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Study English in Canada 2013-14

University of VictoriaEnglish Language Centre

Studying in Victoria is an unforgettable experience

We know you’ll like it here!• Beautifulcapitalcity

• Friendly,cleanandsafe

• MildestweatherinCanada

• Scenicwestcoastlocation

• Amazingnature:ocean,islands,mountains,lakes and forests

• Excellentshopping,restaurantsandnightlife

• Outdooractivitiesallyear

The University of Victoria is ranked one of the best universities in Canada, and I definitely understand why: the campus buildings, residences, laboratories—everything is so new, clean, modern and full of the typical first-world technology! Walking around, one can find gardens with the most beautiful flowers and also huge sport complexes, fitness centres, a movie theatre and pubs. Juliana Souza, Brazil

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DiscoverVictoria!

Getting to Victoria• Easyaccessfromallinternationalcities

• DirectflightsfromVancouver,TorontoandSeattle

• Pleasevisit: www.tourismvictoria.com

ThingstoDo• Gowhalewatching

• Visittheworld-famousButchartGardens

• Enjoyyear-roundhiking,cyclingandkayaking

• Walkinourmanybeautifulparksandgardens

• Explorelocalfestivals,galleriesandhistoricsites

• Shopatourmanylocalmallsandstores

• TravelbyferrytoVancouver,SeattleorthenearbyGulfIslands

OurWeatherb

Modern Facilities • ComputerlabswithfreeInternet

• ComputerAssistedLanguageLearning(CALL)labs

• Librariesandmovietheatre

• 2000+studentdormitoryrooms

• 2athleticandrecreationcentreswithswimmingpools

• 5000-seatstadiumforsportsevents

convenient services• WirelessInternetthroughoutcampus

• Cafeterias,cafés,restaurantsandpubs

• Medicalanddentalclinics

• Pharmacy

• Hairsalon

• Studentcounsellingservices

• Travelagency

• InterfaithChapel

Uvic FacUlties—www.uvic.ca• Business

• Education

• Engineering

• FineArts

• GraduateStudies

• HumanandSocialDevelopment

• Humanities

• Law

• Science

• SocialSciences

• DivisionofMedicalSciences

• Division of Continuing Studies www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca

• HomeoftheEnglishLanguageCentre

• Offerscertificateanddiplomaprogramsinareas suchasBusiness,TESLandPublicRelations

WelcometotheUniversityofVictoria(UVic)UVicisratedoneofthetopuniversitiesinCanadaandwelcomesover19,000studentseachyear.Thepark-likecampusiscomfortable,livelyandperfectlylocatedjust5minutesfromthebeachand15minutesfromdowntownVictoria.

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TheEnglishLanguageCentre (ELC)

The ELC has been providing excellence in language programs for over 40 years!

TheELCisfoundintheContinuingStudiesBuildingwhichisequippedwithmodernclassrooms,computerlabsandeasyaccesstoallELCstaffandteachers.Ourbuildingiscentrallylocatedoncampus,nearthebusterminal,cafeteria,gym,cafés,libraryanddormitories.StudentsattendclassesthroughouttheUViccampusandarepartofanexcitingstudentcommunity.

elc PrograMs:• UniversityPathwayProgramforInternationalStudents(1year)

• EnglishPlusCredit

• UniversityAdmissionPreparation(3months)

• 12-WeekIntensiveEnglish

• MonthlyLanguageandCulture(4–6weeks)

• Work/VolunteerExperience

• PaidandunpaidInternships

• IELTSandTOEICExamPreparation

elc PrograMs inclUde:• Anaverageof15studentsperclass;maximumof18

• 20to30classhoursperweekwithqualifiedESLTeachers

• SocialandculturalactivitiesguidedbyELCCulturalAssistants

• ReportcardandCertificateofParticipationuponcompletion

• AccesstoconditionaladmissiontoUVicdegreeprograms

• Optionalhomestayordormitoryaccommodation

Note:programsarenon-creditanddonotguaranteeadmissiontoUVic

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12-WeekIntensiveEnglishProgram(ELPI)

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Offered 3 times per year (September, January, April) for students:

• atupperbeginnertouniversityentrancelevels(6levels)

• whowishtoimprovetheircommunicationskillsforprofessionalorpersonaldevelopment

• whowishtoprepareforuniversityadmission

PrograM FeatUres30 hours per week:

• 18hours—CoreClasses

• 4hours—ElectiveClasses

• 8hours—StudyCentreandPronunciationCentre(optional)

6 Core Class Levels (students are placed in class levels based on the results of their placement test at the ELC):

• UpperBeginner(Level200)

• LowerIntermediate(330)

• Intermediate(410)

• UpperIntermediate(490)

• Advanced(570)

• GeneralAdvancedProgram(GAP)orUniversityAdmissionPreparation(UAP).

