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Study English in Canada 2015–16

University of VictoriaEnglish Language Centre

451970–2015

“It was the most amazing experience I ever had. I met a lot of great friends all over the world and the teachers were so special, they always wanted to help all the students. The classes are small groups,

in which students can interact more closely with others and teachers. Come with energy to enjoy the city. It is an amazing place!”Magnolia Lozano, Mexico City, Mexico

“The year that I spent in UVic ELC is an essential transition on both my academic and personal life. On the academic level, I enhanced my English skill in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Also, the library skill, research skill and team-work skill I learned from the language centre became the key issues for my academic success. Moreover, through study in UVic ELC, I gained the confidence in using English, which benefits me most later on. On the personal level, anticipating the activities let me understand more about this beautiful Victoria and peaceful Canada.”Queena (Yunkun) Ding, Wuhan City, China

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

• Rankedinthetop1%ofworlduniversities

• Rankedthe#1ComprehensiveUniversityinCanada (Maclean’smagazine2013)

AWARD-WINNING ENGLISH PROGRAMS

• 3-to12-weekIntensiveEnglish

• UniversityAdmissionPreparation

• PathwaysProgramforInternationalStudents

BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS

• Perfectlylocatedfiveminutesfromthebeachand15minutesfromdowntown

• Park-likesetting,filledwithtreesandgardens

MODERN FACILITIES

• ComputerAssistedLanguageLearninglabs(CALL)

• VancouverIsland’slargestlibrary

• Athleticandrecreationcentres

• Swimmingpoolsandtenniscourts

• 2000+dormitoryrooms

STUDENT SERVICES

• Freewirelessinternetthroughoutcampus

• Cafeterias,cafés,restaurantsandpubs

• Medicalanddentalclinics

• TravelAgency

• InterfaithChapel

•ExtraacademicandculturalsupportthroughUVic’s“InternationalCommons.”

WelcometotheUniversityofVictoriaAsaUVicstudent,you’lljoinafriendly,diversecommunityof19,000studentsatoneofCanada’sbestuniversities.

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ThingstoDo• Whalewatching

• Visittheworld-famousButchartGardens

• Year-roundhiking,cyclingandkayaking

• Explorebeautifulparksandgardens

• Localfestivals,galleriesandhistoricsites

• Shopatlocalmallsandstores

• TravelbyferrytoVancouver,SeattleorthenearbyGulfIslands

Our Weather b

Our Location• CapitalcityofBritishColumbia,population350,000

• DirectflightsfromVancouver,TorontoandSeattle

• Easyaccessfromallinternationalcities

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DiscoverVictoria

WeKnowYou’llLikeItHere!• Beautifulcapitalcity,votedthebestsmallcityintheAmericas!

• Amazingnature:ocean,islands,mountains,lakesandforests

• Friendly,cleanandsafe

• MildestweatherinCanada

• Excellentshopping,restaurantsandnightlife

• Outdooractivitiesallyear

• Countlesscultural,artisticandmusicfestivals

• Localbaseball,soccerandhockeyteams

• Hometoover35parks!

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ThePerfectCityforStudents

TheUniversityofVictoriaEnglishLanguageCentre(ELC)

The ELC has been a leader in English language teaching for 45 years!

TheUniversityofVictoriaEnglishLanguageCentreislocatedontheUViccampus,justminutesawayfromthebusterminal,cafeteria,gym,libraryanddormitories.TheELCisintheContinuingStudiesBuilding,amodernfacilitywithlargeclassrooms,computerlabsandeasyaccesstoallELCstaffandteachers.ELCstudentsattendclassesthroughouttheUViccampusandarepartofanexcitingstudentcommunity.

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ELC PROGRAMS:• 12-WeekIntensiveEnglish

• MonthlyLanguageandCulture(threetosixweeks)

• UniversityPathwaysProgramforInternationalStudents(1year)

• UniversityAdmissionPreparation

• VolunteerExperience

• IELTSandTOEICExamPreparation

www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/programs/

ELC PROGRAMS INCLUDE:• Anaverageof15studentsperclass;maximumof18

• 20to30classhoursperweekwithqualifiedESLteachers

• SocialandculturalactivitiesguidedbyELCCulturalAssistants

• ReportcardandCertificateofParticipationuponcompletion

• AccesstoconditionaladmissiontoUVicdegreeprograms

• Optionalhomestayordormitoryaccommodation

WE’RE GROWING! TheELCisaddinganewwingtothebuilding—seedetailson page18andupdatesatwww.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/news/.

