English as a Medium of Instruction

Pass along new perspectives

Expand your global professional network and study at one of the top universities in the world. Our three-week English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) program is designed to suit your unique goals, interests and needs from stimulating, interactive and international teaching perspectives. You’ll get the opportunity to learn from many experts in the field of education at UVic while developing valuable teaching skills.

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Program at a glance

Credential: Certificate of Completion (CoC)

Length: 3 weeks

Estimated fees: $4,440.00 CAD

Delivery style: Face to face

Program description

English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) is a practical program that provides high-quality skills training for instructors who teach subject content in English in their home countries.

Participants will learn from experts in the field of education, applied linguistics, CLIL and internationalization. This program offers a stimulating, interactive teaching and learning environment. Education professionals will develop their abilities through a variety of teaching methodologies, curriculum-planning strategies and communicative or experiential classroom techniques. One of the goals of this program is to enable our teachers to plan, design and develop effective lessons in English.

The EMI program is designed to fit the goals, interests and needs of the participants. This includes:

formal classroom instruction (approximately 60 hours)
professional development workshops and lectures
various socio-cultural events
a safe and respectful English immersion context for the enhancement of language, cultural intelligence and educational leadership skills

Accreditation

The English Language Centre is accredited by Languages Canada.

Program highlights

Credibility The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities, recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Teaching Talent Our instructors are industry professionals with years of expertise and lived experience. They’re dedicated to helping you develop the knowledge and skills to realize your full potential.

Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with, learn from and find support in a network of professional colleagues who are as passionate about adult education and lifelong learning as you are.