The BC ECE Basic Certificate program consists of 39 credits (13 courses) of prescribed online courses and 9 credits of in-person practicum courses held at BC-licensed early childcare centres (48 credits total). Most practica will take place in the Lower Mainland. Once students are admitted, they can discuss with their advisor the potential for a rural or non-Lower Mainland practicum.
Certificate – Vancouver English Experience
Gain Real-World English Language Skills
The Vancouver English Experience Program is an exciting program in which you gain real-world English language skills, and personal and professional skills that you can use for your career, study, and travel.
Learn and practise English in engaging, lively classes, then head out onto the University of British Columbia campus and into Vancouver to create projects that will inspire you. Experience new challenges and themes as you progress through the program.
Who it’s For
The Vancouver English Experience Program is designed for globally-minded and adventurous students who want to study, work and travel in English. The program is for you if you want to:
- Learn real-world, practical English inside and outside the classroom.
- Experience UBC and Vancouver with frequent field trips into the community.
- Build teamwork and critical thinking skills with group work, discussions, and projects.
- Create unforgettable projects using current themes adapted to your interests.
- Meet and talk to Canadians in authentic situations and settings.
- Upon completion of each 8-week program you will receive a certificate and transcript.
Certificate – Global Citizenship Through English
Advance Your Understanding of Global Issues & Improve Your English
In this program you’ll get to:
- Practice English in real time with live video and instant messaging
- Work in pairs and teams with your classmates from different countries and cultures
- Take part in projects, facilitated discussions and short talks by guest speakers
- Join virtual tours of UBC’s campus and downtown Vancouver
Who it’s For
Global Citizenship through English is designed for students who wish to improve their English skills and learn about civil society, global citizenship and sustainability in both a Canadian and a global context.
Many students choose to start their studies at ELI in this program before moving into English for Academic Purposes or Vancouver English Experience programs.
Upon completion of the program you will receive a certificate.
Certificate – Global Citizenship Through English
Advance your understanding of current global issues while improving your spoken English fluency and accuracy.
Classes provide language instruction and practice, along with opportunities to explore inspiring themes through group projects, lectures, discussions, presentations, guest speakers and educational outings.
Who it’s For
Global Citizenship through English is designed for students who wish to improve their English skills and learn about civil society, global citizenship and sustainability in both a Canadian and a global context.
Many students choose to start their studies at ELI in this program before moving into English for Academic Purposes or Vancouver English Experience programs.
Upon completion of the program you will receive a certificate.
Certificate – Explore English
Improve Your English Fluency & Accuracy
Explore English focuses on speaking fluency and accuracy. Classes provide you with language instruction and practice along with opportunities to explore global topics through collaborative group work, facilitated discussion, and interaction with guest speakers.
Who it’s For
Canadian students who have received a bursary from the Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC).
International and Canadian students who have not received a bursary are welcome to apply for the On Campus version of this program.
Certificate – Explore English
Improve Your English Fluency & Accuracy
Explore English focuses on speaking fluency and accuracy. Classes provide you with language instruction and practice along with opportunities to explore global topics through collaborative group work, facilitated discussion, and interaction with guest speakers.
Who it’s For
Canadian students who have received a bursary from the Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC).
International or Canadian students who have an elementary level of English and want to improve their English skills alongside both international and Canadian students
Certificate – Excel
International Professional Development Program For Secondary School English Language Teachers
Contemporary English language pedagogy integrated with English for English teaching proficiency.
Boosting students’ English language proficiency requires teachers who are competent in classroom English, have contemporary pedagogical knowledge and skills, and are aware of global sociolinguistic perspectives on for example, world Englishes.
Recognizing this heightening demand on working teachers, UBC Faculty of Education has developed a hybrid, internationally-minded, professional development program. It is aimed at in-service, non-native English speaking teachers of English as a foreign language at secondary schools around the world. Participants experience three-weeks’ learning at UBC campus, followed by 12 weeks of online learning after returning home.
The program is offered collaboratively through the Faculty’s Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED) and English Language Institute (ELI). Upon completion of the program you will receive a certificate.
Certificate – English for Academic Purposes
Develop Your Academic Writing, Reading, Speaking, & Listening Skills
English for Academic Purposes Online offers the same excellent teaching, curriculum and daily social activities as our on campus program. Take part in live chats, video presentations and interactive group projects!
This program is for students who want to develop their academic writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills. Many students in this program are hoping to study at a university where English is the language of instruction.
The program lines up with the UBC academic calendar to allow for an easy transition for students starting a UBC degree program.
You will be tested online in advance to ensure your understanding of English meets the minimum requirements.
Upon completion of each 8-week program you will receive a certificate and transcript.
Who It’s For
English for Academic Purposes is for students who want to develop their academic writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills and want the convenience of online learning! Many students in this program are hoping to study at a university where English is the language of instruction.
Certificate – English for Academic Purposes
Gain the English-Language Skills & Confidence to Succeed
English for Academic Purposes is designed to give you the English-language skills and confidence to succeed in an academic setting while also helping you to understand the North American classroom culture of universities and colleges.
This program is for students who are at an intermediate or advanced level of English and want to develop their academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
The program is multi-level so you can progress each term to the next level! It is designed to continue to challenge you as your English skills improve.
This program meets UBC’s English Language Admission Standard (Certificate in English Language) with successful completion of two courses at the 600 level.
Upon completion of each 8-week program you will receive a certificate and transcript.
Who It’s For
English for Academic Purposes is for students who want to develop their academic writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills. Many students in this program are hoping to study at a university where English is the language of instruction.
The program lines-up with the UBC academic calendar to allow for an easy transition for students starting a UBC degree program.
UBC Decolonization Tour | August 13, 2022
UBC Decolonization Tour
The Decolonization Tour is conversational, participation-driven, and we encourage visitors to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in advance of the tour for grounding and context. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, beginning in front of the Belkin Art Gallery (1825 Main Mall), and takes place outside, moving between Main Mall, East Mall, and West Mall. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. The ground is mostly paved and fairly level, but if you or anyone in your group have mobility concerns, please let us know.
Date
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Time
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PDT
Location
Belkin Art Gallery
1825 Main Mall
Registration
