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Study English in Canada 2013-14
University of VictoriaEnglish Language Centre
Studying in Victoria is an unforgettable experience
We know you’ll like it here!• Beautifulcapitalcity
• Friendly,cleanandsafe
• MildestweatherinCanada
• Scenicwestcoastlocation
• Amazingnature:ocean,islands,mountains,lakes and forests
• Excellentshopping,restaurantsandnightlife
• Outdooractivitiesallyear
The University of Victoria is ranked one of the best universities in Canada, and I definitely understand why: the campus buildings, residences, laboratories—everything is so new, clean, modern and full of the typical first-world technology! Walking around, one can find gardens with the most beautiful flowers and also huge sport complexes, fitness centres, a movie theatre and pubs. Juliana Souza, Brazil
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DiscoverVictoria!
Getting to Victoria• Easyaccessfromallinternationalcities
• DirectflightsfromVancouver,TorontoandSeattle
• Pleasevisit: www.tourismvictoria.com
ThingstoDo• Gowhalewatching
• Visittheworld-famousButchartGardens
• Enjoyyear-roundhiking,cyclingandkayaking
• Walkinourmanybeautifulparksandgardens
• Explorelocalfestivals,galleriesandhistoricsites
• Shopatourmanylocalmallsandstores
• TravelbyferrytoVancouver,SeattleorthenearbyGulfIslands
OurWeatherb
Modern Facilities • ComputerlabswithfreeInternet
• ComputerAssistedLanguageLearning(CALL)labs
• Librariesandmovietheatre
• 2000+studentdormitoryrooms
• 2athleticandrecreationcentreswithswimmingpools
• 5000-seatstadiumforsportsevents
convenient services• WirelessInternetthroughoutcampus
• Cafeterias,cafés,restaurantsandpubs
• Medicalanddentalclinics
• Pharmacy
• Hairsalon
• Studentcounsellingservices
• Travelagency
• InterfaithChapel
Uvic FacUlties—www.uvic.ca• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• FineArts
• GraduateStudies
• HumanandSocialDevelopment
• Humanities
• Law
• Science
• SocialSciences
• DivisionofMedicalSciences
• Division of Continuing Studies www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca
• HomeoftheEnglishLanguageCentre
• Offerscertificateanddiplomaprogramsinareas suchasBusiness,TESLandPublicRelations
WelcometotheUniversityofVictoria(UVic)UVicisratedoneofthetopuniversitiesinCanadaandwelcomesover19,000studentseachyear.Thepark-likecampusiscomfortable,livelyandperfectlylocatedjust5minutesfromthebeachand15minutesfromdowntownVictoria.
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TheEnglishLanguageCentre (ELC)
The ELC has been providing excellence in language programs for over 40 years!
TheELCisfoundintheContinuingStudiesBuildingwhichisequippedwithmodernclassrooms,computerlabsandeasyaccesstoallELCstaffandteachers.Ourbuildingiscentrallylocatedoncampus,nearthebusterminal,cafeteria,gym,cafés,libraryanddormitories.StudentsattendclassesthroughouttheUViccampusandarepartofanexcitingstudentcommunity.
elc PrograMs:• UniversityPathwayProgramforInternationalStudents(1year)
• EnglishPlusCredit
• UniversityAdmissionPreparation(3months)
• 12-WeekIntensiveEnglish
• MonthlyLanguageandCulture(4–6weeks)
• Work/VolunteerExperience
• PaidandunpaidInternships
• IELTSandTOEICExamPreparation
elc PrograMs inclUde:• Anaverageof15studentsperclass;maximumof18
• 20to30classhoursperweekwithqualifiedESLTeachers
• SocialandculturalactivitiesguidedbyELCCulturalAssistants
• ReportcardandCertificateofParticipationuponcompletion
• AccesstoconditionaladmissiontoUVicdegreeprograms
• Optionalhomestayordormitoryaccommodation
Note:programsarenon-creditanddonotguaranteeadmissiontoUVic
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12-WeekIntensiveEnglishProgram(ELPI)
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Offered 3 times per year (September, January, April) for students:
• atupperbeginnertouniversityentrancelevels(6levels)
• whowishtoimprovetheircommunicationskillsforprofessionalorpersonaldevelopment
• whowishtoprepareforuniversityadmission
PrograM FeatUres30 hours per week:
• 18hours—CoreClasses
• 4hours—ElectiveClasses
• 8hours—StudyCentreandPronunciationCentre(optional)
6 Core Class Levels (students are placed in class levels based on the results of their placement test at the ELC):
• UpperBeginner(Level200)
• LowerIntermediate(330)
• Intermediate(410)
• UpperIntermediate(490)
• Advanced(570)
• GeneralAdvancedProgram(GAP)orUniversityAdmissionPreparation(UAP).
