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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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Courses and fees

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Program at a glance

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.

VIEW INFO: English for Professional Communication flyer (PDF)

QUICK FACTS

  • 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

Who is this program for?

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Courses and fees

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
Accommodation and meals Fee Notes
Homestay ($1,260 per month; $42 per additional night) $1,344.00 Paid to the Host family. This fee is NOT paid to the ELC.
Total: $4,783.00

Application information

Admission requirements

To study in this program, you must:

How to apply

For application information, please click the Apply Now button.

Application dates

Starting in
May 2023 (with Program 3)
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