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
- Intensive English + Project-based Presentations (PbP)
- Intensive English - Summer
3-6 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.
- University Admission Preparation (UAP) and Canadian Studies
(4 weeks) - University Pathway Program
(12 months) - University Admission Preparation (UAP)
(12 weeks) - ELC Preliminary Admission
(12 weeks)
Enhance your teaching
Strengthen your English communication skills, improve your teaching methodologies in our interactive programs, and gain new insights from a Canadian perspective.
Programs for international educators
To arrange a program for your group, please contact us.
Customized group training
Set your team up for success in a customized training program to learn specific topics, skills, and knowledge focused on your group’s goals or interests.
Online English language programs
To arrange a program for your group, please contact us.