Monthly English

This full-time program includes:
•   20 study hours per week in general English classes (Monday-Thursday)
•   Friday activities and optional weekend trips
•   Homestay accommodation

Schedule

Requirements

Fees

Dates

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Program description

This program offers our most intensive class schedule and most flexible entry dates. You will love its unique balance of classes and activities.

As a Monthly English student, you will attend English classes from Monday to Thursday, and on Friday you’ll enjoy a variety of opportunities to connect with Canadians and explore Victoria.

Local field trips will allow you to see some of Victoria's most interesting places and Canadian Culture and Conversation workshops will introduce you to some of our most interesting people! During these workshops, guest speakers will present on a variety of topics and Canadian volunteers will offer friendly conversation in a relaxed setting where the focus is on learning about each other.

Program features

20 class hours per week
5 class levels, from High Beginner to Advanced
focus on speaking and listening skills
Canadian Culture and Conversation workshops
access to the Computer Assisted Language Laboratory (CALL)
free activities and optional weekend trips with our Cultural Assistants
Homestay accommodation and meals with a carefully selected local family
Certificate of Participation and a Record of Grade upon completion

ELC Brochure

Sample Calendar

Program schedule

This is a full-time program with morning and afternoon classes.

Monday to Thursday (20 hours per week)

English classes: 9 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 3 pm

Friday

Field trips and Canadian Culture and Conversation workshops: 9 am – 4 pm.

Weekends

Optional activities led by our Cultural Assistants: whale watching, trips to Butchart Gardens and Vancouver and/or kayaking (depending on the season).

Registration 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 basic requirement for this program, take a free test

Testimonials

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

The UVic ELC has everything you need to learn English such as various programs, useful learning tools, modern facilities, and great teachers. So, take advantage of it all and be immersed in English!

Ami Muto Japan

I loved having two teachers, one that focused more on grammar and vocabulary and another that focused more on speaking and listening! All classes were very well organized and I could see my progress in the language every day.

Juliana Souza Brazil

It is impossible to not fall in love with Victoria. My experience was amazing, I met great people from all around the world, and I learned much more than English. The city is beautiful and the people are lovely.

Gabriela Aik Brazil

Instructors

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
Homestay application fee (if applicable)	$250.00

Tuition fees	Fee	Notes
Balance of Tuition ($1600-$350)	$1,250.00	Due five weeks before program begins

Accommodation and meals	Fee	Notes
Homestay ($850 per month; $28 per additional night)	$850.00	Paid directly to Host family This fee is NOT paid to the ELC

Total:	$2,850.00

How to apply

Complete a program application form
Send the completed application form to elcreg@uvcs.uvic.ca
Pay the application fees and deposit(s)

Once we have processed the application, you well be sent a Letter of Acceptance.

Visit our How to apply page for more details.

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