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Conditional Admission
If you have strong academics but don't meet the UBC English language requirement, you may be eligible for conditional admission to UBC Vancouver.
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English for the Global Citizen
Improve your English conversation skills & experience how UBC's leading the way in applying principles of sustainability, global citizenship & civil society.
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IEP: 8 Week Option
The 8 week IEP option allows for more flexibility in start dates. The 8 week term students will have access to the same courses as the 16 week students.
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ELI Ambassadors
Meet some of our ELI Alumni from all over the world! You can read about their experience at the ELI. See if you can find an ambassador from your country!
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Welcome to the English Language Institute
Located close to downtown Vancouver, The University of British Columbia is one of the largest and most highly rated universities in Canada and the world. The UBC English Language Institute has welcomed thousands of students to its ESL programs since it first opened in 1969. Study English with experienced ESL teachers with graduate degrees and specialized training in teaching English to speakers of other languages.
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If you have strong academics but don't meet the UBC English language requirement, you may be eligible for conditional admission to UBC Vancouver.
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English for the Global Citizen
Improve your English conversation skills & experience how UBC's leading the way in applying principles of sustainability, global citizenship & civil society.
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Get information on Canadian government offices and education agents/counsellors specific to your country. See if we've welcomed a student from our country or city before!
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Meet some of our ELI Alumni from all over the world! You can read about their experience at the ELI. See if you can find an ambassador from your country!
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"CA" stands for Cultural Assistant. CAs are UBC students whose mission is to help ELI students make the most of the social side of their studies.
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There's a lot happening every week at the UBC ELI! Social activities are optional & extra-curricular. Students can choose what to participate in.
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"A picture is worth a thousand words." We can tell you what you will experience & the friends you'll make - or you can see for yourself!
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This award is presented to an alumnus who has gone on to do something exceptional due to their experience at the ELI.
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What happened after the ELI? In the ELI World, you can read up on your friends or submit an article and share your news with the ELI Alumni!
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Stay up to date on Alumni reunions & events happening in your part of the world. Check back often so you don't miss out!
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