Develop new skills in a custom learning environment
Continuing Studies has extensive experience in customizing team training programs for institutional, corporate and government groups from around the world. Custom group training is a great way to bring a team together to collaborate and learn.
Semi-customized programs
In semi-customized "English Plus" programs, groups add specialized content to an ELC program that is already running, to maximize opportunities for intercultural exchange in the classroom.
Learn more about our English Plus programs.
Some examples include:
- English Plus Healthcare
- English Plus Engineering
- English Plus Early Childhood Education
- English Plus Music Education
Fully-customized programs
In fully-customized programs, groups focus on special topics, skills and knowledge in private classes for the duration of their studies.
Professional English
Customized online English
Teacher training
Learn more about Customized teacher training programs.
Ready to create a customized professional development experience for your group?
Contact us to discuss your goals and program requirements.
Customized English as a Medium of Instruction
The three-week English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) program is designed to suit the unique
schedules, interests and needs of instructors of varying content areas from around the world.
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Customized English for Global Communication (EGC) - online
Customized English for Global Communication (EGC) offers an interactive online learning experience for students who want to improve their English for academic, travel or professional purposes. Customized EGC can be arranged for groups upon request.
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Customized English for Professional Communication
This part-time add-on features public speaking workshops to strengthen public speaking and communication confidence. It is designed to accompany a full-time general English program for maximum benefit.
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Customized English Plus
Boost your team's English skills with customized language programs tailored to specific industries like healthcare, engineering, or education. Our expert instruction and practical activities help achieve your training goals—turn your ideas into reality!
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Customized Foundations in Business English
This part-time add-on features business communication skills. It is designed to accompany a full-time general English program for maximum benefit.
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Customized Intensive English Online (ELPI-O)
The Intensive English Online program is part of ELC Connect, a suite of online English language programs. Intensive English Online can be arranged for groups upon request.
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Customized Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Build skills and confidence as an international educator. This non-credit program is offered as a
three-week immersive summer session at the University of Victoria campus.
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As part of the University of Victoria, we offer established programs backed by strong governance and student protections.
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For decades, students at UVic’s English Language Centre (ELC) have been building more than just their English skills. In the Foundations in Business English program, they are learning how to communicate, collaborate and apply their skills from a business perspective.
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In July 2026, the English Language Centre (ELC) welcomed its first participants in English Communication for Healthcare. This is a new program for professionals studying or working in healthcare.
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In April 2026 the ELC welcomed eight representatives from Korea’s EduGlobe agency and several partner institutions. EduGlobe has been a long-standing key partner for the ELC in Korea, supporting ELC programs and students since 2016.
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Over the past decade, the English Language Center (ELC) has expanded its reach, strengthened student support, and built new academic and industry pathways.
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The English Language Centre (ELC) received the BCCIE Award for Excellence in International Student Support for its UVic Homestay program, recognizing its long-standing commitment to welcoming and connecting international students with host families.
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Susan Abrill, an ESL instructor at the University of Victoria, integrates comics and contemporary literature into her classes, enhancing student engagement and language proficiency through storytelling.
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The English Language Centre (ELC) is proud to receive the 2023 award for Outstanding Program in International Education.
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We are thrilled to announce that the English Language Centre (ELC) has been named a finalist for the 2023 "Language Training Provider of the Year" award by Professionals in International Education (PIE).
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The English Language Centre at thee University of Victoria is delighted to be named Language School of the Year for the second year in a row by iStudy.
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We are proud to announce that we were recently awarded with the 2017-18 Cultural Excellence Award by iStudy, an international travel publication that selects winners each year “based on their achievements and strengths in the education industry
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UVic's international community is reaching beyond new borders as host to educators in the Panama Bilingüe program, a visionary professional development initiative launched by the Panamanian Ministry of Education.
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As someone who promotes English teaching-training programs at a university for a career, I'm constantly being asked by potential students, institutions, and even experienced teachers what all these acronyms stand for and what's the difference between them. I get questions like "Should I take a TEFL class or a TESL class?" or "What's the difference between ESL and ELL?" all the time, so I wanted to write a quick blog entry to address the confusion.
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