Intensive English ELPI

This full-time program includes:

18 class hours/week in general or academic English
Up to 4 hours/week of Specialized Skills classes
ELC Learning Centre resources and workshops
Free and optional activities guided by Cultural Assistant staff
Homestay accommodation and meals

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Program at a glance

Credential: Certificate (CoC)
Length: 12 weeks
Estimated fees: $4,250.00 CAD tuition
Delivery style: Face to face

Program description

Over 1,000 students from 30 countries attend ELPI each year. It’s a program full of options and opportunities, where students can focus on general or academic English classes and pursue a pathway to UVic degree programs through the "University Admission Preparation" level.

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January, April and September start dates
Our most international program
256 total program hours
Six class levels (Upper Beginner to University Admission Preparation)
General and Academic English classes
ELC Learning Centre
Free and optional activities guided by Cultural Assistant staff
Homestay accommodation and meals

FAVOURITE FEATURES

Conversation practice with Canadian volunteers at the ELC Learning Centre
Weekly Specialized Skills classes to focus on skills like like Pronunciation Essentials, Grammar Boost, Idioms, etc.
Option to extend to 14 weeks with "Project-based Presentations" in December

Who is this program for?

Level: High Beginner to University Preparation

Testimonials

In Victoria I could meet awesome people. I was surprised that they were so kind and friendly. When I met people they always greeted with smiles. It made me happy. I'm sure that Victoria has the kindest and friendliest culture in the world!

Aki Matsubara Japan

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

News and resources

WATCH VIDEO: ELC student charity project

VIEW CALENDAR: Sample program schedule (PDF)

Courses and fees

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Core classes: 18 hours (morning or afternoon, 4 days per week) Specialized Skills: 4 hours (2 hours X 2 classes per week) ELC Learning Centre: open Monday to Thursday Coffee Social (Friday) and other free activities that change every week	Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants. For example: whale watching Butchart Gardens trips to Vancouver hockey games kayaking (depending on the season)

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Tuesday

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Sunday

Core classes: 18 hours (morning or afternoon, 4 days per week)
Specialized Skills: 4 hours (2 hours X 2 classes per week)
ELC Learning Centre: open Monday to Thursday
Coffee Social (Friday) and other free activities that change every week

Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants. For example:

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

Fees due upon application	Fee	Notes
Application fee	$150.00	Application fees are paid only once. Non-refundable.
Homestay application fee	$300.00
Program deposit	$350.00

Tuition fees	Fee	Notes
Balance of Tuition ($4250-$350 deposit)	$3,900.00	Due five weeks before program begins. Tuition based on 12-week program, +$725 for the 14-week program.
Student Services Fee (health insurance/bus pass/gym pass)	$505.00

Accommodation and meals	Fee	Notes
Effective Jan. 1, 2023: $1260 per month; $42 per additional night.	$3,780.00	Paid directly to Host family. This fee is NOT paid to the ELC.

Total:	$8,985.00

Application information

Admission 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 our free ELC Basic English Test.

How to apply

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