Elective Class Examples (4 hrs/week):
• BusinessEnglish,IELTS,TOEIC,Pronunciation,Listening,Idioms,DiscussionSkills,Writing,Music,Art
Study Centre and Pronunciation Centre (8 hrs/week):
• Practisewithteachersandvolunteersinarelaxedsetting
Social and Cultural Activities:
• Coffeesocials,sports,movies,festivals,volunteering
• Optionalactivitiesinclude:ButchartGardens,theatre,skitrips,Vancouvertrips,kayaking,whalewatching(additionalfeesapply)
Studentsplacedinintermediateclasslevel410andabovemaychoosegeneraloracademicEnglishclasses.
accoMModation:Homestayisavailableforall12-weekprograms.
ELPIstudentsin490andabovecantakeenglish Plus credit,whichallowsstudentstotakeacreditcoursewhile studyinginELPI!Learnmoreonpage12.
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SummerAcademicIntensiveProgram(ELAI)
general and acadeMic oPtions
General Advanced Program (GAP) —highest general class level
• StrengthensEnglishforinternationalcommunication
• Focusesoncareer,business,globalissuesandpersonalinterests
• Includesweeklyvolunteerworkinthecommunity
University Admission Preparation (UAP) —highest academic class level
• PreparesstudentstostudyinanEnglish-speakinguniversity
• Strengthensskillsinoralpresentations,notetaking,readingacademictexts,reportwriting,researchandcomputeruse
• StudentsmustsuccessfullycompletetheUAPentranceexamandinterviewforacceptance;thosenotacceptedwillbeplacedintheappropriatelevel
• Passingscore(80%)meetstheEnglishrequirementforadmissiontodegreeprogramsatUVic
adMission to Uvic UndergradUate degree PrograMs• StudentswhomeetallotheracademicrequirementsforadmissiontoUVicundergraduatedegreeprogramsmaybegrantedPreliminaryorConditionalAdmissionwhentheyareadmittedtothe410toUAPacademiclevelsofthe12-weekprogram.
Preliminary Admissionisgivento: • StudentsinELPI410,490or570. • Studentswith71iBTTOEFLorIELTS5.5 StudentshaveoneyeartomeetUVic’sEnglishrequirements.
Conditional Admissionisgivento: • StudentsinUAP • Studentswith79iBTTOEFLorIELTS6.0
StudentswithConditionalAdmissionmayregisterinUViccreditprogramsbutcannotbegincreditcoursesuntiltheyhavemetUVic’sEnglishrequirement.
Pleasevisit:http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/international.html
Please note: Students applying for Graduate Programs shouldcontactthedepartmentdirectlyaboutoffersofPreliminaryAdmissionandEnglishproficiencystandards.
A9-weeksummerprogramforupperintermediatetoadvancedstudentswishingtofocusonacademicstudies.
PrograM FeatUres:• asummer“academicbridge”betweenthespringandfallELPIprograms
• 22.5classhoursperweek
• 3levelsofinstruction:Intermediate,UpperIntermediateandAdvanced
• Classes held Monday to Thursday: 1:00 – 5:15 pm and Fridays: 8:30 am – 12:45 pm
• Evenings:Studentslivinginthedormitoriescanjoinorganizedactivities
• Weekends:optionalactivities
reQUireMents • MinimumintermediateEnglishlevel(410A)
Accommodation:DormitoryuntilclosureinlateAugust.StudentscontinuingtoSeptemberELPImaymoveinwiththeirhostfamiliesearly.
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Successful completion of the UAP level of the 12-weekprogramfulfillstheEnglishrequirementforentrancetoUVicundergraduatedegreeprograms.
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Thisone-year programcombinesintensiveclassroomstudyattheadvancedlevelwithpaidworkexperienceinVictoria.