Elective Class Examples (4 hrs/week):

• BusinessEnglish,IELTS,TOEIC,Pronunciation,Listening,Idioms,DiscussionSkills,Writing,Music,Art

Study Centre and Pronunciation Centre (8 hrs/week):

• Practisewithteachersandvolunteersinarelaxedsetting

Social and Cultural Activities:

• Coffeesocials,sports,movies,festivals,volunteering

• Optionalactivitiesinclude:ButchartGardens,theatre,skitrips,Vancouvertrips,kayaking,whalewatching(additionalfeesapply)

Studentsplacedinintermediateclasslevel410andabovemaychoosegeneraloracademicEnglishclasses.

accoMModation:Homestayisavailableforall12-weekprograms.

ELPIstudentsin490andabovecantakeenglish Plus credit,whichallowsstudentstotakeacreditcoursewhile studyinginELPI!Learnmoreonpage12.

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SummerAcademicIntensiveProgram(ELAI)

general and acadeMic oPtions

General Advanced Program (GAP) —highest general class level

• StrengthensEnglishforinternationalcommunication

• Focusesoncareer,business,globalissuesandpersonalinterests

• Includesweeklyvolunteerworkinthecommunity

University Admission Preparation (UAP) —highest academic class level

• PreparesstudentstostudyinanEnglish-speakinguniversity

• Strengthensskillsinoralpresentations,notetaking,readingacademictexts,reportwriting,researchandcomputeruse

• StudentsmustsuccessfullycompletetheUAPentranceexamandinterviewforacceptance;thosenotacceptedwillbeplacedintheappropriatelevel

• Passingscore(80%)meetstheEnglishrequirementforadmissiontodegreeprogramsatUVic

adMission to Uvic UndergradUate degree PrograMs• StudentswhomeetallotheracademicrequirementsforadmissiontoUVicundergraduatedegreeprogramsmaybegrantedPreliminaryorConditionalAdmissionwhentheyareadmittedtothe410toUAPacademiclevelsofthe12-weekprogram.

Preliminary Admissionisgivento: • StudentsinELPI410,490or570. • Studentswith71iBTTOEFLorIELTS5.5 StudentshaveoneyeartomeetUVic’sEnglishrequirements.

Conditional Admissionisgivento: • StudentsinUAP • Studentswith79iBTTOEFLorIELTS6.0

StudentswithConditionalAdmissionmayregisterinUViccreditprogramsbutcannotbegincreditcoursesuntiltheyhavemetUVic’sEnglishrequirement.

Pleasevisit:http://registrar.uvic.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements/international.html

Please note: Students applying for Graduate Programs shouldcontactthedepartmentdirectlyaboutoffersofPreliminaryAdmissionandEnglishproficiencystandards.

A9-weeksummerprogramforupperintermediatetoadvancedstudentswishingtofocusonacademicstudies.

PrograM FeatUres:• asummer“academicbridge”betweenthespringandfallELPIprograms

• 22.5classhoursperweek

• 3levelsofinstruction:Intermediate,UpperIntermediateandAdvanced

• Classes held Monday to Thursday: 1:00 – 5:15 pm and Fridays: 8:30 am – 12:45 pm

• Evenings:Studentslivinginthedormitoriescanjoinorganizedactivities

• Weekends:optionalactivities

reQUireMents • MinimumintermediateEnglishlevel(410A)

Accommodation:DormitoryuntilclosureinlateAugust.StudentscontinuingtoSeptemberELPImaymoveinwiththeirhostfamiliesearly.

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Successful completion of the UAP level of the 12-weekprogramfulfillstheEnglishrequirementforentrancetoUVicundergraduatedegreeprograms.

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Thisone-year programcombinesintensiveclassroomstudyattheadvancedlevelwithpaidworkexperienceinVictoria.

