When students apply to register, they are interviewed via teleconferencing to determine overall suitability. Once the student is enrolled, they are given the opportunity for assessment, including Student-Directed Topics of Interest Assessment. Once the teaching staff understand their level of English competency, and their personal interests and goals, then each student is given an individual learning plan. Once students are in High School, and once they achieve the required standards according to Alberta Education, they will receive credits for their courses, including any ESL courses. This unique, Self-Directed Learning program offered at Banbury Crossroads allows students to explore a variety of topics and activities through experiential learning. International students learn how to interact comfortably with native English speakers, both inside, and outside, of school. Enhancing the student’s basic competency in English occurs through reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice, with emphasis on experiential, and project-based learning. ESL teachers are available for providing English language skills, and for support through academic courses, through one-on-one instruction. Students will learn both everyday English proficiency, as well as academic English proficiency, from having studied here, immersed in English.