PrograM FeatUres:• 24weeksofintensiveEnglishclasses
• 24-weekpaidinternshipinVictoria
• Job-preparationworkshops
• LettersofRecommendation
• CanadianWorkCultureWorkshop
• CertificateofParticipation
• HomestayorDormitoryaccommodation
reQUireMents • Upperintermediatelevel(490)ofthe24-weekprogramorwithapprovaloftheELC
• AvalidStudyPermit
CanadianExperienceInternshipProgram(paidinternship)
This20-week programimprovesandchallengesEnglishskillsbycombiningintensiveclasseswithafull-timeunpaidworkterm.Participantsinthisprogramwill:
• Attendfull-timeEnglishclassesfor12weeks
• WorkinVictoriafor8weeks
BeneFits:• Learnandimproveyour“realEnglish”outsideoftheclassroom
• Addinternationalworkexperiencetoyourrésuméinfieldssuchastourism,customerserviceandofficeadministration
• CanadianWorkCultureWorkshop
• CertificateofParticipationfromtheUniversityofVictoria
• LettersofRecommendation
reQUireMents • MinimumupperintermediatelevelofEnglish
• IntermediatelevelofEnglish(410)ofthe12-weekprogramorwithapprovaloftheELC
• AvalidStudyPermit
EnglishWorkExperienceProgram(EWEP)
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Offered throughout the year for students:
• atpre-intermediate,intermediateoradvancedlevels
• whowishtoimprovetheirspeakingandlisteningskills
• whowanttolearnaboutCanadianculturethroughintensiveEnglishclassesandsocialandculturalactivities
PrograM FeatUres:• Monthlystartdates
• Focusonspeakingandlisteningskills
• 20hoursofclasstimeperweek
• DailysocialandculturalactivitiesforMay–Augustprograms;weeklysocialandculturalactivitiesforSeptember–Aprilprograms.TheseactivitiesareincludedintheprogramcostandguidedbyELCCulturalAssistants
• Optionalactivities,dependingontheseason(feesmayapply)
• ButchartGardens
• Vancouver(1dayorovernight)
• Skiing
• Whalewatching
• Curling
• Kayaking
sePteMBer–aPril PrograM schedUle MondaytoThursday: 9am–12pm,1:15–3:10pm IntensiveEnglishclasses
Friday: Socialandculturalactivities
Weekends: Optionalactivities(seelistatleft)
Accommodation: Homestay(seepage15)
May–aUgUst PrograM schedUle MondaytoFriday: 8:30am–12:30pm IntensiveEnglishClasses
Afternoons: Socialandculturalactivities
Evenings: Optionalactivitiesforstudentsliving indormitories,suchassports,movies andlanguagegames(mostwithnoadditionalcost)
Weekends: Optionalactivities(seelistatleft)
Accommodation: Dormitory(July–Augustprograms)Homestay(May–Juneprograms)
MonthlyLanguageandCulturePrograms(3–6weeks)
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UniversityPathwayProgramforInternationalStudents NEW! An innovative one-year program that allows you to meet the the English requirements for admission to UVic while completing credit courses at the same time.
PrograM FeatUres• Full-time,12-monthprogramcombiningcomprehensiveEnglishlanguageclasseswithcreditcoursesineconomicsandmathematics
• UniversityAcademicPreparationandCanadianCulturecourse• Languagesupportthroughouttheprogram• Academicadvisingforcreditprograms• Completionofauniversitydegreeand3ESLprogramsin4years
EnglishPlusCreditProgram NEW! A program for students who wish to take credit courses in Mathematics or Computer Science during the 12-week ELPI program.
• Opentostudentsin490GeneralandAcademicstreams• StudentsmustapplyforPreliminaryAcceptancetoUVic
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OnlineESLCourses• Beginner,Intermediate,AdvancedWriting• Beginner,Intermediate,AdvancedListening• IntroductiontoInformationTechnology(IT)EnglishPleasevisit:www.uvcs.uvic.ca/englishworld/study/online/
cd-roM series• BusinessEnglish:Meetings;NorthAmericanIdiomsPleasevisit:www.uvcs.uvic.ca/cdroms/
Judy’s World and JAson’s World• Intermediateandupper-intermediate-levelaudiodrama• Listeningandvocabularyexercises,modernsocialtopics• Forclassroomuseorself-studyForinformation,pleaseemail:[email protected]
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StudentswhomeettheacademicrequirementsforadmissiontoUVicundergraduatedegreeprogramsmaybe granted conditional acceptanceuponadmissiontothissummerUAPprogramorthe12-weekUAPlevel.
