TIPS: Truro International Programs & Services
The heart of our internationals program is our ESOL classes. From September to May, we have two sets of ESOL classes – morning and evening. We also have summer programs, conversation classes, and lots of special events.
Important Links
Registration for our Fall 2022 semester opens July 18th and classes begin September 14th.
The heart of TIPS is our ESOL classes.
We have two sets of classes – morning and evening
Morning Classes
Morning Classes meet in person at Truro Anglican Church on Tuesdays & Thursdays:
ESOL Class: 10:00am-11:30am EST
Four levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Advanced Plus
Evening Classes
Evening Classes meet online via Zoom on Mondays & Wednesdays:
ESOL Classes: 7:15pm-8:45pm EST
Four levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Advanced Plus
Our ESOL classes are led by volunteer teachers, with a number of volunteer assistants as well. The classes are very interactive, and the assistants allow us to maintain small teacher-to-student ratios for practice exercises and discussions.
“Extra” Classes (both online & in person):
These “extra” classes are conversation-based classes that are designed to let you practice your conversational English skills while making new friends and sharing with one another.
Conversation & Culture
Tuesdays from 12:15-1:30pm EST
This class is a discussion class, designed to give our students an opportunity to practice their conversational English conversational skills and to encourage an exchange of ideas and a sharing of cultures. Each class will begin with a short (10-15 minute) presentation on the topic of the day, then the volunteers and students will be divided into small groups for the discussion time. A few minutes before the end of the class, the groups will all come together and one student from each group will have an opportunity to share something interesting that their group discussed.
Exploring Faith
Thursdays from 12:15-1:30pm EST
This class is also a conversation class that does a literary overview of the Bible. Learn more about the Bible and the stories of the Christian faith while practicing your English skills.
TIPS (Truro International Programs & Services) has been Truro Anglican’s “Bridge to the International Community” for more than 35 years.