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Free activities in full-time programs

A drop-in Study Centre with Canadian volunteers

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Offered in September, January and April for students:• Atupperbeginnertouniversityentrancelevels

• Whowishtoimprovetheircommunicationskillsforprofessionalorpersonaldevelopment

• Whowouldlikeanacademicoptiontoprepareforuniversityadmission

12-WeekIntensiveEnglishProgram(ELPI)

STUDy CENTRE AND PRONUNCIATION CENTRE• Conversationwithteachersandvolunteersinarelaxedsetting

• Drop-in“ActiveEnglish”classesfourdaysperweek

• WritingCentreforone-on-oneacademicwritingsupport

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES • Coffeesocials,sports,movies,festivals,volunteering

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

ACCOMMODATION:Homestayisavailableforall12-weekprograms.

PROGRAM FEATURES30 hours per week:• 18hours—CoreClasses

• 4hours—ElectiveClasses:BusinessEnglish,IELTS,TOEIC,Pronunciation,Listening,Idioms,DiscussionSkills,Writing,Music

• 8hours—StudyCentreandPronunciationCentre(optional)

SIX CORE CLASS LEVELS• UpperBeginner(Level200)

• LowerIntermediate(330)

• Intermediate(410)

• UpperIntermediate(490)

• Advanced(570)

• GeneralAdvanced(GAP)orUniversityAdmissionPreparation(UAP).

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SummerAcademicIntensiveProgram(ELAI)

yOUR 12-WEEk PROGRAM OPTIONSStudentscompleteawrittenandspeakingplacementtest,andareplacedinclasslevelsbasedontheirtestresults.

•UpperBeginnerandLow-Intermediatelevelsbuild fundamentalcommunicationskillsbyfocussingon comprehensionandspeakingconfidence.

• IntermediateandAdvancedlevels(410andabove)offer studentstwoclassoptions:

– Academic English: forstudentswhowouldliketocomplete adegreeatanEnglish-speakinguniversity.

– Global Communication: forstudentswhowouldliketo explorecareer,businessandpersonalinterests.

Anine-weekacademicsummerprogramandtheperfectbridgebetweenspringandfallELPIprograms.

PROGRAM FEATURES:22.5 hours per week:

MondaytoThursday1:00–5:15pm

Fridays8:30am–12:45pm

• Fiveclasslevels:UpperBeginnertoAdvanced

• Evenings:Organizedactivitiesforstudentslivingindormitories

• Weekends:Optionalactivities

• Accommodation:Homestay

General Advanced Program (GAP)

• Highest“globalcommunication”classlevel• Focusesoncareer,culturalandglobalissues• Studentsdevelopandapplylanguageskillsthroughcommunityvolunteeringandsymposiumpresentations

University Admission Preparation (UAP)

• Highest“academic”classlevel• Strengthenspresentation,notetaking,research,academicreadingandessaywritingskills

• Passingscore(80%)meetstheEnglishrequirementforadmissiontoUVicundergraduatedegreeprograms—see page 11 for details

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UniversityPathwaysProgramforInternationalStudentsFast-track your education by combining ESL classes with first-year credit courses!

PROGRAM FEATURES• 12-monthprogram• First-yearuniversitycreditcoursesineconomicsor science and engineering• AcademicEnglishclassesthatfocusonreading,writing,speakingandlisteningskills• UniversityAcademicPreparationandCanadianStudiescourse• AccesstotheInternationalLearningCommons• Languagesupportthroughouttheprogram• Academicadvisingforcreditprograms• DormitoryorHomestayaccommodation

REqUIREMENTSAcademic: Students must meet the academic admission requirements for the University of Victoria.

Language: 5.5 IELTS with no section less than 5.0 or 71 iBT with no section less than 15

ACCOMMODATION• Homestay• DormitoryaccommodationforPathwaysProgramstudentsincludes: – shared,furnishedrooms – cafeteriamealplan – educational,culturalandsocialprogramming

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UniversityAdmission Preparation(UAP)ADVANCED ENGLISH AND CANADIAN STUDIES • Full-timeprogramwhichincludestwomorningcourses: • AdvancedEnglishLanguageSkills • AnIntroductiontoCanadianCulture(CS101)• Afternoonacademicskillsworkshops

REqUIREMENTSAcademic: Students who intend to apply to a UVic degree program must meet UVic’s academic admission requirements.