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UniversityAdmission Preparation(UAP)advanced english and canadian stUdies • 4-weekfull-timeprogram• Morningcourses: • AdvancedEnglishLanguageSkills • AnIntroductiontoCanadianCulture(CS101)• Afternoonacademicskillsworkshops• Entrancerequirement:IELTS6.0withnosectionlessthan5.5 or79iBT
Successful completion of this programfulfillstheEnglishlanguagerequirementforentrancetoUVicundergraduatedegreeprograms.Studentsmust:
• Receiveapassinggrade(80%)forAdvancedEnglish.
• ReceiveaminimumCinCanadianStudies;studentsmaytakethiscoursefor1.5creditunitsforanadditionalfee.
CustomizedGroupProgramsTheELCofferscustomizedshort-termprogramswhichcanbe designed to suit the schedule and interests of a group of students.Theseprogramscancombineclassroominstructionwithotheractivities,suchasculturalexcursionsorvolunteeringplacements.ProgramscanalsoincludeEnglishforSpecialPurposes,suchasBusiness English and English for Teachers. Homestayordormitoryaccommodationisavailable,dependingonthetimeofyear.
Formoreinformation,pleasecontact:[email protected]
ProfessionalPathWorkshopsForstudentswithWorkingHolidayVisasenrolledinthe12-WeekIntensiveProgram.PreparesstudentsforasuccessfulexperienceintheworkplaceandtohelpthemfindapaidjobinVictoria.
Program Features• RésuméandCoverletterWorkshops• InterviewSkillsWorkshop• PracticeInterviews• CanadianWorkCultureWorkshop
Requirements• Intermediatelevel(410)ofthe12-weekprogram• AvalidWorkingHolidayVisa.Studentsonavisitorvisa are not eligible.
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IELTSandTOEICPreparation• 11-weekpart-timeprograms
• Reading,listeningandtest-takingstrategies
• Writingandspeakingdevelopment,includingorganization,grammar,vocabulary,pronunciationandintonation
• Entrancerequirement:TOEIC600,71iBTorIELTS5.0
VolunteerProgramsYour Community Connection!VolunteeringafterorduringyourELCprogramisagreatwayto:
• makeCanadianfriends
• improveyourEnglish
• learnnewskills
english and volUnteering • Upto30volunteerhours,plusapreparationworkshop
• For12-WeekIntensiveEnglishProgramstudents
• CertificateofParticipationandLetterofRecommendation
volUnteering For groUPsContactustofindoutaboutthevarietyofvolunteeropportunitieswecancoordinateforyourspecializedgroup!
Volunteer schedules and positions can be tailored to suit your group’s needs and interests.
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AccommodationOptions
UVicHomestayPractiseyourEnglishandlearnaboutCanadiancultureasamemberofaCanadianfamily!HomestaystudentsimprovetheirEnglishskillsmuchfasterthanstudentslivingontheirownbecause they practise speaking and listening with their host familieseveryday.
Ourhostfamiliesarehappytosharetheirfamilylifeandculturewithyou.Youwillbematchedwithahostfamilywhohasbeencarefullyselectedbyprogramstafftoensurethattheycanprovideyouwithasafe,comfortableandfriendlyhome.
Your host family will:
• pickyouupwhenyouarriveinVictoria
• provideyouwithaprivate,furnishedroom
• providefoodforallmealsandsnacks(hostfamilycooksdinner)
• provideinternetaccess
• helpyouadjusttolivinginanewculture
• encourageyoutojointheirfamilyactivities
• provideanEnglishimmersionexperiencetoimproveyourlanguage skills
• transportyoutoyourdeparturelocationwhenyouleave
Formoreinformation,visit:www.uvic.ca/homestay
AwArd-winning ProgrAm!canada langUages coUncil
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UVicDormitoriesLiveoncampusintheuniversitydormitorieswithotherinternationalstudentsandELCCulturalAssistants.
Thedormitoryprogramincludes:
• asingleroomwithabed,desk,dresser,mirrorandlinens
• acafeteriamealplan(2–3mealsperday)
• supportofELCCulturalAssistantslivinginthedormitories
• additionaleveningandweekendactivities
DormitoryaccommodationisonlyavailableinJulyandAugust.Fullfeesaredue5weeksbeforetheprogramstart date.
During my first 3 months, I lived on campus at UVic. Afterwards, I applied for Homestay. UVic chose an amazing family in Victoria where I was SO welcome. During eleven months I lived with them and I spent unforgettable times with them like their own son. Rodrigo Pasqualucci, Brazil
canadian iMMigration lawsAftercompletingtheProgramApplicationFormandpayingtheapplicationfees,studentsreceiveaLetter of AcceptancefromUVictotaketothenearestCanadianEmbassy/Consulate.
