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COURSE INFORMATION

12-Week Intensive English (ELPI)

This program is offered each January, April and September for students at upper beginner to university entrance levels. 

Program Features

22 class hours per week

Study Centre and Pronunciation Clinic (8 hours per week)

6 levels of instruction from Upper Beginner to University Admission Preparation

General or Academic concentrations for students at the intermediate to advanced levels

English Work Experience (EWEP) option for students at the high-intermediate to advanced levels

General Advanced Level (GAP) for advanced students to focus on career, cultural and global issues

Free weekly activities and a variety of optional activities for a minimal cost

Homestay accommodation (National Award Winner, 2007)

Objective

This program offers an intensive language immersion with a range of class levels, which allows students to build on their progress in previous sessions and offers a path to admission to the University of Victoria.    At the beginning of the program each student completes a written and speaking test so they can be placed in the correct level:

Upper Beginner to Low-Intermediate level programs build fundamental communication skills. They focus on comprehension and speaking confidence by improving pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

At the Intermediate and Advanced levels, student choose either a general or an academic program. The general program is excellent for professional or personal development. The academic program is for students who plan to attend an English-speaking college or university.

The University Admission Preparation Level (UAP) is the most advanced level in the ELPI program. Successful completion of this program satisfies the English requirement for admission to University of Victoria degree programs.

The General Advanced Level (GAP) is also offered to advanced students who want to strengthen their proficiency in English for international communication. This level focuses on career, business, global issues and individual interests. Students volunteer in the community for a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Evaluation

Formal examinations are held each session and a report card is issued at the end of the session. The final mark is the total of all assignments. After completing each level, students receive a Certificate of Participation. These certificates do not constitute credit for the University of Victoria and do not guarantee admission to the University.

Format

This program includes structured classes from Monday to Friday and time in the Study Centre and Pronunciation Clinic for a total of 30 hours per week:

Monday - Friday

• Core Classes: 18 hours (morning or afternoon)
• Elective classes: 4 hours
• Study Centre and Pronunciation Clinic: 8 hours (optional)

Elective class options focus on particular language skills and special topics of interest such as Business English, Canadian Culture, Pronunciation, Music and TOEFL Preparation. Topics vary and students may choose 2 electives per term. Elective classes count for 10% of the overall program evaluation.

Outside of classes, students can take advantage of the excellent learning resources available on campus, including the Study Centre and Pronunciation Clinic, the Computer-Assisted Language Laboratory, library and computer labs.

Students in this program enjoy a full calendar of free weekly activities as well as a variety of optional activities offered at minimal cost.

Requisites

• Students in the 12-Week program must have a basic knowledge of English.  Take a free test to find out if your level of English meets the basic requirement for this program.

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