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English Language Centre (ESL)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

IELTS Preparation (Part-Time)

Description

This intensive course is offered two (2) days a week for two (2) hours each day.  It is for students who want to spend  extra time and effort improving their IELTS test-taking skills. 

IELTS tests English language ability in all four skills (speaking, reading, listening, and writing). In this course, you´ll practise tests, analyze question types and look at the most common problem areas. Supplementary review materials for problem areas will be provided and discussed in class as well as test–taking strategies.

Like TOEFL, IELTS is recognized as fulfilling the English language requirements for entry to academic courses by the majority of universities in Australia, Canada (including UVic) and the United Kingdom and currently by over 380 universities and colleges in the USA. 

Please note: Starting in September 2011, the ELC will be offering "Saturday IELTS", a 10-week course for students with a minimum 4.5 IELTS!  Contact Us for more information

 


Entrance Requirements

This program requires strong speaking skills.  At the beginning of the program, students write an English Proficiency Test and participate in an oral interview to determine program eligibility.

Evaluation

Students will receive a progress report and a Certificate of Participation at the end of the program. The Certificate of Participation will be awarded to students who attend at least 80% of the scheduled classes.  Students who miss 20% or more classes (including late arrival and/or early departure) will not receive the Certificate of Participation.  All students will receive a Record of Grade (report card) at the end of the program.

This is not a credit course and does not guarantee admission to the University of Victoria.

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Details

Start Dates:

  • January 23 - April 2, 2012
  • April 23 - July 2, 2012
  • September 24 - December 4, 2012
  • January 21 - March 27, 2013

Fees:

Fees Due Upon Application

  • CAD $150: Application Fee
  • CAD $350: Program Deposit

Tuition Fee:

  • CAD $495

Students may be asked to purchase a textbook for this course. The text is available at the UVic Bookstore and costs approximately $35.