Itisthestudent’s responsibilitytoobtainthecorrectvisaorpermit.
teMPorary resident visa (trv) – ForMerly ‘visitor visa’StudentsfrommanycountriescanstudyEnglishinCanadaforamaximumof6monthsasavisitor.ATemporaryResidentVisacannot be renewed in Canada to continue studies.
stUdy PerMitStudentsmusthaveaStudyPermittostudyinCanadaformorethan6months.StudentsmustapplyforaStudyPermitintheirhomecountry.StudyPermitscanberenewedinCanada.
FormoreinformationabouttheTRVandStudyPermit,visit: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp
Medical insUrance AllEnglishLanguageCentrestudentsmusthavemedicalinsuranceandshouldconfirmthatitcoversanyactivitiestheymayparticipatein(includingsports).
ImmigrationandMedicalInformation
Length of stay in Canada
Type of insurance needed
0–6months BuyprivatemedicalinsurancebeforeleavingyourhomecountryfromAONMedicalInsuranceCompany($1.60/day;notvaliduntilpurchased).
http://extranet.aon.ca/uvic/index.aspx
6monthsormore
Beforeleavinghome,buyprivatemedicalinsuranceforthefirst3monthsofyourstay.
YouMUSTapplyforBritishColumbiaMedicalServicesPlan(BCMSP)uponarrival(3-monthwaitingperiod).
www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/msp
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HowtoApply
1.CompleteandsigntheApplicationForm(onlineorPDF).*
2.CompleteandsigntheHomestayApplicationForm(ifapplicable).*
3.IncludetheApplicationfeeanddeposit(s).
4.IncludetheHomestayfee (ifapplicable).
5.Includeacopyofyourpassport.
6.SendtheELCyourapplicationbyemail,faxoronline.
* These forms will not be processed without a student signature.
ProgramApplicationstUdents MUst:• be18yearsofageorolderbythefirstdayoftheprogram
• meetCanadianvisarequirementswhiletheyareinCanada
• buymedicalinsuranceforthedurationoftheprogram
• haveabasicknowledgeofEnglishandsuccessfullycompletetheonlinetest: • 12-WeekPrograms:web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/entry
• MonthlyPrograms:web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/entry/me
Apply online, download application forms from the website, or contact the ELC for an application package:
• www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/apply
contact inForMation:• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1-250-721-8469
• Fax: 1-250-721-8774
www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/apply/ Fees dUe UPon registration:$150 Application Fee
• Ifyouapplyformorethanoneprogramatthesame time,youpaythe$150applicationfeeonceonly.
$350 Deposit (per program)
• Thisdepositispartofthetuitionfee,notanadditionalcost.
$250 Homestay Fee
• Seepage19forhomestayavailabilityforyourprogram.
FUll PayMent is dUe 5 weeks BeFore the PrograM start date.
Application does not guarantee admission. Applyforprogramsearly,asspaceislimited,andwaitforyourLetterofAcceptancebeforemakingtravelarrangements.
TheEnglishLanguageCentre/UniversityofVictoriareservestherighttochangefees,schedulesandcourseswithoutnotice,andtocancelcoursesifenrollmentisinsufficient.
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ProgramSchedule2013–14 Tuition Accommodation Program Arrival Date Departure Date Program Dates Duration & Activities & Meals
9-Week and 12-Week Programs (ELAI and ELPI) $800/month(H)
ELPIA2013 January5 April5 January7–April3 12weeks $3,700 H
ELPIB2013‡ April6 July5 April8–July3 12weeks $3,700 H
ELAI2013** June30 September6 July2*–September5 9weeks $3,450 H
ELPIC2013 September7 December6 September9–December4 12weeks $3,700 H
ELPIA2014 January4,2014 April4,2014 January6–April2,2014 12weeks $3,700 H**Note:ELAIisa9-weeksummeracademicprogramanddiffersinformat,hours,andactivitiesfromthe12-weekprograms.
