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This full-time program includes:

  • 20 class hours per week (256 total program hours)
  • Offers Study Skills and Academic Integrity workshops
  • Optional homestay accommodation and meals available

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Program description

This advanced program offers academic English preparation if you want to pursue a UVic degree program. A passing grade on "UAP" satisfies the English language proficiency requirement for admission to many UVic undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The UAP score is only valid for UVic applications submitted within 2 years of successful UAP completion.

UAP develops skills in:

  • Oral presentations 
  • Note-taking and report-writing
  • Reading academic texts 
  • Research

Please note, we also offer a 4-week UAP + Canadian Studies program in August. Contact us for details.  

Accreditation

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The English Language Centre is accredited by Languages Canada.

QUICK FACTS

  • January, April and September start dates
  • 20 class hours per week (256 total program hours)
  • Includes a specialized "University Skills for Success" elective class
  • Offers Study Skills and Academic Integrity workshops
  • Optional homestay accommodation and meals available

FAVOURITE FEATURES

  • Three start dates per year: January, April, September
  • ELC Learning Centre access before classes (Monday–Thursday)
  • Access to the ELC academic mentor

Who is this program for?

Level: University Preparation

Instructors

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Courses and fees

12-Week UAP

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Academic English Classes

  • Afternoons: 1 – 5:15 pm

"University Skills for Success" Class

  • 8:20 am – 12:35 pm 

Optional activities ($)

Estimated fees per program

Fees due upon application Fee Notes
Application fee $150 Due at time of registration. Application fees are paid only once.
Program deposit $350
Homestay application fee $300
Tuition fees Fee Notes
Balance of Tuition ($4,500 - $350) $4,150 Based on a 12-week program. Due five weeks before program begins.
Student Services Fee (health insurance/bus pass/gym pass) $505
Accommodation and meals Fee Notes
$1,350 per month; $45 per additional night $4,005 (approx.) Based on a 12-week program. Paid directly to Host family. This fee is NOT paid to the ELC.
Total: $9,460

Application information

Admission requirements

To study in this program, you must have a minimum of one of the following exam scores:

  • IELTS (academic) overall score of 6 or higher with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill area (R/L/S/W)
  • iBT TOEFL score of 79 or higher with no section less than 17 (R/L/S/W)
  • CAEL 60 with no subscore less than 50
  • Passing Grade (80%) for level 570 Academic in the Intensive English (ELPI) Program
  • Passing Grade (80%) for level 570 General in the Intensive English (ELPI) Program, with a passing grade on the UAP writing test

How to apply

To view full application information, please click the Apply Now button.

Program dates

Starting in
April 2024
 
Program dates
April 8 – July 3, 2024
Program status
  Courses open for registration
Accommodation
Homestay: Open for registration
Dorms: n/a
Starting in
September 2024
 
Program dates
Sept. 9 – Dec. 4, 2024
Program status
  Courses open for registration
Accommodation
Homestay: Open for registration
Dorms: n/a
Starting in
January 2025
 
Program dates
Jan. 6 – April 2, 2025
Program status
  Courses open for registration
Accommodation
Homestay: Open for registration
Dorms: n/a

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