Concordia also has over 15 research centres. Concordia promotes an interdisciplinary approach to learning and is a trailblazer in accommodating student needs by offering flexible class schedules, part-time programs and distinctive services for mature students, women, students over 55 and the disabled. Growing international activities are coordinated through the Centre for International Academic Cooperation. Concordia professors have travelled to more than 100 countries and Concordia continues to host visiting students and professors from every corner of the globe. This program focuses on improving students' language skills and prepares them for advanced academic endeavors at an English-speaking institution.
Classes improve students' academic reading, writing, listening and discussion skills.
Completion of the Advanced II level of the Intensive English Language Program satisfies the Concordia University's English language requirement for admission. An intermediate level of proficiency is required. Students need to have a high intermediate or advanced level of proficiency in order to qualify for this course. This program focuses on improving students' language skills and prepares them for advanced academic endeavors at an English-speaking institution. Levels I and II develop skills and strategies, which are necessary to understand lectures and communicate effectively with professors and fellow graduate students.