Expand your career options and improve your English skills.
Live and study in one of Canada’s best cities on the beautiful West Coast. Through a unique blend of specialized classes and social activities, our university preparation programs enhance both general and academic English skills.
Learn from real-world experts and develop proficient language abilities so you can confidently pursue other degrees or professional studies at UVic.
The English Language Centre provides opportunities to actively learn English through many contexts, including fun interactions with peers, colleagues and native speakers.
- University Admission Preparation (UAP) and Canadian Studies
(4 weeks) - University Pathway Program
(12 months) - University Admission Preparation (UAP)
(12 weeks) - ELC Preliminary Admission
(12 weeks)
Program information
ELC Preliminary Admission
Do you want to enter undergraduate degree programs at the University of Victoria (UVic)? The ELC Preliminary Admission is designed to help you meet UVic’s English requirements within 24 months.
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University Admission Preparation (UAP)
This full-time program includes:
• 20 class hours per week (260 total program hours)
• Offers Study Skills and Academic Integrity workshops
• Homestay accommodation and meals
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University Admission Preparation (UAP) and Canadian Studies
This intensive summer program includes:
• 20 class hours per week (80 total program hours)
• Two courses: "Advanced English" and "Introduction to Canadian Studies"
• Optional dormitory accommodation and meals available
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University Pathway Program
This specialized first year program is the perfect option if you want to start your UVic degree but still need to meet UVic’s English language requirement. Choose from two streams: Social Sciences (includes economics and pre-business) or Science, Engineering and Computer Science.
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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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In November, students from 2 ELPI classes organized a fundraiser bake sale for a not-for-profit organization that provides start-up funding for educational, agricultural and community projects in Africa (mainly Uganda) so that they can become sustain
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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
Read Story"The pathway program contributed to my academic success by providing abundant support for student. The teachers stand behind their students and alway want us to succeed."
— Xiaoyue (Amy) Chang – China