The English Language Centre (ELC) helps students develop English for life. Come to us to study English for university, work, or just for fun! Whatever your goals are, the ELC can help.

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Intensive classes! Modern campus! Free activities! International friends!
These are just some of the reasons why each year over 2200 students choose to study at the ELC. See more.

Study Zone includes language lessons and practice exercises for English language learners at all levels. Even if you're not an ELC student, you can look at the information and try the exercises!

The ELC Study Centre is a fun, friendly gathering place for 12-Week Program students who want to practise their conversation skills with UVic students and volunteers from the community. It is open from Monday to Thursday from 10:45 until 3:15 (closed for lunch from 12:45-1:15). See you there!