PrograM FeatUres:• 24weeksofintensiveEnglishclasses

• 24-weekpaidinternshipinVictoria

• Job-preparationworkshops

• LettersofRecommendation

• CanadianWorkCultureWorkshop

• CertificateofParticipation

• HomestayorDormitoryaccommodation

reQUireMents • Upperintermediatelevel(490)ofthe24-weekprogramorwithapprovaloftheELC

• AvalidStudyPermit

CanadianExperienceInternshipProgram(paidinternship)

This20-week programimprovesandchallengesEnglishskillsbycombiningintensiveclasseswithafull-timeunpaidworkterm.Participantsinthisprogramwill:

• Attendfull-timeEnglishclassesfor12weeks

• WorkinVictoriafor8weeks

BeneFits:• Learnandimproveyour“realEnglish”outsideoftheclassroom

• Addinternationalworkexperiencetoyourrésuméinfieldssuchastourism,customerserviceandofficeadministration

• CanadianWorkCultureWorkshop

• CertificateofParticipationfromtheUniversityofVictoria

• LettersofRecommendation

reQUireMents • MinimumupperintermediatelevelofEnglish

• IntermediatelevelofEnglish(410)ofthe12-weekprogramorwithapprovaloftheELC

• AvalidStudyPermit

EnglishWorkExperienceProgram(EWEP)

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Offered throughout the year for students:

• atpre-intermediate,intermediateoradvancedlevels

• whowishtoimprovetheirspeakingandlisteningskills

• whowanttolearnaboutCanadianculturethroughintensiveEnglishclassesandsocialandculturalactivities

PrograM FeatUres:• Monthlystartdates

• Focusonspeakingandlisteningskills

• 20hoursofclasstimeperweek

• DailysocialandculturalactivitiesforMay–Augustprograms;weeklysocialandculturalactivitiesforSeptember–Aprilprograms.TheseactivitiesareincludedintheprogramcostandguidedbyELCCulturalAssistants

• Optionalactivities,dependingontheseason(feesmayapply)

• ButchartGardens

• Vancouver(1dayorovernight)

• Skiing

• Whalewatching

• Curling

• Kayaking

sePteMBer–aPril PrograM schedUle MondaytoThursday: 9am–12pm,1:15–3:10pm IntensiveEnglishclasses

Friday: Socialandculturalactivities

Weekends: Optionalactivities(seelistatleft)

Accommodation: Homestay(seepage15)

May–aUgUst PrograM schedUle MondaytoFriday: 8:30am–12:30pm IntensiveEnglishClasses

Afternoons: Socialandculturalactivities

Evenings: Optionalactivitiesforstudentsliving indormitories,suchassports,movies andlanguagegames(mostwithnoadditionalcost)

Weekends: Optionalactivities(seelistatleft)

Accommodation: Dormitory(July–Augustprograms)Homestay(May–Juneprograms)

MonthlyLanguageandCulturePrograms(3–6weeks)

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UniversityPathwayProgramforInternationalStudents NEW! An innovative one-year program that allows you to meet the the English requirements for admission to UVic while completing credit courses at the same time.

PrograM FeatUres• Full-time,12-monthprogramcombiningcomprehensiveEnglishlanguageclasseswithcreditcoursesineconomicsandmathematics

• UniversityAcademicPreparationandCanadianCulturecourse• Languagesupportthroughouttheprogram• Academicadvisingforcreditprograms• Completionofauniversitydegreeand3ESLprogramsin4years

EnglishPlusCreditProgram NEW! A program for students who wish to take credit courses in Mathematics or Computer Science during the 12-week ELPI program.

• Opentostudentsin490GeneralandAcademicstreams• StudentsmustapplyforPreliminaryAcceptancetoUVic

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OnlineESLCourses• Beginner,Intermediate,AdvancedWriting• Beginner,Intermediate,AdvancedListening• IntroductiontoInformationTechnology(IT)EnglishPleasevisit:www.uvcs.uvic.ca/englishworld/study/online/

cd-roM series• BusinessEnglish:Meetings;NorthAmericanIdiomsPleasevisit:www.uvcs.uvic.ca/cdroms/

Judy’s World and JAson’s World• Intermediateandupper-intermediate-levelaudiodrama• Listeningandvocabularyexercises,modernsocialtopics• Forclassroomuseorself-studyForinformation,pleaseemail:elc@uvcs.uvic.ca

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StudentswhomeettheacademicrequirementsforadmissiontoUVicundergraduatedegreeprogramsmaybe granted conditional acceptanceuponadmissiontothissummerUAPprogramorthe12-weekUAPlevel.

