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    The goal of Cornerstone's Bridge Program is to help younger students assimilate into the mainstream Canadian education system. Our philosophy revolves around a simple 3-step progression: EXPOSURE leading to FAMILIARITY fuelling CONFIDENCE. We begin by exposing students to the teaching methods and courses taught at Canadian schools in an ESL context. We immerse students in the language, customs, and subject matters offered in Canadian public and private schools helping to acquaint them with the mainstream program. Academic disciplines such as Canadian History, Geography, Literature, Math and Science are highlighted in our international program. Through quality education and individualized attention, our students gain the confidence necessary to integrate into the Canadian classrooms.

The Program

   Our program has two main division: ESL in the morning and Core Subjects in the afternoon. Grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are allotted specific times for instruction. Textbooks, reading books, writing journals, videos, audios and other materials are used during instruction to address the specific ESL skill.

   In the afternoon, Core Subject studies are addressed within an ESL context. In many instances, actual textbooks required by the Canadian education system are used for instruction. Afternoon classes are more dynamic with group projects, presentations and experiments leading the way for our activity-based program.

   In addition to our classroom instruction, we foster assimilation through frequent field trips and weekly activities. From the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario to the Ontario Science Centre and so much more, we take advantage of rich learning centers and cultural festivities the city of Toronto has to offer.

The Personal Touch

   We are committed to the success of every student. Each student receives an academic evaluation and individual counselling regarding admissions to, and studies in Canadian schools. We take our young learners and their guardians to visit the schools and assist in the admissions process.

 The goal of Cornerstone's Bridge Program is to help you assimilate into the mainstream. Our philosophy evolves around a simple 3 step progression:EXPOSURE leading to FAMILIARITY fueling CONFIDENCE. We begin by exposing you to the teaching methods and courses taught at Canadian schools in an ESL context. We immerse you in the language, customs, and subject matters offered in Canadian public and private schools helping you to get acquainted with the mainstream program. Academic disciplines such as Canadian History, Geography, Literature, Math and Science are highlighted in our international program. Through quality education and individualized attention, our students will gain the confidence necessary to integrate into the Canadian classrooms.