ELC News

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Add business classes to your 2025 summer language program

Did you know that as a student in our Summer Language and Culture programs offered from June–August, you have the option of adding 16 hours of business workshops to your studies?

From Comics to Conversations: A Creative Approach to Teaching ESL

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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Bridging degrees and dreams through UVic’s Pathway program

Read about Yanqing Li's experience, a UVic English Language Centre Pathway graduate who specialized in data analytics and cybersecurity.

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The English Language Centre honoured at 14th annual BCCIE International Education Awards

The English Language Centre (ELC) is proud to receive the 2023 award for Outstanding Program in International Education.

The English Language Centre among finalists for "Language Training Provider of the Year" award

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).

Student feedback on Social Connect

"Café Social" has proven to be a valuable complement to students' online English studies. It allows them to form deeper friendships during their program… and much more! See what students attending a recent English for Global Communication program said about their Café Social experience.

"English Through Themes” is here!

Monthly English and Summer Language and Culture Programs now feature "English through Themes," an innovative curriculum in which students will improve their English skills while exploring issues related to three unique themes.

ELC director reflects on 2019-20 iStudy award

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.

Welcoming international students

The Dean of Continuing Studies Dr. Jo-Anne Clarke, recently published an article which demonstrates the ELC’s deep understanding of the unique needs of our students:

Project-based Presentations (PbP)

This program follows September ELPI, for an intensive 14-week combination. “PbP” will be offered at three levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced, with participants studying from 9am-12pm each day. In each level, students will prepare a level-specific project and then present on it in small groups.

We are iStudy’s Language School of the Year!

We are so pleased to announce that the UVic English Language Centre has once again been selected as an iStudy Guide award winner, this time in the exciting category of “Language School of the Year”!

Welcome to our newest ELC Experts

Our ELC Expert community is growing, with three new student ambassadors added to the team this week. These students are just completing our ELPI program and have volunteered to share their experiences with you.

Have you visited the ELC Learning Centre?

Have you visited the ELC Learning Centre? Our friendly teachers, volunteers and cultural assistants are waiting to meet you! At the Learning Centre you can improve your English skills in a relaxed and fun environment.

ELC students put theory into practice

Our amazing students from Yasuda Women's University in Hiroshima, Japan, were recently profiled by UVic News as an example of UVic's variety of international partnerships and programming.

ELC wins global award

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

Gerry Luton celebrates 30 years of ELC teaching

We all know that the ELC is more than a language school — it is a community of students, staff and instructors who make it a special place to learn and grow.

Welcome to Brazilian Liaison Officer Roberto!

This month we have a very exciting announcement for our Brazilian friends! On March 1, Roberto Coelho Atihé officially joined the ELC marketing team as our Liaison Officer in Brazil.

When teachers become students

Contributed by Cathy Aquart, ELC Curriculum Coordinator Every December as our students head off for vacation, our UVic ELC teachers head back to the classroom to spend 5 days as students attending professional development workshops.

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Top 5 reasons to choose the UVic Pathway program

You’ll be studying at one of Canada’s BEST universities! The University of Victoria is an innovative academic leader among Canadian universities – see complete ranking information! You’ll graduate faster!

How much can you do in 3 weeks? This ELC student will tell you!

It was by far the best summer ever! It was such a wonderful opportunity to get to study in a top university in Canada.

My Canadian experience at the ELC

Hi, my name is Rilana, I am 23 years old and I am from Germany. I was an intern at the ELC for the Marketing, Socio Cultural and Homestay departments at the ELC.

5 things to know about Canada

Hi everyone, my name is Rilana and I am currently an intern at the English Language Centre! I've been in Victoria for about 6 weeks and am really enjoying it. Here are some of the biggest differences I noticed so far about living in Canada.

ELC summer memories

ELC Summer Memories How to describe properly those perfect five weeks? I have no words to describe how I feel right now! My heart is warm and heavy, but full of happiness at the same time!