English Work Experience Programs (EWEP)EWEPA2013 January5 June1 January7–May31 20weeks $4,700 H
EWEPB2013* April6 August24 April8–August23 20weeks $4,700 H
EWEPC2013 September7 February1,2014 September9–January31,2014 20weeks $4,700 H
EWEPA2014 January4,2014 May31,2014 January6–May30,2014 20weeks $4,700 H
Canadian Experience Internship Programs (CEIP)CEIPA2013 January5 January4,2014 January7,2013–January3,2014 48weeks $8,900 H
CEIPB2013 September7 September6,2014 September9,2013–September5,2014 48weeks $8,900 H
CEIPA2014 January4,2014 January3,2015 January6,2014–January2,2015 48weeks $8,900 H
Monthly Language and Culture / Special Purposes ProgramsJanuary2013 January6 February2 January7–February1 4weeks $1,600 H
February2013 February3 March2 February4–March1 4weeks $1,600 H
March2013 March3 March30 March4–March29 4weeks $1,600 H
April2013* March31 May11 April2–May10 6weeks $1,600 H$1,070
June2013*‡ May20 June22 May21*–June21 5weeks $2,000 H$854
July2013(4weeks)* July1 July27 July2*–July26 4weeks $1,600 D$1,295
July2013(6weeks) July7 August17 July8–August16 6weeks $2,400 D$1,845
August2013 July28 August24 July29–August23 4weeks $1,600 D$1,295
September2013* September2 September28 September3*–September27 4weeks $1,600 H
October2013 September29 October26 September30–October25 4weeks $1,600 H
November2013 October27 November23 October28–November22 4weeks $1,600 H
December2013 November24 December21 November25–December20 4weeks $1,600 H
UAP+CanadianStudies July28 August24 July29–August23 4weeks $2,900 D$1,295
AcademicWriting**2012 n/a n/a December4–14,2012 2weeks $600 H
*IndicatesprogramsstartingonTuesdayduetopublicholidayonMonday.**Duetoalimitednumberofspaces,onlyELPIstudentscanregisterinthisprogram.
Credit ProgramsUniversity Pathway Programs Economics/Business September7,2013 August23,2014 September9,2013–August22,2014 48weeks $24,950 HorDScience/Engineering September7,2013 August23,2014 September9,2013–August22,2014 48weeks $24,950 HorD
EnglishPlusCreditComputer January5,2013 April20,2013 January7–April3+examperiod 12weeks $5,300 H Science English PlusCreditMath September7,2013 December21 September9–December4+examperiod 12weeks $5,300 H
TOEICandIELTS n/a n/a seewebsite 9–11weeks $450–$525 notoffered
Please note: “ProgramDates”arethefirstandlastdayofclasses.Programandaccommodationcostsaresubjecttochange.‡ DuetoCongressConference,classeswillbeheldoffsiteJune3-7,2013.
AllfeesarelistedinCanadiandollarsandsubjecttochangeH=Homestay—$800/monthD=Dormitory
(Summer AcademicIntensive)
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Part-Time Exam Preparation Courses
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English Language Centre
DivisionofContinuingStudies
UniversityofVictoria
POBox1700STNCSC
VictoriaBCV8W2Y2Canada
Phone1-250-721-8469
Fax1-250-721-8774
Email [email protected]
Website: www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc
WhystudentslovestudyingEnglishatUVic1.TheBestCitywiththeBestWeather!VisitorstoVictoriaenjoyanunforgettablemixoffriendlypeople,beautifulscenery,outdooradventureandthemildestclimateinCanada.
2.Award-WinningProgramsTheELChasover40yearsofexperienceofferingESLprograms,andhasearnedrecentawardsforthequalityofitsHomePlacement,WorkExperienceandUniversityAdmissionPreparationprograms.
3.ModernUniversityCampusWithrecreationcentres,libraries,acinema,cafés,languagelabs,apharmacy,travelagencyandmedicalclinic,UVichaseverythingstudentsneedandmore!
4.SocialActivitiesOurprogramsofferanexcitingscheduleofactivitiesledbyculturalassistants.Favouriteactivitiesincludecoffeesocials,sports,whalewatching,skiingandtripstolocaltouristattractions.
5.PathwaytoDegreeProgramsTheELCcanhelpstudentstransitiontouniversitycoursesthroughavarietyofprograms:TheUniversityPathwayProgramforInternationalStudents(1year),theUniversityAdmissionPreparationprogram(3months)orEnglishPlusCredit!
6.AcademicReputationTellyourfriendsyoustudiedatUVic:rankedinthetop1%ofworlduniversitiesaccordingtotheTimesHigherEducationWorldUniversitiesRanking!
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