English for Professional Communication

COVID-19 Notice

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the English Language Centre at UVic has cancelled all on-campus programs until January 2022 except for ELPI September with a limited availability. Please see this important update about what students can expect in ELPI September.

For those registered in cancelled programs, students have the choice of a: full refund, transfer to a future program, or transfer to an online program (with the balance of fees settled).

The ELC continues to offer the following online programs:

This full-time program combines English language classes and public speaking workshops to strengthen public speaking and communication confidence.

20 hours of general English classes per week
16 hours of professional communication workshops
Homestay accommodation and meals

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Program description

Through an intensive combination of English language classes and public speaking workshops, this program will strengthen your public speaking, fluency and communication confidence.

In addition to the challenging English classes you will attend as a participant in our “Summer Language and Culture” program, you will:

Improve accuracy, pronunciation and fluency through an interactive portfolio-based approach
Develop and practice public speaking skills through a Toastmaster-like format
Give a variety of oral presentations, based on specific themes and other topics tailored to your specific interests and professions

Participants receive a 16-hour Professional Development Certificate in addition to a Certificate of Participation for their general English classes.

Program features

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June start date
20 general English class hours per week
16 hours of professional communication workshops focusing on:
- improving accuracy, pronunciation and fluency through interactive activities
- practicing public speaking skills through a Toastmaster-like format
- presenting on a variety of topics tailored to your interests

FAVOURITE FEATURES

Participants receive a Professional Development Certificate in addition to a Certificate of Participation for their general English classes
Homestay accommodation and meals
Free and optional activities

Testimonials

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 Colombia

Going to UVIC and studying at the ELC is the opportunity of a lifetime. I had the chance to improve my English by practicing it inside and outside the classrooms. The teachers are always helping you and their classes are very dynamic and interesting.

Daniela Gonzalez Zilli Mexico

Both the teachers and cultural assistants in my program made this experience unforgettable.

Mariana Aguilar Venezuela

The ELC is great to study and live in a real university environment. The teachers are very helpful and qualified. The Certificate you receive after your program is also very useful for your future CV.

Anna Geier Germany

One thing I especially enjoyed in my program: international exchange. I have never met so many interesting people in one place. It’s a great opportunity to learn about other countries and cultures.

Viktoria Aleksieieva Ukraine

Program schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
General English Classes: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Professional Communication workshops: 2 – 4 pm (approx. 2 days/week) Free social / cultural activities: 2 – 4 pm (approx. 3 days/week)	Optional activities ($) led by our Cultural Assistants (depending on season): whale watching Butchart Gardens trips to Vancouver kayaking theater hockey games ...and more!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

General English Classes: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Professional Communication workshops: 2 – 4 pm (approx. 2 days/week)
Free social / cultural activities: 2 – 4 pm (approx. 3 days/week)

Optional activities ($) led by our Cultural Assistants (depending on season):

whale watching
Butchart Gardens
trips to Vancouver
kayaking
theater
hockey games
...and more!

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.
Homestay Application Fee	$300.00
Program deposit	$350.00

Tuition fees	Fee	Notes
Balance of tuition Summer Language and Culture program ($2,750 – $350 deposit)	$2,400.00	Due five weeks before program begins
Student Services Fee (health insurance/bus pass/gym pass)	$239.00	Due five weeks before program begins

Accommodation and meals	Fee	Notes
Homestay ($950 per month; $32 per additional night)	$1,046.00	Paid to the Host family. This fee is NOT paid to the ELC.

Total:	$4,485.00

Program dates

Starting in
May 2022 (5 weeks)

Program dates
May 24 – June 24, 2022

Program status
Courses open for registration

Accommodation
Homestay: Open for registration
Dorms: n/a

Application information

Registration requirements

To study in this program, you must:

have an intermediate level of English, equivalent to 4.5 IELTS or 53 ibT

How to apply

For application information, please click the Apply Now button.

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