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UniversityAdmission Preparation(UAP)advanced english and canadian stUdies • 4-weekfull-timeprogram• Morningcourses: • AdvancedEnglishLanguageSkills • AnIntroductiontoCanadianCulture(CS101)• Afternoonacademicskillsworkshops• Entrancerequirement:IELTS6.0withnosectionlessthan5.5 or79iBT

Successful completion of this programfulfillstheEnglishlanguagerequirementforentrancetoUVicundergraduatedegreeprograms.Studentsmust:

• Receiveapassinggrade(80%)forAdvancedEnglish.

• ReceiveaminimumCinCanadianStudies;studentsmaytakethiscoursefor1.5creditunitsforanadditionalfee.

CustomizedGroupProgramsTheELCofferscustomizedshort-termprogramswhichcanbe designed to suit the schedule and interests of a group of students.Theseprogramscancombineclassroominstructionwithotheractivities,suchasculturalexcursionsorvolunteeringplacements.ProgramscanalsoincludeEnglishforSpecialPurposes,suchasBusiness English and English for Teachers. Homestayordormitoryaccommodationisavailable,dependingonthetimeofyear.

Formoreinformation,pleasecontact:elc@uvcs.uvic.ca

ProfessionalPathWorkshopsForstudentswithWorkingHolidayVisasenrolledinthe12-WeekIntensiveProgram.PreparesstudentsforasuccessfulexperienceintheworkplaceandtohelpthemfindapaidjobinVictoria.

Program Features• RésuméandCoverletterWorkshops• InterviewSkillsWorkshop• PracticeInterviews• CanadianWorkCultureWorkshop

Requirements• Intermediatelevel(410)ofthe12-weekprogram• AvalidWorkingHolidayVisa.Studentsonavisitorvisa are not eligible.

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IELTSandTOEICPreparation• 11-weekpart-timeprograms

• Reading,listeningandtest-takingstrategies

• Writingandspeakingdevelopment,includingorganization,grammar,vocabulary,pronunciationandintonation

• Entrancerequirement:TOEIC600,71iBTorIELTS5.0

VolunteerProgramsYour Community Connection!VolunteeringafterorduringyourELCprogramisagreatwayto:

• makeCanadianfriends

• improveyourEnglish

• learnnewskills

english and volUnteering • Upto30volunteerhours,plusapreparationworkshop

• For12-WeekIntensiveEnglishProgramstudents

• CertificateofParticipationandLetterofRecommendation

volUnteering For groUPsContactustofindoutaboutthevarietyofvolunteeropportunitieswecancoordinateforyourspecializedgroup!

Volunteer schedules and positions can be tailored to suit your group’s needs and interests.

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AccommodationOptions

UVicHomestayPractiseyourEnglishandlearnaboutCanadiancultureasamemberofaCanadianfamily!HomestaystudentsimprovetheirEnglishskillsmuchfasterthanstudentslivingontheirownbecause they practise speaking and listening with their host familieseveryday.

Ourhostfamiliesarehappytosharetheirfamilylifeandculturewithyou.Youwillbematchedwithahostfamilywhohasbeencarefullyselectedbyprogramstafftoensurethattheycanprovideyouwithasafe,comfortableandfriendlyhome.

Your host family will:

• pickyouupwhenyouarriveinVictoria

• provideyouwithaprivate,furnishedroom

• providefoodforallmealsandsnacks(hostfamilycooksdinner)

• provideinternetaccess

• helpyouadjusttolivinginanewculture

• encourageyoutojointheirfamilyactivities

• provideanEnglishimmersionexperiencetoimproveyourlanguage skills

• transportyoutoyourdeparturelocationwhenyouleave

Formoreinformation,visit:www.uvic.ca/homestay

AwArd-winning ProgrAm!canada langUages coUncil

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UVicDormitoriesLiveoncampusintheuniversitydormitorieswithotherinternationalstudentsandELCCulturalAssistants.

Thedormitoryprogramincludes:

• asingleroomwithabed,desk,dresser,mirrorandlinens

• acafeteriamealplan(2–3mealsperday)

• supportofELCCulturalAssistantslivinginthedormitories

• additionaleveningandweekendactivities

DormitoryaccommodationisonlyavailableinJulyandAugust.Fullfeesaredue5weeksbeforetheprogramstart date.

During my first 3 months, I lived on campus at UVic. Afterwards, I applied for Homestay. UVic chose an amazing family in Victoria where I was SO welcome. During eleven months I lived with them and I spent unforgettable times with them like their own son. Rodrigo Pasqualucci, Brazil

canadian iMMigration lawsAftercompletingtheProgramApplicationFormandpayingtheapplicationfees,studentsreceiveaLetter of AcceptancefromUVictotaketothenearestCanadianEmbassy/Consulate.

