Program Info : This program is full of options and opportunities, where students can focus on general or academic English classes and pursue a pathway to UVic degree programs through the "University Admission Preparation" level. You will learn General and Academic English classes
Benefit, Goal of this course : - ELC Learning Centre resources and workshops - Free and optional activities guided by Cultural Assistant staff - Homestay accommodation and meals - Certificate
Curriculum : January, April and September start dates You will be tested on the first day of the program and placed into the appropriate level for the entire 12 weeks. Students who have taken an IELTS exam (6.0, with no section less than 5.5) or TOEFL exam (79, with no section less than 17) within the last 2 years will be automatically placed in our University Admission Preparation (UAP) level. At the end of the program, you will be complete a written and oral exam. If you pass the level exams, you will move up to the next level of the 12-week program.
Classroom Hour : You’ll be placed in a morning or afternoon class once you’ve been tested by the ELC. Morning Class Schedule Monday: Elective classes: 8:20am - 12:25pm Tuesday - Friday: Core class: 8:30am - 12:45pm
Afternoon Class Schedule Monday to Thursday: Core Class: 1:00 - 5:15pm Friday: Elective classes: 8:20am - 12:25pm
Types of Elective classes - IELTS Preparation - Advanced Discussion Skills - Intermediate Writing - Pronunciation Essentials - Public Speaking - English through Music
> Monday to Thursday, 22Hours per week - 18 class hours/week in general or academic English (4 days per week) - Up to 4 hours/week of Specialized Skills classes (2 hours X 2 classes per week)
> Friday Coffee Social (Friday) and other free activities that change every week
> Weekends Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants. - Whale watching - Butchart Gardens - Trips to Vancouver - Hockey games - Kayaking (depending on the season)
*Tuition fees are due five weeks before program begins. * Accomodation fees are paid directly to Host family. This fee is NOT paid to the ELC. |