Foundations in Business English

This full-time program features general English classes plus afternoon workshops to build Business communication skills.

20 general English class hours per week
16 additional hours of Business English classes
UVic Dormitory accommodation and meals

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Program description

This series of elective classes will add something "extra" to your summer: business English training that you will be proud to bring back to university or work after your program is complete.

You will study general English each morning as part of the Summer Language and Culture program, and attend a series of afternoon Business workshops to develop your writing, presentation and discussion skills. From writing effective emails to communicating in cross-cultural business situations, this program will prepare you to approach the business world with confidence, in English!

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

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July and August start dates
20 general English class hours per week
16 additional hours of Business English classes to improve:
accuracy and fluency in business discussions
communication for debates and negotiations
formal writing for email and letter composition

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Participants receive a "Professional Development Certificate" in addition to a Certificate of Completion for their general English classes
Guided tour of a local business
UVic dormitory accommodation and meals

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

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

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

Mariana Aguilar Venezuela

Program schedule

This is a part-time series of afternoon classes taken in addition to the morning classes in our full-time Summer Language and Culture program

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
English classes: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Business English classes: 2 – 4 pm (7 classes total + 1 business visit) Daytime activities: 2 – 4 pm Evening activities: 7 – 9 pm (dormitory programs)	Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants: whale watching trips to Butchart Gardens and Vancouver kayaking dances culture nights hiking ...and more!

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English classes: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Business English classes: 2 – 4 pm (7 classes total + 1 business visit)
Daytime activities: 2 – 4 pm
Evening activities: 7 – 9 pm (dormitory programs)

Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants:

whale watching
trips to Butchart Gardens and Vancouver
kayaking
dances
culture nights
hiking
...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
Program deposit	$350.00

Tuition fees	Fee	Notes
Foundations in Business English electives	$575.00	Based on a 4-week program. Due five weeks before program begins
Balance of Tuition Summer Language and Culture program ($1750-350)	$1,400.00
Student Services Fee (health insurance/bus pass/gym pass)	$223.00

Accommodation and meals	Fee	Notes
Dormitory	$1,755.00	Paid to the ELC

Total:	$4,453.00

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Registration requirements

To study in this program, you must:

have an intermediate level of English, equivalent to 4.5 IELTS or 53 ibT
be registered in a Summer Language and Culture program (4-week July, 4-week August or 3-week August)

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