ELC Brochure - Continuing Studies at UVic

Study English in
Canada!
2017
Victoria
Victoria, BC
• Smartest City in Canada (Maclean’s
magazine)
• #1 Small City in the Americas (fDi
Magazine – Financial Times, London)
• Friendliest City in Canada
• Third Friendliest City in the World
(Condé Nast Traveler)
• Winner, American Cities of the Future
Awards (fDi Magazine – Financial
Times, London)
Quick facts
Victoria
• Canada’s Second Most Creative City
(Martin Prosperity Institute)
• Capital city of British Columbia
• Population: 370,000
• Mildest weather in Canada
• Approximately 30-minute flight to
Vancouver or Seattle
• Over 200 restaurants and pubs in the
downtown area
• Excellent shopping and outdoor
activities
• Beautiful, clean city
• Welcoming and supportive
community for international students
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UVic
University of Victoria (UVic)
As a UVic student, you’ll join a friendly,
diverse community of students at one
of Canada’s best universities.
Quick facts
• Ranked in the top 1% of universities
worldwide
• Home to 21,000 students
• 15-minute bus ride to downtown
Victoria
• Beautiful, park-like campus
• Campus includes cafeterias,
restaurants, a post office, pharmacy,
multiple cafés and a movie theatre
• World-class programs in Business,
Science and Engineering
• World-class gym, completed in 2015
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University of Victoria
Welcome to the
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The ELC
Imagine a place where students from
all over the world study English, learn
about other cultures and enjoy living
in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities.
That’s life at the UVic English Language
Centre (ELC).
• Home to over 2,500 ESL students from
30 countries every year
• An integral part of one of Canada’s
top universities
• A welcoming community
• Free activities
• Located in a modern building,
completed in 2016
ELC programs include:
• Academic and General programs
• An average of 15 students per class;
maximum of 18
• 20 to 30 class hours per week
• Social and cultural activities guided
by ELC Cultural Assistants
English Language Centre
ELC
• Report card and Certificate of
Participation upon completion
• Access to conditional admission to
UVic degree programs
• Optional homestay or dormitory
accommodation
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Programs
ELC Program Overview
Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Pathways Program
Summer Academic
Intensive Course
Academic
UAP
Canadian Studies
University Admission
Preparation
Academic
or
General
12-Week Intensive
English Program
Monthly Language
and Culture
Summer Language
and Culture
General Programs
Academic Programs
Focus on speaking and listening, with some
reading and writing
• 12-Week Intensive English (ELPI General)
• Monthly English Programs
• Summer Language and Culture Programs
Focus on developing all 4 English skills:
speaking, listening, reading and writing
• 12-Week Intensive English (ELPI Academic)
• University Pathways Program
• University Admission Preparation (UAP) Program
• UAP and Canadian Studies
• Summer Academic Intensive Program (ELAI)
ELC Level : 9- and
12- week programs
ELC Level: monthly
programs
IELTS
CEFR Level
200
Level 1
3-3.5
A2
330
Level 10
3.5‐4
A2+
410
Level 20
4‐4.5
B1
490
Level 30/ 40
5‐5.5
B2
570
Level 40
5.5-6
B2+
UAP
Level 40
6‐6.5
C1
Programs
General
Chart is for reference only and all levels are approximate. Students will be tested by the ELC on their first
day and placed at the appropriate level.
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30 hours
am/pm classes
general/academic
homestay
Over 1,000 students from 30 countries
attend ELPI each year. It’s a program full of
options and opportunities that you can
tailor to your interests and needs. In ELPI,
you can take general classes for developing
communication, or academic classes that focus
on speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Program Features
• 6 class levels (High Beginner to University
Admission Preparation)
•Elective classes
• Access to the ELC Study Centre and
Pronunciation Centre
• Access to the Writing Centre and Computer
Assisted Language Laboratory (CALL)
• Free weekly activities
• Pathway to UVic degree programs
Study Centre and Pronunciation Centre
• Conversation with teachers and volunteers in a relaxed setting
• Drop-in “Active English” classes 4 days per
week
• Writing Centre for one-on-one academic
writing support
Social and Cultural Activities
• Coffee socials, sports, movies, festivals,
volunteering
• Optional activities include: Butchart Gardens,
theatre, ski trips, Vancouver trips, kayaking,
whale watching (additional fees apply)
Your 12-Week Program Options
Upper Beginner and Low-Intermediate
levels build fundamental communication skills
by focussing on comprehension and speaking
confidence.
Intermediate and Advanced levels (410 and above) offer students 2 class options:
• Academic English: for students who would like to complete a degree at an Englishspeaking university.
• General English: for students who would
like to explore career, business and personal
interests.