Language: 6.0 IELTS with no section less than 5.5 or 79 iBT with no section less than 17

Successful completion of this programfulfillstheEnglishlanguagerequirementforentrancetoUVicundergraduatedegreeprograms.Studentsmust:

• Receiveapassinggrade(80%)forAdvancedEnglish.

• ReceiveaminimumCinCanadianStudies;studentsmaytakethiscoursefor1.5creditunitsforanadditionalfee.

AdmissiontoUVicStudentswhomeettheacademicrequirementsforUVicundergraduate degree programsmaybegrantedPreliminaryorConditionalAdmissionwhentheyareadmittedtoour12-weekacademicprogramataminimum410level.

Preliminary Admissionisgivento:

• StudentsinELPI410,490or570Or • Studentswith71iBTTOEFLorIELTS5.5

StudentshaveoneyeartomeetUVic’sEnglishrequirements.

Conditional Admissionisgivento:

• StudentsinUniversityAdmissionPreparation(seeabove)Or• Studentswith6IELTSwithnosectionlessthan5.5or79iBTwithnosectionlessthan17

StudentswithConditionalAdmissionmayregisterinUViccreditprogramsbutcannotbegincreditcoursesuntiltheyhavemetUVic’sEnglishrequirement.

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

Please note: StudentsapplyingforGraduate Programs should contactthedepartmentdirectlyatgaro@uvic.ca.

IELTSandTOEICExamPreparation• 9-weekpart-timeprograms(38hours)

• Reading,listeningandtest-takingstrategies

• Writingandspeakingdevelopment,includingorganization,grammar,vocabulary,pronunciationandintonation

• Entrancerequirement:TOEIC600,71iBTorIELTS5.0

CustomizedGroupProgramsTheELCofferscustomizedshort-termprogramswhichcanbedesignedtosuitthescheduleandspecialinterestsofagroupofstudents.Programsmayinclude:

• BusinessEnglish

• EnglishforTeachers

• EnglishandVolunteering

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MonthlyLanguageandCulturePrograms(3–6weeks)Offered throughout the year for students:

• Atpre-intermediate,intermediateoradvancedlevels

• Whowishtoimprovetheirspeakingandlisteningskills

• WhowanttolearnaboutCanadianculturethroughintensiveEnglishclassesandculturalactivities

PROGRAM FEATURES• Monthlystartdates

• Focusonspeakingandlisteningskills

• 20hoursofclassperweek

• Acalendaroffreesocialandculturalactivities

• Optionalactivities,dependingontheseason

ACCOMMODATION Homestay: September–Juneprograms

Dormitory: July–Augustprograms

SEPTEMBER–APRIL PROGRAM SCHEDULE MondaytoThursday: 9:00am–12:00pm,1:00–3:00pm IntensiveEnglishclasses

Friday: Socialandculturalactivities

Weekends: Optionalactivities

MAy–AUGUST PROGRAM SCHEDULE MondaytoFriday: 8:30am–12:30pm IntensiveEnglishClasses

Afternoons: Socialandculturalactivities

Evenings: Optionalactivitiesforstudentsliving indormitories,suchassports,movies andlanguagegames(mostwithnoadditional cost)

Weekends: Optionalactivities

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Want to Volunteer? MakeCanadianfriends,improveyourEnglishandlearnnewskills!

ENGLISH AND VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM• Upto30volunteerhoursduringthe12-weekprogram(ELPI)

• Volunteerpreparationworkshop

• CertificateofParticipationandLetterofRecommendation

ENGLISH VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (EVEP) • Between80–150volunteerhoursafterthe12-weekprogram(ELPI)

• FourworkshopsonCanadianCulture,ResumeWritingandInterviewSkills

• CertificateofParticipationfromtheUniversityofVictoria

• LettersofRecommendation

• Placementsinlocalcharitiesandnon-profitorganizationssuchasseniorscentres,environmentalorganizationsandtouristattractions

VOLUNTEERING FOR GROUPSContactustofindoutaboutvolunteeropportunitieswecancoordinateforyourspecializedgroup!

WanttoStudyBusiness?TheDivisionofContinuingStudiesoffersyouthechancetostudybusinesswithtwointensiveprogramoptions:

CertificateofBusinessAdministration(CBA)

• Three-monthintensiveFastTrackprogram

• January,MayandSeptemberstartdates

• StudywithCanadians!

