ELPI - Summer | Continuing Studies at UVic

This full-time program includes:

22 study hours per week in general English classes and the ELC Learning Centre
Optional weekend trips
Homestay accommodation

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Program description

New in 2019! This modified "ELPI" program offers an intensive combination of general English classes and academic electives during 9 weeks in the summer. It is the perfect option if you are looking for a full-summer program (with homestay!) or if you want to keep building your skills in the ELPI curriculum between the April and September sessions.

In this program you’ll attend afternoon classes on most days, with your mornings free to study on your own. You will have access to the ELC Learning Centre and favourite activities like Friday coffee social and sports, in addition to weekend optional activities.

Class Levels

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Program features

22 class hours per week
5 class levels, from High Beginner to Advanced
General English classes plus academic writing classes
Access to the ELC Learning Centre (Tuesday – Thursday)
Access to the Computer Assisted Language Laboratory (CALL)
Optional weekend trips with our Cultural Assistants
Homestay accommodation and meals with a carefully selected local family
Certificate of Participation and a Record of Grade upon completion

Testimonials

It is impossible to not fall in love with Victoria. My experience was amazing, I met great people from all around the world, and I learned much more than English. The city is beautiful and the people are lovely.

Gabriela Aikawa Brazil

At the ELC I learned not only English but I learned how to be responsible about a group of people, how to make decisions, and how to manage my time.

Turki Alanazi, Saudi Arabia

At the ELC, I met a lot of great friends from all over the world and the teachers were so special, they always wanted to help all the students. The classes are small groups, in which students can interact more closely with others and teachers.

Magnolia Lozano Mexico

I loved my English program at the ELC. My teachers were perfect and when I had problems, they helped me a lot.

Quezia Brito Brazil

I studied at the ELC just before starting my PhD program in Computer Science at home in Colombia. It was a super valuable experience and a great opportunity for the improvement of my English skills. My performance during my PhD has been amazing and one important factor has been my communication skills

Norha Villegas Columbia

Program schedule

This is a full-time program with morning and afternoon classes. (22 study hours per week)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
General English Classes 1 pm – 5:15 pm	Academic classes 8:30 am – 12:45 pm	Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants. For example: whale watching Butchart Gardens trips to Vancouver kayaking (depending on the season)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

General English Classes

1 pm – 5:15 pm

Academic classes

8:30 am – 12:45 pm

Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants. For example:

whale watching
Butchart Gardens
trips to Vancouver
kayaking (depending on the season)

Estimated fees per program

Fees due upon application	Fee	Notes
Application fee	$150.00	Due at time of registration. Application fees are paid only once.Due five weeks before program begins
Homestay Application Fee	$300.00
Program deposit	$350.00

Tuition fees	Fee	Notes
Balance of Tuition ($3550-$350 deposit)	$3,200.00	Due five weeks before program begins
Student Services Fee (health insurance/bus pass/gym pass)	$372.00	Due five weeks before program begins

Accommodation and meals	Fee	Notes
Homestay ($950 per month; $32 per additional night)	$1,900.00	Paid directly to Host family. This fee is NOT paid to the ELC.

Total:	$6,272.00

Program dates

Starting in
July 2020

Program dates
July 6 – Sept. 3, 2020

Program status
Courses open for registration

Accommodation
Homestay: Application Deadline - May 15, 2020
Dorms: n/a

Application information

Registration requirements

To study in this program, you must:

be 18 years old by the program start date
have a basic knowledge of English

To find out if your level of English meets our minimum requirement for this program, take a free test.

How to apply

Complete a program application form
Send the completed application form to elcreg@uvic.ca
Pay the application fees and deposit(s)

Once we have processed the application, you well be sent a Letter of Acceptance.

Visit our How to apply page for more details.

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