General Programs

Camosun College

English Language Development

Offered in two levels, the ELD level 2 courses focus on the development of advanced academic English language skills needed to gain entry into college-level programs or technical and professional English language skills needed in the Canadian workplace.

Requirements: contact institution

English for Academic Purposes, Certificate

A skills-based program focuses on the development of advanced academic English language skills needed to gain entry into college-level programs or technical and professional English language skills needed in the Canadian workplace.

Requirements: contact institution

DIVERSEcity

English Language Programs for Immigrants

Offers a range of free English language classes to permanent residents and refugees. From Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes up to CLB 6 to pre-literacy programs and support for students with multiple barriers, our highly qualified and experienced instructors will help you learn English, along with tips for your new life in Canada.

Requirements: a language assessment from the Surrey Language Assessment Centre.

Douglas College

English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA)

The Academic College English (ACE) will improve students’ ability to participate in university-level conversations, understand academic texts and discussion, and write effectively in a college environment.

Requirements: students must have one of the following:

• TOEFL - minimum score 45 IBT
• IELTS - score of 4.5 in Speaking and Listening and 4.5 in Reading and Writing
• Douglas College English Language Learning and Acquisition Assessment
• An official post-secondary transcript showing successful completion of English for Academic Purposes courses

Immigrant Services Society of BC Language & Career College

Intensive English

This intense and fast-paced course is designed to challenge students to improve quickly. Monthly exams, progress reports and in-class projects assist students to improve their English competency. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the four essential skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Student progress is measured throughout the program through exams, presentations and projects. Upon successful completion students will receive a certificate of completion.

Requirements: Have proven English proficiency of at least a Canadian Language Benchmark of 3/4 (lower intermediate).

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

English Qualifying ENGQ

ENGQ 0084 Directed Studies: Advanced Writing and Communications

Students will work intensively on improving their writing and/or communication skills. Student will, in consultation with the instructor, choose and complete assignments at the Advanced level pertinent to their specific goals. They will study in a self-paced, continuous-intake mode.

Requirements: One of the following:

• Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) English Assessment placement into ENGQ 0084
• ENGQ 0074 (MAS)

ENGQ 0085 Directed Study: Advanced Reading

Students at advanced level will work in a self-paced individualized study mode on individualized, specific objectives. They will work on reading improvement, listening comprehension, spelling improvement, vocabulary development, and/or reading in content areas appropriate to the students’ goals.

Requirements: One of the following:

• Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) English Assessment placement into ENGQ 0085
• ENGQ 0075 (MAS)

MOSAIC 

Engage

Offers a variety of English classes for newcomers of any immigration status, including those with work permits, visitors, citizens, students, and refugee claimants. Program options include Beginner ESL, Intermediate ESL, Advanced ESL, IELTS Prep, CELPIP Prep, as well as others. 

Requirements: Take their free online placement test to find out which courses are appropriate for you.

Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) 

ESL/CLB

ESL (English as a Second Language Program) classes / Canadian Language Benchmark testing: offers beginner and intermediate lessons.

Requirements: contact institution

Simon Fraser University:  English Language & Culture

English Language and Culture (ELC)

ELC’s full-time programs give you the opportunity to study English in a university setting and build the skills you need for academic success. All of our full-time programs include 24 to 27 hours per week of instruction, including “academic” field trips, plus extra-curricular activities.

Requirements: contact institution

University of British Columbia (UBC Extended Learning)

Power Pronunciation

Sound more natural and confident when you speak English by learning about rhythm, stress patterns, linking sounds and intonation. Understand your pronunciation as it relates to sounds that may not exist in your first language to improve the clarity of your English and increase others’ understanding of your speech. Class activities include group practice, discussions on a variety of topics, and games and pronunciation exercises.

Requirements: participants in this course should already have at least an intermediate to advanced level of English.

Power Pronunciation Part 2

Builds on the foundational learning and practice from Power Pronunciation (above). Understand how other first languages influence spoken English, and learn to speak English naturally, clearly and confidently.

Requirements: Power Pronunciation (WD112)

University of Fraser Valley:  English Language Studies

English Language Studies (ELS) certificate program

The English Language Studies (ELS) certificate program is structured around four levels of English language ability with certificates and courses from intermediate to pre-university levels:

• Intermediate certificate (level 50)
• Advanced I certificate (level 60)
• Advanced II certificate (level 70)
• Academic certificate (level 80)

Across the four levels of the program, core language skills—i.e., interactive communications, reading, and writing—are integrated with academic study and socio-cultural skills with increasing complexity as language proficiency increases.

Requirements: contact institution

University of Victoria

English for Global Communication (EGC)

A blend of asynchronous (online activities completed on your own within a flexible schedule) and synchronous (real-time online sessions with your class via Zoom) delivery formats. Instructors will guide you through theme-based learning activities during class time, with the addition of self-guided activities to be done through the online learning platform.

Requirements: Minimum of upper beginner (~CEFR A1+), and an English Proficiency Test for program placement.

Vancouver Community College (VCC)

English as a Second Language

Offers a variety of pathways to learn English needed for work and study. Earn Canadian Language Benchmark levels recognized across the country.

Requirements: contact institution

ESL Pathways – Advanced

Improves participant’s English for real-world scenarios such as job interviews, informal conversations, and public speaking while attaining Canadian Language Benchmarks Levels 8-9.

Requirements: Successful completion of previous Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level.

Improve Your Pronunciation Advanced Focus A (ELSK 0666)

Promotes autonomous learning and the teaching of strategies that lead to improved pronunciation, fluency, delivery and listening skills. Key components of the course are oral journals; oral presentations; phonological analysis and practice of authentic speech forms and features; phonological analysis and practice of the supra-segmental (stress, rhythm, intonation) sound system of English; contrasting the supra-segmental (stress, rhythm, intonation) sound system of English with learner language. Course delivery involves language and content appropriate to CLB levels 7 through 9.

Requirements: CLB 6 Listening, CLB 6 Speaking.