English Language Studies Certificates at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

You may already have education, professional training, or work experience. An English Language Studies associate certificate can help you build the communication skills and confidence to use that experience in Canada.

Duration: One or two semesters | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January, May, September | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The program is designed for adults who have learned English as an additional language and want to strengthen their English through a structured learning pathway while earning an official UFV credential. Each ELS associate certificate consists of two courses, which combine language development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with academic skills, workplace communication, critical thinking, and an

Career pathways

An associate certificate gives you an official UFV credential in addition to the individual courses listed on your transcript.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to enroll in EAP courses, students must first be admitted to a program of study. Domestic students Domestic students (including those with Permanent Residency) who want to take EAP courses will usually apply to the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. Note: EAP courses are designed for students who speak a language other than English as their primary language of communication. A language assessment will be required before enrolling in any EAP course for the first time. Domestic students can apply to Adult Basic Education before completing a language assessment, but should plan to complete an assessment as soon as possible after applying. See Assessment for EAP courses below. International students International students interested in EAP courses or an ELS associate certificate can apply to the University Foundation program, or to another program for which they are eligible. International students should contact UFV International for more information about program options and requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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