University Admission Preparation (UAP)
UAP is the highest academic level in our
12-week program. This option is perfect
for students wishing to meet the English
language requirement for UVic.
Your UAP classes will focus on:
• academic English;
• oral presentations;
•note-taking;
• reading academic texts;
• report writing;
• research and computer use.
IELTS and TOEIC Exam
Preparation
elective
test preparation
Programs
Programs
12-Week Intensive
English Program (ELPI)
part-time
IELTS and TOEIC preparation classes are
offered as electives in the ELPI program or on
their own.
• 9-week part-time programs (36 hours)
• Reading, listening and test-taking strategies
• Writing and speaking development,
including organization, grammar, vocabulary,
pronunciation and intonation
• Entrance requirement: TOEIC 600, 71 iBT or
IELTS 5.0
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Programs
9-Week Summer Academic
Intensive Program (ELAI)
22.5 hours
pm classes
academic
homestay
A 9-week academic summer program and the
perfect bridge between spring and fall ELPI
programs.
Program Features
Monday to Thursday 1–5:15 pm
Fridays 8:30 am–12:45 pm
20 hours
am/pm classes
academic
homestay or dormitory
This 4-week academic program is available for students
who want to meet the language requirements for UVic.
Advanced English and Canadian Studies
University Pathways Program for International Students
12 months
am/pm classes
academic
homestay or dormitory
Fast-track your education by combining ESL classes with first-year credit courses! The Pathways program is an excellent option
if you wish to obtain an undergraduate degree from UVic, but still need to improve your English skills.
Program Features
Requirements
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Academic: You must meet the academic admission
requirements for the University of Victoria.
Full-time 12-month program
2 program streams: Social Sciences (includes
pre-Business) or Science and Engineering
7 first-year credit courses
Same UVic curriculum and instructors
Smaller first-year classes
Specialized workshops catered to your needs
Additional academic support through labs and tutorials
Potential to graduate in 4 years*
Language: 5.5 IELTS with no section less than 5.0 or 71 iBT
with no section less than 15
• Focus on Academic English and university study skills
• introduction to Canadian Culture course (CS101)*
• Academic Skills workshops (Study Skills, Note-taking,
Plagiarism)
• Weekly writing clinics
• Teaching Assistants who provide one-to-one help with
both courses
Requirements
Academic: Students who intend to apply to a UVic
degree program must meet UVic’s academic admission
requirements.
Language: 6.0 IELTS with no section less than 5.5 or 79 iBT
with no section less than 17.
Successful completion of this program fulfills the English
language requirement for entrance to UVic undergraduate
degree programs. Students must:
•receive a passing grade (80%) for Advanced English;
•receive a minimum 60% in Canadian Studies; students may
take this course for 1.5 credit units for an additional fee.
• 5 class levels (High Beginner to Advanced)
• Workshops and one-on-one support for
academic writing assignments
• Access to the Computer Assisted Language
Laboratory (CALL)
• Optional weekend trips
Customized Group Programs
The ELC offers customized short-term programs
which can be designed to suit the schedule and
special interests of a group of students.
Programs may include:
• Business English
• English for Teachers
• English and Volunteering
Admission to UVic
Programs
4-Week University Admission
Preparation (UAP)
Students who meet the academic requirements
for UVic undergraduate degree programs may be
granted Preliminary or Conditional Admission if
they have one of the following:
• IELTS 5.5, with no section less than 5.0
• iBT TOEFL 71, with no section less than 15
• Enrollment in the ELC 12-week program at
410 level
For more information, visit www.uvic.
ca/future-students/undergraduate/
admissions/index.php
Students applying for graduate programs
should contact garo@uvic.ca.
* For a 4-year degree program. Engineering is a 5-year program.
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Programs
part-time
In some of our language programs you can add Business
Boost workshops to improve your Business English skills and
understanding of Canadian business culture.
In Business Boost you will receive:
• 20 hours of Business English classes (July four-week option);
• 14 hours of Business English classes (August three- and
four-week options);
• a guided tour of a local business to see some of the
business concepts you’ve studied in action within the
Canadian context;
Monthly Language and Culture Programs (3–6 weeks)
20 hours
general
dormitory (july
– aug)
Our monthly programs provide general English courses to
anyone looking for a fun short-term language experience.
Program Features
• 20 class hours per week
• 5 class levels (High Beginner to Advanced)
• Focus on speaking and listening skills
• Canadian Culture and Conversation workshops
• Access to the Computer Assisted Language Laboratory (CALL)
• Free activities and optional weekend trips
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homestay (sept
– june)
September–April Program Schedule
Monday to Thursday:9 am–12 pm, 1–3 pm
Intensive English classes
Friday:
Social and cultural activities
Weekends:
Optional activities
May–August Program Schedule
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Intensive English Classes
Afternoons:
Social and cultural activities
Evenings:Optional activities for students living
in dormitories, such as sports, movies
and language games (most with no
additional cost)
Weekends:
Optional activities
Business and Management
Programs
professional
The Division of Continuing Studies offers you
the chance to study business with 2 intensive
program options.