Itisthestudent’s responsibilitytoobtainthecorrectvisaorpermit.

teMPorary resident visa (trv) – ForMerly ‘visitor visa’StudentsfrommanycountriescanstudyEnglishinCanadaforamaximumof6monthsasavisitor.ATemporaryResidentVisacannot be renewed in Canada to continue studies.

stUdy PerMitStudentsmusthaveaStudyPermittostudyinCanadaformorethan6months.StudentsmustapplyforaStudyPermitintheirhomecountry.StudyPermitscanberenewedinCanada.

FormoreinformationabouttheTRVandStudyPermit,visit: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

Medical insUrance AllEnglishLanguageCentrestudentsmusthavemedicalinsuranceandshouldconfirmthatitcoversanyactivitiestheymayparticipatein(includingsports).

ImmigrationandMedicalInformation

Length of stay in Canada

Type of insurance needed

0–6months BuyprivatemedicalinsurancebeforeleavingyourhomecountryfromAONMedicalInsuranceCompany($1.60/day;notvaliduntilpurchased).

http://extranet.aon.ca/uvic/index.aspx

6monthsormore

Beforeleavinghome,buyprivatemedicalinsuranceforthefirst3monthsofyourstay.

YouMUSTapplyforBritishColumbiaMedicalServicesPlan(BCMSP)uponarrival(3-monthwaitingperiod).

www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/msp

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HowtoApply

1.CompleteandsigntheApplicationForm(onlineorPDF).*

2.CompleteandsigntheHomestayApplicationForm(ifapplicable).*

3.IncludetheApplicationfeeanddeposit(s).

4.IncludetheHomestayfee (ifapplicable).

5.Includeacopyofyourpassport.

6.SendtheELCyourapplicationbyemail,faxoronline.

* These forms will not be processed without a student signature.

ProgramApplicationstUdents MUst:• be18yearsofageorolderbythefirstdayoftheprogram

• meetCanadianvisarequirementswhiletheyareinCanada

• buymedicalinsuranceforthedurationoftheprogram

• haveabasicknowledgeofEnglishandsuccessfullycompletetheonlinetest: • 12-WeekPrograms:web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/entry

• MonthlyPrograms:web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/entry/me

Apply online, download application forms from the website, or contact the ELC for an application package:

• www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/apply

contact inForMation:• Email: elcreg@uvcs.uvic.ca

• Phone: 1-250-721-8469

• Fax: 1-250-721-8774

www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/apply/ Fees dUe UPon registration:$150 Application Fee

• Ifyouapplyformorethanoneprogramatthesame time,youpaythe$150applicationfeeonceonly.

$350 Deposit (per program)

• Thisdepositispartofthetuitionfee,notanadditionalcost.

$250 Homestay Fee

• Seepage19forhomestayavailabilityforyourprogram.

FUll PayMent is dUe 5 weeks BeFore the PrograM start date.

Application does not guarantee admission. Applyforprogramsearly,asspaceislimited,andwaitforyourLetterofAcceptancebeforemakingtravelarrangements.

TheEnglishLanguageCentre/UniversityofVictoriareservestherighttochangefees,schedulesandcourseswithoutnotice,andtocancelcoursesifenrollmentisinsufficient.

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ProgramSchedule2013–14 Tuition Accommodation Program Arrival Date Departure Date Program Dates Duration & Activities & Meals

9-Week and 12-Week Programs (ELAI and ELPI) $800/month(H)

ELPIA2013 January5 April5 January7–April3 12weeks $3,700 H

ELPIB2013‡ April6 July5 April8–July3 12weeks $3,700 H

ELAI2013** June30 September6 July2*–September5 9weeks $3,450 H

ELPIC2013 September7 December6 September9–December4 12weeks $3,700 H

ELPIA2014 January4,2014 April4,2014 January6–April2,2014 12weeks $3,700 H**Note:ELAIisa9-weeksummeracademicprogramanddiffersinformat,hours,andactivitiesfromthe12-weekprograms.

