Study English in one of Canada’s best cities on the beautiful West Coast. Our online and on-campus programs at the English Language Centre (ELC) are designed to improve English proficiency for work, business, travel or academic pursuits.
Here are the top 10 reasons why students choose to study English at UVic’s ELC.
Improve your English
Accelerate your English skills in a supportive community and balance your studies with fun social activities outside of class in our short and flexible programs.
10+ week programs
- Intensive English (ELPI)
- January, April, September ELPI (12 weeks)
- Summer ELPI (10 weeks)
- Intensive English + Project-based Presentations (PbP)
2-6 week programs
Pursue a degree
Learn from expert instructors and develop proficient language abilities in our university preparation programs so you can confidently pursue other degrees or professional studies.
Full year program
4-12 week programs
Teen programs
Discover Canadian culture and university life while improving your English. Created for teens aged 15-17, our programs combine interactive classes, cultural activities, and supervised excursions that help students build their English skills. Students use English every day while exploring Victoria, BC and campus life.
1-2 week programs
Customized group training
We work with organizations and institutions to create customized programs for educators, professionals and groups.