• Tuition$5,900CAD

DiplomaofBusinessAdministration(DBA)

• 8–12-monthprogram,combiningaboveCBAprogram withadditionalbusinesscourses

• Flexibleclassestailoredtoyourinterests

• Eligibleforapost-graduateworkpermit

• Tuition$9,100CAD

Did you know…

Advanced-levelELCstudentscanenterdirectlyintotheCBAFastTrackprogram?

CBAstartdatesinSeptember,JanuaryandMaymakeitagreatcombinationwithELCprograms!

www.uvcs.uvic.ca/business

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ELCActivitiesand CulturalAssistantsAMAzING ACTIVITIESOurfull-timeprogramsofferacalendaroffreeandoptional($)activitiessothatyoucanpractiseyourEnglishoutsideofclassandexploreourbeautifulcity.AllactivitiesareguidedbyELCCulturalAssistants.

Who are ELC Cultural Assistants?

CulturalAssistants(CAs)areUVicstudents,sotheyknowallthebestplacestogoandthingstodo,andwillhelpyoufeelathomeinVictoria.OurCAsorganizeactivities,supportourstudentsandmakesureeveryoneishavingFUN!SpeakingwithCAsisagreatwaytopractiseyourEnglishandmakeCanadianfriends.

• Localhikes

• Craftworkshops

• Volunteering

• RoyalBCMuseum

• Sports

• ButchartGardens

• Vancouverdaytrip

• Skiing

• Whalewatching

• Kayaking

UVicHomestayPractiseyourEnglishandlearnaboutCanadiancultureasamemberofaCanadianfamily!YouwillimproveyourEnglishskillsmuchfasterthanstudentslivingontheirownbecauseyouwillpractisespeakingandlisteningwithyourhostfamilyeveryday.

Ourhostfamiliesarehappytosharetheirfamilylifeandculturewithyou.Youwillbematchedwithahostfamilywhohasbeencarefullyselectedbyprogramstafftoensurethattheycanprovideyouwithasafe,comfortableandfriendlyhome.

Your host family will:

• PickyouupwhenyouarriveinVictoria

• Provideyouwithaprivate,furnishedroom

• Supplyfoodforallmealsandsnacks(hostfamilycooksdinner)

• Makeinternetaccessavailable

• Helpyouadjusttolivinginanewculture

• Encourageyoutojointheirfamilyactivities

• ProvideanEnglish-onlyhousehold

• Transportyoutoyourdeparturelocationwhenyouleave

www.uvic.ca/homestay

4 AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM!

4 25 yEARS OF EXPERIENCE

4 OVER 800 LOCAL FAMILIES

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AccommodationOptions

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UVicDormitoriesLiveoncampusintheuniversitydormitorieswithotherinternationalstudentsandELCCulturalAssistants.

The dormitory program includes:

•Singleroomwithabed,desk,dresser,mirrorandlinens

•Cafeteriamealplan(twotothreemealsperday)

•SupportofELCCulturalAssistantslivinginthedormitories

•Additionaleveningandweekendactivities

DormitoryaccommodationisonlyavailableforELCprogramsinJulyandAugust.Fullfeesareduefiveweeksbeforetheprogramstartdate.

AlimitednumberofDormitoryroomsareavailabletostudentsinthePathwaysProgram.Seedetailsonpage10.

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION LAWSAftercompletingtheProgramApplicationFormandpayingtheapplicationfees,studentsreceiveaLetter of AcceptancefromUVictotaketothenearestCanadianEmbassy/Consulate.

It is the student’s responsibilitytoobtainthecorrectvisaorpermit.

AlistofcountriesrequiringavisatovisitortransitCanadaisavailableonlineat: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Tofindthevisaofficenearestyou,visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp

Generalinformationregardingstudydocumentsandtheapplicationprocessisavailableonlineat:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/

Applicationformsfor Temporary Resident Visas (studies less than6months)and Study Permits (studiesmorethan6months)areavailableonlineat:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.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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ProgramApplicationSTUDENTS MUST:• Be18yearsofageorolderbythefirstdayoftheprogram

• MeetCanadianvisarequirementswhiletheyareinCanada

• Buymedicalinsuranceforthedurationoftheprogram

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

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

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 five weeks before the program start date.

HOW TO APPLy: www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/applyApplyonline,downloadapplicationformsfromthewebsite,orcontacttheELCforanapplicationpackage.

1. CompleteandsigntheApplicationForm(onlineorPDF).*

2. CompleteandsigntheHomestayApplicationForm(ifapplicable).*

3. Includetheapplicationfeeanddeposit(s).

4. Includethehomestayfee(ifapplicable).

5. Includeacopyofyourpassport.

6. SendyourapplicationtotheEnglishLanguageCentre.

*Theseformswillnotbeprocessedwithoutastudentsignature.