English Work Experience Programs (EWEP)EWEPA2013 January5 June1 January7–May31 20weeks $4,700 H

EWEPB2013* April6 August24 April8–August23 20weeks $4,700 H

EWEPC2013 September7 February1,2014 September9–January31,2014 20weeks $4,700 H

EWEPA2014 January4,2014 May31,2014 January6–May30,2014 20weeks $4,700 H

Canadian Experience Internship Programs (CEIP)CEIPA2013 January5 January4,2014 January7,2013–January3,2014 48weeks $8,900 H

CEIPB2013 September7 September6,2014 September9,2013–September5,2014 48weeks $8,900 H

CEIPA2014 January4,2014 January3,2015 January6,2014–January2,2015 48weeks $8,900 H

Monthly Language and Culture / Special Purposes ProgramsJanuary2013 January6 February2 January7–February1 4weeks $1,600 H

February2013 February3 March2 February4–March1 4weeks $1,600 H

March2013 March3 March30 March4–March29 4weeks $1,600 H

April2013* March31 May11 April2–May10 6weeks $1,600 H$1,070

June2013*‡ May20 June22 May21*–June21 5weeks $2,000 H$854

July2013(4weeks)* July1 July27 July2*–July26 4weeks $1,600 D$1,295

July2013(6weeks) July7 August17 July8–August16 6weeks $2,400 D$1,845

August2013 July28 August24 July29–August23 4weeks $1,600 D$1,295

September2013* September2 September28 September3*–September27 4weeks $1,600 H

October2013 September29 October26 September30–October25 4weeks $1,600 H

November2013 October27 November23 October28–November22 4weeks $1,600 H

December2013 November24 December21 November25–December20 4weeks $1,600 H

UAP+CanadianStudies July28 August24 July29–August23 4weeks $2,900 D$1,295

AcademicWriting**2012 n/a n/a December4–14,2012 2weeks $600 H

*IndicatesprogramsstartingonTuesdayduetopublicholidayonMonday.**Duetoalimitednumberofspaces,onlyELPIstudentscanregisterinthisprogram.

Credit ProgramsUniversity Pathway Programs Economics/Business September7,2013 August23,2014 September9,2013–August22,2014 48weeks $24,950 HorDScience/Engineering September7,2013 August23,2014 September9,2013–August22,2014 48weeks $24,950 HorD

EnglishPlusCreditComputer January5,2013 April20,2013 January7–April3+examperiod 12weeks $5,300 H Science English PlusCreditMath September7,2013 December21 September9–December4+examperiod 12weeks $5,300 H

TOEICandIELTS n/a n/a seewebsite 9–11weeks $450–$525 notoffered

Please note: “ProgramDates”arethefirstandlastdayofclasses.Programandaccommodationcostsaresubjecttochange.‡ DuetoCongressConference,classeswillbeheldoffsiteJune3-7,2013.

AllfeesarelistedinCanadiandollarsandsubjecttochangeH=Homestay—$800/monthD=Dormitory

(Summer AcademicIntensive)

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Part-Time Exam Preparation Courses

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English Language Centre

DivisionofContinuingStudies

UniversityofVictoria

POBox1700STNCSC

VictoriaBCV8W2Y2Canada

Phone1-250-721-8469

Fax1-250-721-8774

Email elc@uvcs.uvic.ca

Website: www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc

WhystudentslovestudyingEnglishatUVic1.TheBestCitywiththeBestWeather!VisitorstoVictoriaenjoyanunforgettablemixoffriendlypeople,beautifulscenery,outdooradventureandthemildestclimateinCanada.

2.Award-WinningProgramsTheELChasover40yearsofexperienceofferingESLprograms,andhasearnedrecentawardsforthequalityofitsHomePlacement,WorkExperienceandUniversityAdmissionPreparationprograms.

3.ModernUniversityCampusWithrecreationcentres,libraries,acinema,cafés,languagelabs,apharmacy,travelagencyandmedicalclinic,UVichaseverythingstudentsneedandmore!

4.SocialActivitiesOurprogramsofferanexcitingscheduleofactivitiesledbyculturalassistants.Favouriteactivitiesincludecoffeesocials,sports,whalewatching,skiingandtripstolocaltouristattractions.

5.PathwaytoDegreeProgramsTheELCcanhelpstudentstransitiontouniversitycoursesthroughavarietyofprograms:TheUniversityPathwayProgramforInternationalStudents(1year),theUniversityAdmissionPreparationprogram(3months)orEnglishPlusCredit!

6.AcademicReputationTellyourfriendsyoustudiedatUVic:rankedinthetop1%ofworlduniversitiesaccordingtotheTimesHigherEducationWorldUniversitiesRanking!

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