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    The past, present and future
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!

ELC Unveils 50th Anniversary Website and ELC & Me Video Contest

Featured Programs

Intensive English (ELPI)

Monthly English

University Pathway Program

Events

March Events at UVic

Articles

"English Through Themes” is here!

Reflecting on 50 years of ELC

ELC Director Reflects on 2019-20 iStudy Award

Video - THIS is the ELC!

Welcome to the ELC

The ELC video: it’s everything you ever wanted to know about the ELC, UVic, and Victoria in less than 3 minutes! Over 2,800 students choose our programs each year: let us show you why.

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About the ELC

Imagine a place where students from all over the world study English, learn about other cultures and enjoy living in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. That’s life at the ELC!

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As an ELC student you don’t have to choose between studying hard and having fun. We’ll help you do both! Our programs combine intensive classes with social activities so that you can learn and live in English.

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