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

TheEnglishLanguageCentre/UniversityofVictoriareservestherighttochangefees,schedulesandcourseswithoutnotice,andtocancelcoursesifenrollmentisinsufficient.

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TheEnglishLanguageCentreisexpandingitsfacilities—projectedcompletiondate:August2015.

THE NEW ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE WILL FEATURE: • 29classrooms,includingtwo“executiveclassrooms” • Threelanguagelaboratories • Amodern,openfoyerwherestudentsmaymeet,study,eat,etc. • Informaleatingareasandkitchenettes • StudyCentre,PronunciationCentreandWritingCentre(ELPIstudentsonly) • MorespaceforELCTeachersandCulturalAssistantstoprepareforclassesandactivities • Meetingrooms

Visitour‘ConstructionUpdates’pagefornewsonhowthingsarechangingattheELC:www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/news

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ProgramSchedule2015–16 Tuition Accommodation Program Arrival Date Departure Date Program Dates Duration & Activities & Meals

12-Week Intensive English Program (ELPI) $850/month(H)

ELPIA2015 January3 April3 January5–April1 12weeks $3,700 H

ELPIB2015 April11 July10 April13–July8 12weeks $3,700 H

ELPIC2015 September12 December11 September14–December9 12weeks $3,700 H

ELPIA2016 January2,2016 April1,2016 January4–March30,2016 12weeks $3,700 H

9-Week Summer Academic Intensive Program (ELAI) $850/month(H)

ELAI2015 July4 September12 July6–September10 9weeks $3,450 H

University Pathways Program $850/month(H)

Economics/PreBusiness September7,2015 August20,2016 September9,2015–August19,2016 48weeks $26,575 HorD

ScienceandEngineering September7,2015 August20,2016 September9,2015–August19,2016 48weeks $26,575 HorD

Monthly Language and Culture Programs $850/month(H)

January2015 January4 January31 January5–30 4weeks $1,600 H

February2015 February1 February28 February2–27 4weeks $1,600 H

March2015 March1 March28 March2–27 4weeks $1,600 H

April2015* April6 May16 April7–May15 6weeks $2,000 H$1,130

June2015 May24 June27 May25–June26 5weeks $2,000 H$934

July2015(4weeks) July5 August1 July6–31 4weeks $1,600 D$1,448

July2015(6weeks) July12 August22 July13–August21 6weeks $2,400 D$1,905

August2015(4weeks) August3 August29 August4*–28 4weeks $1,600 D$1,448

August2015(3weeks) August9 August29 August10–28 3weeks $1,400 D$1,027

September2015 August30 September26 August31–September25 4weeks $1,600 H

October2015 September27 October24 September28–October23 4weeks $1,600 H

November2015 October25 November21 October26–November20 4weeks $1,600 H

December2015 November22 December19 November23–December18 4weeks $1,600 H

English Volunteer Experience Programs (EVEP) $850/month(H)

EVEPA2014 January3 May30 April6–May29 8weeks $650 H

EVEPB2014 April11 September5 July13–September4 8weeks $650 H

EVEPC2014 September12 January30,2016 December7–January29,2016 8weeks $650 H

EVEPA2015 January2,2016 May28,2016 April4–May27,2016 8weeks $650 H

Special Purpose Programs $850/month(H)

UAPandCanadianStudies August3 August29 August4*–28 4weeks $3,200 H/D$1,448

TOEIC/IELTSPreparation n/a n/a Offeredeachtermwiththe 9weeks $675 n/a(weeklyTues.andThurs.) 12-weekprogram(ELPI)

EnglishandVolunteering n/a n/a Offeredeachtermwiththe 30hours $350 H 12-weekprogram(ELPI)

*This program begins on Tuesday due to a public holiday on Monday.

AllfeesarelistedinCanadiandollarsandsubjecttochangeH=Homestay—$850/monthD=Dormitory

This program offers an academic “bridge” between the spring and fall 12-week intensive programs (see above).

*This program begins on Tuesday due to a public holiday on Monday.

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English Language CentreDivisionofContinuingStudiesUniversityofVictoriaPOBox1700STNCSC VictoriaBCV8W2Y2Canada Phone1-250-721-8469 Fax1-250-721-8774

Email elc@uvcs.uvic.ca Website www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc

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