Happy Holidays from the ELC. We wish you and your loved ones a healthy, prosperous 2017!

We invite you to look back on the amazing things we've done at the ELC in 2016 — together!

This year at the ELC...


  • 3,085 students studied with us!
  • 40 programs were delivered
  • 68 universities from 10 countries sent students to study with us
  • 260 teachers taught ELC classes
  • 500 guests attended the GRAND OPENING of our newly-expanded Continuing Studies Building

  • 958 students from 28 countries attended ELPI programs
  • 5,020 student visits were recorded at the Study Centre
  • 250 volunteers helped ELC students in the Study Centre
  • 182 ELC students volunteered at 5 community events


  • 80 new hosts joined the Homestay program
  • 1,320 new students were placed with local families
  • 114 hosts, children and students attended the August Homestay Picnic

  • 73 Cultural Assistants worked with us
  • 1,686 activities were organized
  • 198 students tried kayaking
  • 762 students visited Butchart Gardens!
  • 641 students went on Vancouver trips
  • 611 students attended hockey games
  • 607 new likes on Facebook
  • 446 new followers on Instagram

  • 4,300 hours were spent in the CALL facility by ELC students
  • 76 recruitment events were attended in 14 countries
  • 68 Moodle courses were used by teachers for ELC classes
  • 60 Wordpress sites were used for blogs and curriculum support
  • Posted December 21, 2016