.5 to 5	B1	6 (Int. 3)	48 – 59
95 to 100	60 to 78	5.5	B2	7 – (Int.4)	60 – 69
105 to 125	79 to 93	6 to 6.5	B2	8 (Adv.1)	70 – 74
130 to 135	94 to 101	7	C1	9 (Adv. 2)	75 – 87
150 to 155	102 to 114	7.5 to 8	C 1	10 (Adv. 3)	88 – 90
160	115 to 117	8.5	C1	11 (Adv. 4)	90 to 94
NA	118 to 120	9	C2	12 (Adv. 5)	95 to 100

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