esl student survey

[eslsurvey]

ESL International Student Preference Survey

This survey will help ESL schools to provide programs that meet the needs of international ESL students. This survey is confidential and no one will contact you after you have completed it unless you voluntarily give your e-mail address. Your privacy will be protected. Questions? E-mail us at eslstudentsurvey@yahoo.ca .

Please copy and paste these questions and email your responses; it would be greatly appreciated. Alternatively, you can fill out this survey online at eslsurvey.theemploymentplace.ca .

Learning English

1. In your opinion, what are the best ways to learn English? (list your ideas below)


2. What combination of classes and activities would you like?

Rate the following in order of preference with number one as the first choice.

full-time classes (25 hours a week) with some activities
full-time classes (25 hours a week) with no activities
part-time classes (15 hours a week) with afternoon activities
part-time classes (15 hours a week) with no activities

If you have another idea write it in here:

3. What type of setting would you prefer to study in?
Rate the following in order of preference with number one as the first choice.

a publicly funded institution (college, university)
a private school
a teacher homestay (live with the teacher and take classes in the home)
if you have another idea write it in here:

Teacher Homestay

1. Teacher homestay programs have small classes in the teacher's home, activities of your choice in the community and supported conversation 24/7 (all the time). Students live with their teacher and get individual attention. Would you choose this as a good way to learn English?

definitely yes
probably yes
maybe
probably not
definitely not

2. Explain your reasons and list any questions.


3. If you chose a teacher homestay, would you prefer to live in

a city
the country
no preference

4. Would you like to be notified about a Canadian teacher homestay with classes in the home?

yes / no

5. If yes, list your e-mail address or any other contact information.

a.) email address:
b.) Other Contact Info


Activity Preferences

1. List all activities that you think would be useful for you to learn English.


2. What kinds of activities would you like to do at a Canadian school? List in any order.


3. What else do you want to say about activities?


4. Some activities have admission fees. Which would you prefer?

to pay admission fees yourself
the cost included in your tuition
no preference

Student Profile

1. male female

2. Are you an international student? (not from Canada or a Canadian citizen) yes no

3. What country are you from?

4. What country are you in now?

5. Do you plan to study in Canada? yes no

6. Are you studying in Canada now? yes no

7. How long do you plan to stay in Canada?

8. How many months will you

spend studying?
just travelling?
working?

9. How many different schools will you go to while you are in Canada?

10. If you are studying in Canada now, did you choose your school before you came to Canada? yes no

Contact

1. How did/do you look for ESL courses in Canada? e.g. search Internet, through an agent, a friend


2. If you are taking a course in Canada now, how did you find it?


3. What key words do/did you use to search the internet for ESL courses?


Thank you for completing this survey.