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Study Abroad at University of Victoria
Facts and Highlights about University of Victoria
>> Maclean’s Magazine ranked UVic 2nd in the category of top comprehensive universities in Canada (2018)
>> Leiden University Rankings Globally, Leiden’s 2016 rankings put UVic in 148th place for all sciences. It ranks 58th for research impact in math and computer science, and 67th in physical sciences and engineering.
>> The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ranked UVic within 301-400 in the broad field of science (2018)
>> The Times Higher Education placed UVic at 301-350 on its January 2019 list of the world's 200 most international universities.
>> World leader in oceans, climate and clean energy technology and home to a globally recognized business school
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The University of Victoria was founded in 1963, but its origins can be traced back to 1903 and the establishment of Victoria College, which was affiliated with McGill University. It is one of Canada’s top-rated comprehensive universities situated in one of the safest and livable cities in the world, offering innovative programs for more than 20,000 students. Since 1970, the English Language Centre (ELC) of the university has been facilitating award-winning English language programming to students from over 30 countries.
Features of Study Abroad Program at University of Victoria
>> Its English Language Center is one of Canada’s most respected English language schools, and has over 45 years of experience offering ESL programs.
>> The programs include a wide range of social activities where students have plenty of opportunities to practise their English with local Canadians.
>> Integrated
>> Victoria, British Columbia has the warmest climate in Canada, and has been voted the “best small city in the Americas”, offering a beautiful setting and friendly environment for students to enjoy during their studies.
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Program Dates and Courses
Students can choose two types of language courses: Monthly English and 12-week Intensive English (ELPI). All students will be mixed with other English language learners from various countries based on their class level with an average class size of 15 students (18 students maximum).
Summer 2019
4-week course: July 2nd – July 26th, 2019, July 29th – August 23rd
3-week course: August 6th – August 23rd, 2019
The program provides intensive English classes and sociocultural activities designed to help students practise their language skills. The curriculum is based on cross-cultural communication, with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills.
Level: Upper beginner – Advanced (5 levels)
Type of English Classes: General
Class Schedule: Full time; 20 instructional hours per week
Monday – Thursday: Core classes (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Friday/Weekend: Free activities and optional weekend trips with the Cultural Assistants
Fall 2019
Dates: September 9 – December 4, 2018
Stage One:
Students will first attend “Monthly English” program as the preparation course.
Stage Two:
Students will then attend the “Intensive English” course (ELPI). The academic, social and cultural experience that students enjoy in “ELPI” make this one of UVic’s most popular programs—welcoming over 1,000 students each year. This program includes a range of class levels, allowing students to build on progress in previous sessions and also offers a pathway to University of Victoria degree programs.
Levels: High beginner – university admission preparation (6 levels)
Type of English Classes: General, Academic, University Preparation
Class Schedule: Full time; 30 instructional hours per week
- 18 hours per week of structured classes (Monday to Friday: 8:30 am-12:45 pm or 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm)
- 4 hours of “elective classes” such as Business English, IELTS preparation, Idioms, Music, etc.
- 8 optional hours in the Study Centre, Pronunciation Centre and Writing Centre
Free activities and optional weekend trips with the Cultural Assistants
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>> Be 18 years old by the program start date
>> Have a basic knowledge of English
Accommodation
For July and August Monthly English: students will be placed in University of Victoria dorms. For Fall programs: students will be placed in local homestay families which are administered by University of Victoria.