Certificate in Business Administration
(CBA)
• 3-month intensive Fast-Track program
• January, May and September start dates
• Study with Canadians!
• Certificate of Participation and a Record of Grade with
separate reports for your general English and Business
Boost classes;
• Tuition $5,900 CAD
• access to our Computer-Assisted Language Laboratory
(CALL);
• 8- to 12-month program, combining the CBA
program with additional business courses
Diploma in Business Administration
(DBA)
• free activities and optional weekend trips with our Cultural
Assistants;
• Flexible classes tailored to your interests
• UVic Dormitory accommodation and meals on campus.
• Tuition $9,100 CAD
NOTE: You will require an intermediate English level or higher to
participate in these workshops.
Programs
Business Boost Workshops
• Eligible for a post-graduate work permit
Contact the Business and Management Programs
office for more information.
E:bmt@uvic.ca
T:250-721-8072/8073
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Amazing
Activities
Our full-time programs offer a calendar
of free and optional ($) activities so
that you can practise your English
outside of class and explore our
beautiful city. All activities are guided
by ELC Cultural Assistants.
• Butchart Gardens
• Vancouver trip
• Skiing
•Volunteering
• Whale watching
•Sports
• Royal BC Museum
• Kayaking
• Local hikes
• Craft workshops
Who are ELC Cultural Assistants?
We love our Cultural Assistants (CAs)
and you will too! CAs are UVic students
who organize events and guide
activities, but that’s not all. They bring
fun and energy to everything they do
to keep our students smiling, safe and
loving life.
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Activities and Cultural Assistants
Activities
and CAs
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Accommodation
Homestay
• Award-winning program
• 25 years of experience
• Over 800 local families
UVic Homestay gives you the
opportunity to live with a local family
who will welcome you into their
home and provide you with a safe,
comfortable and friendly place to live.
You will eat meals with your host family,
participate in their weekend activities
and become part of their daily lives.
www.uvic.ca/homestay
Homestay Features
• Private, furnished room
• Internet access
• Maximum 45-minute commute to UVic
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Extra English practice so you can
develop English faster
• Support in Canada with a new family
and a “home away from home”
• A safe, respectful and supportive
living environment
• The opportunity to participate in daily
Canadian life
• Not available for July or August
programs
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UVic Dormitories
Accommodation
• All meals and snacks included
In our July and August summer
programs, you’ll have the unique
opportunity to live on a Canadian
university campus.
UVic Dormitory Features
• A single room with a bed, desk,
dresser, mirror, linens and free
Internet access
• Cafeteria meal plan
• Support of Cultural Assistant staff
living in the dormitory
• Extra evening and weekend activities
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Dormitory accommodation is only
available for ELC programs in July and
August.
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Program Schedule 2017
Program Application
You must:
• Be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the program
• Meet Canadian visa requirements while they are in Canada
• Buy medical insurance for the duration of the program
Immigration and Medical
Information
Canadian Immigration Laws
Once you have completed the application and paid the
application fees, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance
(LOA). You can use this letter to apply for appropriate visas
or permits. It is your responsibility to obtain the correct
visa or permit.
Depending on your nationality and length of study, you
may not require a visa to study in Canada. However,
you might still need to purchase an Electronic Travel
Authorization (eTA) BEFORE arriving in Canada.
For more information, please visit:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp
Medical Insurance
It is your responsibility to ensure you have proper medical
coverage during your stay in Canada.
Jan. 9–April 5, 2017 12 weeks
$3,950
H $2,550
Jan. 7
April 7
ELPI B 2017
April 10–July 5, 2017
12 weeks
$3,950
H $2,550
April 8
July 7
Fees due upon registration
ELPI C 2017
Sept. 11–Dec. 6, 2017
12 weeks
$3,950
H $2,550
Sept. 9
Dec. 8
ELPI A 2018
Jan. 8–April 4, 2018
12 weeks
$3,950
H $2,550
Jan. 6
April 6
$150 Application Fee
• If you apply for more than one program at the same
time, you pay the $150 application fee once only.
Summer Academic Programs
$350 Deposit (per program)
• This deposit is part of the tuition fee, not an additional cost.
9-Week ELAI 2017*
July 4 (Tuesday)–Sept. 7
9 weeks
$3,550
H $1,868
July 2
Sept. 8
UAP and Canadian Studies
July 31–Aug. 25
4 weeeks
$3,200
H or D
July 30
Aug. 26
$250 Homestay Fee
• See the next page for Homestay availability for your program.
