- Long-term, short-term programs for all levels - The UBC ELI English-only policy helps you learn more quickly and successfully - learn from ESL instructors who are leaders in the field of language education - biggest complex city in Western Canada - One of the most beautiful city in the world
National Mix
Asian, black, hispanic, white and others
Conditional Admission
If you have a strong record of academic achievement but do not yet meet the UBC English Language Admission Standard, you may be eligible for conditional admission to a degree program at UBC's Vancouver campus.
English Language Institute About the
The UBC English Language Institute (UBC ELI) opened in 1969, and welcomes thousands of international students through its doors every year. As a UBC ELI student, you learn from ESL instructors who are leaders in the field of language education. You also have access to many of the outstanding resources that UBC offers. The UBC ELI building is located at the centre of the UBC campus, and features bright and comfortable classrooms and a Student Study Centre (SSC). The Student Study Centre includes multimedia labs with free Internet and email access. We can arrange your accommodation in a campus dormitory during the summer months or in Homestay (living with a local Canadian family) year round.You will be surrounded by other students with interests and ambitions that match your own – students who are as independent, adventurous and creative as you are. You will practice conversation every day, and enjoy social activities led by Canadian students. The UBC ELI English-only policy helps you learn more quickly and successfully. You will make friends here from all over the world and return home with memories that last your whole life.
University of British Columbia (UBC)About the
The University of British Columbia, commonly referred as UBC, is a public research univeristy with campuses and facilities in British Columbia, Canada. UBC was founded in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia, the university became independent and adopted its current name in 1915. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in British Columbia and enrolls over 57,000 students as its Vancouver and Okanagan Valley campuses. UBC's 993 acre Vancouver Campus is located within the University of Endowment Lands, about 10km from Downtown Vancouver. The 516 acre Kelowna campus, acquired in 2005, is located in the Okanagan Valley.
UBC is consistently included among the top three research universities in Canada, and among the top research universities in the world. As of the 2013-2014 school year, UBC was ranked second in Canada among national reserach universities, and consistently ranked among the top 50 global universities. UBC faculty, alumni, and researchers have won seven Nobel prizes, 68 Rhodes Scholarships, 64 Olympic medals, 180 fellowships to the Royal Society of Canada, and alumni include two Canadian prime ministers. UBC is a research intensive university that funds more than 8000 projects with its $519 million research budget.
Focus of Study : The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a 16 week integrated skills program for upper-intermediate to advanced students beginning in January, May and August/September.
Benefit, Goal of this course : The English for Academic Purposes program has three levels, ranging from upper intermediate to advanced. Placement tests at the beginning of the session will determine your level and eligibility for the EAP. Each day, students attend 2 blocks of Academic Reading & Writing and 1 block of Academic Speaking and Listening. The two classes are thematically linked, and instructors work closely together to provide opportunities to work on assignments and projects which integrate all skills. You are encouraged to attend optional Friday workshops and can join in the socio-cultural activities organized by UBC Cultural Assistants (CAs) throughout the semester.
Curriculum : Each day, students attend 2 blocks of Academic Reading & Writing and 1 block of Academic Speaking and Listening. The two classes are thematically linked, and instructors work closely together to provide opportunities to work on assignments and projects which integrate all skills.
Classroom Hour : The English for Academic Purposes gives you full-time English language training in 16 week terms starting in January, May and September. EAP students will be in class from Monday-Thursday, either from 08:30-15:40, 08:30-14:40 or 10:20-17:30 with one break during the day. On Fridays, students attend optional workshops from 10:20-12:00 and/or 13:00-14:40
Focus of Study : The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a 16 week integrated skills program for upper-intermediate to advanced students beginning in January, May and August/September.
Benefit, Goal of this course : The English for Academic Purposes program has three levels, ranging from upper intermediate to advanced. Placement tests at the beginning of the session will determine your level and eligibility for the EAP. Each day, students attend 2 blocks of Academic Reading & Writing and 1 block of Academic Speaking and Listening. The two classes are thematically linked, and instructors work closely together to provide opportunities to work on assignments and projects which integrate all skills. You are encouraged to attend optional Friday workshops and can join in the socio-cultural activities organized by UBC Cultural Assistants (CAs) throughout the semester.
Curriculum : Each day, students attend 2 blocks of Academic Reading & Writing and 1 block of Academic Speaking and Listening. The two classes are thematically linked, and instructors work closely together to provide opportunities to work on assignments and projects which integrate all skills.
Classroom Hour : The English for Academic Purposes gives you full-time English language training in 16 week terms starting in January, May and September. EAP students will be in class from Monday-Thursday, either from 08:30-15:40, 08:30-14:40 or 10:20-17:30 with one break during the day. On Fridays, students attend optional workshops from 10:20-12:00 and/or 13:00-14:40
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Residence life provides a safe, diverse, and well-maintained environment that complements and supports the academic mission of the University. UBC creates a dynamic living and learning experience that promotes and inspires individuals to become empowered community members. There are number of options for first year students or upper classmen. Students can choose to live in a dorm or homestay.
Surrounding Area
The Vancouver campus is located at Point Grey, a twenty minute drive from downtown Vancouver. It is near several beaches and has North Shore mountains. The 7.63Km Pacific Spirit Regional Park serves as a green belt between the campus and the city. Buildings on the Vancouver campus currently occupy 1,091,997m gross, located on 1.7Km of maintained land. The campus street plan is mostly in a grid of malls (for driving and pedestrian only). Lower Mall and West Mall are in the southwestern part of the peninsula, with Main, East, and Wesbrook Malls northeast of them. The campus is home to numerous gardens. The UBC Botanical Gardenand Centre for Plan Research, the first UBC department, holds a collection of over 8000 different kinds of plants used for research, conservation and education.
Facilities
The heart of student activity at UBC Vancouver is the centrally located Student Union Building, which houses offices of many clubs, half a dozen restaurants and cafes, a pit a nightclub, the inexpensive 425 seat Norman Bouchard Memorial Theatre, several shops and post office. The majority of the outlets and shops in the SUB are run by AMS, however the addition of major corporate outlets in recent years by UBC Food Services has generated some controversy. The SUB Art Gallery contains mostly students' work. The UBC Bookstore has two locations on the Vancouver campus, the main store at 6200 University Boulevard, and one at the Sauder School of Business. There are also stores at the Okanagan and Robson Squre campuses. The Bookstore provides a range of products and services.
Activity
Vancouver has numerous popular parks all around, especially Stanley Park is one of the most beautiful park in Vancouver to enjoy sunshine. Also Whistler worldwide ski resort to enjoy Winter sports.
Getting to the school from the airport
When you arrive in Vancouver, a UBC ELI representative will meet you at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and will help you get to where you are going. Airport Welcome Service operates from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Vancouver time on the two days before the start day of each program. This service is available to all students enrolled in the UBC ELI programs.Airport Welcome Service fee*: $50 CAD / person (includes transportation to your destination). All flight information must be given to the ELI a minimum of two weeks before arrival.
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