"If you are a federal public servant looking for help to get your language levels, I can't imagine a better language school than Equinox.  Albert and his team have put together a program that does not beat around the bush when it comes to preparing you for your tests. I was assigned a small team of well educated, thoughtful and experienced teachers from various backgrounds who were able to adapt the program to my learning style, and managed to make the experience stimulating and interesting throughout. In the end, I was not only successfully prepared for my tests, I returned to work with a greater appreciation of the french language and in general of the world of La Francophonie. Thank you Equinox for the great experience!"

Equinox Canada offers a variety of training programs in French and English as Second Languages in accordance with the Public Service Commission’ standards.
Our clientele may benefit from our low price packages in Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian.
It is a requirement that all teaching staff hold a university degree in Linguistics, Literature, Education/Pedagogy, Communication, and Sociology, and are highly qualified to administer language programs in accordance with the requirements of the “A”, “B”, and “C” levels of the Public Service Commission.
Equinox Canada’s expertise is solidly founded on its belief on continued training of its teaching staff. Equally important is research in the area of language training, in general, and of Adult Foreign or Second Language acquisition, in particular.
Our motto is Balance matters. The Equinox team is constantly working towards maintaining the necessary balance between high success expectations on the part of Public Servants and the complexities involved in a Second Language acquisition
Depending on the student’s specific needs, we offer private one-on-one or group training programs for up to 4 students as well as flexible schedules to accommodate the need to combine work and training of some Public Servants

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EQUINOX CANADA The Language Architect!
  • Efficiency-driven programs that use the latest research findings in Second Language acquision
  • Ensuring retention of language abilities in a manner that reduces overall costs and inspire confidence in all concerned
THE EQUINOX MISSION
  • Providing language instruction of the highest quality and that meets the Second Language Training Evaluation Program of the PSC
  • Offering a range of writing and document services, including general and technical writing, translation and editing
THE EQUINOX EXPERTISE
  • Programs supervised by a former university professor who holds a Doctorate in Linguistics and Literature
  • Close contacts with the academic linguistic community
  • Proven experience in research in Second Language acquisition
  • Instructors with advanced academic standing
THE EQUINOX APPROACH
  • Emphasis on research and practice
  • Approach to teaching as both a human science and an art
  • Emphasis on partnership that involves students, instructors, Academic Advisors and Training Project Authorities
  • Emphasis on scientific placement tests
  • Clear learning objectives and personalized learning plans
THE EQUINOX PLANS
  • Regular plan towards the « BBB » profile
  • Regular plan towards the « CBC » profile
  • « B » level Language Ability Maintenance
  • « C » level Language Ability Maintenance
  • Program towards a level of proficiency in professional writing and mastery of public communication
THE EQUINOX PROGRAMS
  • The Systemic Acquisition Learning Program (SALP)
  • The Applied Communication Strategies Platform Program (ACSPP)
  • The Maxi Test
  • The Language Ability Maintenance Program (LAMP)
THE EQUINOX TEAM
  • Requirement of a university degree in Linguistics, Education, Literature and Communication
  • Mandatory training in the Equinox main teaching approaches and programs
  • Continued training on the PSC evaluation standards
  • Accountability
EQUINOX TRAINING FORMATS
  • Full-time one-on-one
  • Part-time one-on-one
  • Semi-group program
  • Part-time group
  • Full-time group
THE EQUINOX AMENITIES
  • Access to computers and the Internet
  • Focused discussions on subjects related to the Federal Government and the Public Service
  • Intercultural communication by way of cultural forums, history capsules, etc.
  • Workshops on technical writing and public communication
THE EQUINOX TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
  • 8 am – 10 am: Grammar build-up/consolidation (SALP)
  • 10 am- 12 pm: Oral Interaction (ACSPP)
  • 12 pm – 1 pm: Lunch
  • 1 pm – 3 pm: Syntax & vocabulary build-up/consolidation (texts analysis)
  • 3 pm – 4 pm: Communication strategies /preparation for the PSC tests and pedagogic supervision (LAMP)
THE EQUINOX TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
  • A highly stimulating atmosphere suitable for adult learning
  • Unlimited free coffee and tea service
  • Access to a kitchen with microwaves and fridges
  • Meeting areas equipped with wide screen TV, DVD and VDEO players
WELCOME!
CENTRE LINGUISTIQUE
EQUINOX
LANGUAGE CENTRE INC.


309 Cooper Street,
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5
Tel.: (613) 563-3333
Fax: (613) 563-8879
info@equinoxcanada.ca
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Living outside the National Capital Region is no longer an obstacle to your level "B" or "C".
Equinox Canada is now offering its Telephone Tutoring Programme. Public Servants from B.C., P.E.I or New Brunswick have been successfully involved in this programme.
Call us for more information!

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"I am delighted to be among the growing list of Veterans Affairs Canada staff in Charlottetown who passed the PSC "C" level oral proficiency test thanks to the Equinox telephone turoring program. The keys to success are strutured approach, outstanding teaching and the flexibility to fit teaching sessions to a busy work schedule. My advice: oick up the phone, this works."

David Pedlar, Ph.D.
Research Director
Veterans Affairs Canada.

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Equinox Canada Language Ability Maintenance Programme (LAMP) available onsite at the learner's workplace.