*ELAI is a 9-week academic program that differs in format, hours and activities from the 12-week programs.
Full payment is due five weeks before the program
start date.
How to apply online
1.Complete the online application form at
continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/apply
University Pathways Program
Sept. 5, 2017–Aug. 25, 2018
48 weeks
$26,950
H or D
Sept. 4, 2017
Aug. 25, 2018
Science and Engineering StreamSept. 5, 2017–Aug. 25, 2018
Social Sciences Stream
48 weeks
$26,950
H or D
Sept. 4, 2017
Aug. 25, 2018
Monthly Language and Culture Programs Jan. 2017
Jan. 9–Feb. 3
4 weeks
$1,600
H $850
Jan. 8
Feb. 4
2.Complete the online homestay application form
(if applicable)
Feb. 2017
Feb. 6–March 3
4 weeks
$1,600
H $850
Feb. 5
March 4
March 2017
March 6–31
4 weeks
$1,600
H $850
March 5
April 1
3.Send the application fee and deposit(s)
April 2017
April 10–May 5
4 weeks
$1,600
H $850
April 9
May 6
June 2017
May 29–June 30
5 weeks
$2,000
H $934
May 28
July 1
July 2017 (4 weeks)**
July 4 (Tuesday)–28
4 weeks
$1,600
D $1,647
July 3
July 29
July 2017 (6 weeks)
July 10–Aug. 18
6 weeks
$2,400
D $2,194
July 9
Aug. 19
Aug. 2017 (4 weeks)**
July 31–Aug. 25
4 weeks
$1,600
D $1,647
July 30
Aug. 26
Aug. 2017 (3 weeks)**
Aug. 8 (Tuesday)–25
3 weeks
$1,400
D $1,180
Aug. 7
Aug. 26
Sept. 2017
Sept. 5 (Tuesday)–29
4 weeks
$1,600
H $850
Sept. 4
Sept. 30
Oct. 2017
Oct. 2–27
4 weeks
$1,600
H $850
Oct. 1
Oct. 28
Nov. 2017
Oct. 30–Nov. 24
4 weeks
$1,600
H $850
Oct. 29
Nov. 25
Dec. 2017
Nov. 27–Dec. 15
3 weeks
$1,400
H $700
Nov. 26
Dec. 16
How to apply by email
1.Download the Application Form at
continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/apply
2.Complete and sign the ELC Application Form
Buy private medical insurance before leaving your home
country. You can purchase insurance through AON Medical
Insurance company at:
http://extranet.aon.ca/uvic/inbound.
Forms without your signature will not be processed.
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Homestay Fee: $850/month
ELPI A 2017
3.Complete and sign the Homestay Application Form
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12-Week Intensive English Program (ELPI)
• Have a basic knowledge of English and successfully complete
the online test: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/testing.
All English Language Centre students must have medical
insurance and should confirm that it covers any activities
they may participate in (including sports).
If you plan on staying in Victoria for longer than 6 months,
you must apply for British Columbia Medical Services Plan
(MSP) upon arrival. There is a three month waiting period
for MSP, so you should also buy private medical insurance to
cover you for the first 3 months of your stay.
www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/msp
TuitionAccommodation
Program
Program Dates
Duration
and Activities
and Meals
Arrival Date
Departure Date
4.Arrange to pay the application fees and deposit
5.Email your application to the English Language Centre
**Business Boost workshops are available for these programs.
NOTE: Application does not guarantee admission.
Apply for programs early, as space is limited. Wait for your
Letter of Acceptance before making travel arrangements.
The English Language Centre/University of Victoria reserves
the right to change fees, schedules and courses without
notice, and to cancel courses if enrollment is insufficient.
Homestay Fee: $850
Special Purpose Programs
$550
n/a
n/a
n/a
Business Boost Workshops Runs with Aug. 3-week
12 hours
$395
and 4-week programs
n/a
n/a
n/a
TOEIC / IELTS Preparation Offered each term with the 9 weeks
12-week program (ELPI)
n/a
Academic Writing Optional addition to ELPI
2 weeks
$650
Dec. 5–15
Dec. 8
Dec. 16
Business Boost Workshops Runs with July 4-week
program
20 hours
$675
$224 in addition to
ELPI Homestay fee
All fees are listed in Canadian dollars and subject to change. H = Homestay D = Dormitory
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/EnglishLanguageCentre
@ELC_UVic
/EnglishLanguageUVIC
Division of Continuing Studies
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria BC
V8W 2Y2
Canada
@elc_uvic
T1-250-721-8469
F1-250-721-8774
Eelc@uvcs.uvic.ca
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