- 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.
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. Students will develop their academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Practice your English outside of class by joining fun activities, events and workshops organized by our cultural assistants.
Curriculum :
A placement test will tell you where you would start in our 4-level program. Each level has two 8-week courses.
Each course has an Academic Reading & Writing and an Academic Speaking & Listening class. You will receive a certificate and a transcript for each completed 8-week course.
If you successfully complete all the courses, you will receive the Certificate of English Language (CEL).
Classroom Hour :
Monday-Thursday
On Fridays, students attend optional workshops from 8:30am-12:00pm or 10:15am-12:00pm
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. Students will develop their academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Practice your English outside of class by joining fun activities, events and workshops organized by our cultural assistants.
Curriculum :
A placement test will tell you where you would start in our 4-level program. Each level has two 8-week courses.
Each course has an Academic Reading & Writing and an Academic Speaking & Listening class. You will receive a certificate and a transcript for each completed 8-week course.
If you successfully complete all the courses, you will receive the Certificate of English Language (CEL).
Classroom Hour :
Monday-Thursday
On Fridays, students attend optional workshops from 8:30am-12:00pm or 10:15am-12:00pm
Schedule A 08:30-14:45
Schedule B 10:15-16:45
Course Information
Schedule
8 Weeks
Course Level
Intermediate to Advanced, 4 Levels
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
At least 18 years old
OR
Have graduated from high school
Course Schedule
2026-05-04 ~ 2026-06-25 Apply by ( 2026-04-04 )
2026-06-29 ~ 2026-08-20 Apply by ( 2026-05-29 )
2026-08-31 ~ 2026-10-22 Apply by ( 2026-07-31 )
2026-10-26 ~ 2026-12-17 Apply by ( 2026-09-26 )
2027-01-04 ~ 2027-02-25 Apply by ( 2026-12-04 )
2027-03-01 ~ 2027-04-22 Apply by ( 2027-02-01 )
2027-05-03 ~ 2027-06-24 Apply by ( 2027-04-03 )
2027-06-28 ~ 2027-08-19 Apply by ( 2027-05-28 )
Fees
School's Admin fee
(CAD)$ 150
Tuition
Course Schedule
Fees
2026-05-04 ~ 2026-06-25
(CAD)$ 3,900
2026-06-29 ~ 2026-08-20
(CAD)$ 3,900
2026-08-31 ~ 2026-10-22
(CAD)$ 3,900
2026-10-26 ~ 2026-12-17
(CAD)$ 3,900
2027-01-04 ~ 2027-02-25
(CAD)$ 3,900
2027-03-01 ~ 2027-04-22
(CAD)$ 3,900
2027-05-03 ~ 2027-06-24
(CAD)$ 3,900
2027-06-28 ~ 2027-08-19
(CAD)$ 3,900
Housing Placement
(CAD)$ 250
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
night
(CAD)$ 65
(CAD)$ 45
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Refund Policy
English for Academic Purposes & DISCOVER
One week before the first day of the program=100% of balance of fees*
Up to and including the Friday of week 2 of the program.=70% of balance of fees
Focus of Study : ASPIRE programs use the Content and Language Integrated Learning approach where students learn English through contemporary topics and themes and reflect on UBC core values, such as Climate Action, Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence, and Digital Literacy, including Generative AI. Students’ individual interests and English levels are prioritized, ensuring course topics connect to personal experiences, everyday life and directly integrate with ASPIRE’s linguistic objectives.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Advance your understanding of social justice and sustainability while improving your English fluency and accuracy
Students are supported and encouraged to communicate, self-reflect and think critically on topic areas of personal, academic or professional interest. Classes are active with maximum student engagement, classroom interaction and instructor feedback.
Curriculum : In addition to improving your conversation skills, you will increase your vocabulary, enhance your fluency and, of course, make friends from around the world. Learner-centered and task-based activities allow you to collaborate with other participants under the direction of experienced language teachers. Classes provide language support and opportunities to explore these inspiring themes through group projects, lectures, discussions, presentations, guest speakers and field trips.
Classroom Hour : Mondays to Friday, 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:45.
Focus of Study : ASPIRE programs use the Content and Language Integrated Learning approach where students learn English through contemporary topics and themes and reflect on UBC core values, such as Climate Action, Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence, and Digital Literacy, including Generative AI. Students’ individual interests and English levels are prioritized, ensuring course topics connect to personal experiences, everyday life and directly integrate with ASPIRE’s linguistic objectives.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Advance your understanding of social justice and sustainability while improving your English fluency and accuracy
Students are supported and encouraged to communicate, self-reflect and think critically on topic areas of personal, academic or professional interest. Classes are active with maximum student engagement, classroom interaction and instructor feedback.
Curriculum : In addition to improving your conversation skills, you will increase your vocabulary, enhance your fluency and, of course, make friends from around the world. Learner-centered and task-based activities allow you to collaborate with other participants under the direction of experienced language teachers. Classes provide language support and opportunities to explore these inspiring themes through group projects, lectures, discussions, presentations, guest speakers and field trips.
Classroom Hour : Mondays to Friday, 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:45.
Course Information
Schedule
3, 4 Weeks
Course Level
Upper Elementary to Advanced
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
19
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
You must be at least 18 years old and have an elementary understanding of English.
Course Schedule
2026-06-01 ~ 2026-06-26 Apply by ( 2026-05-01 )
2026-06-29 ~ 2026-07-24 Apply by ( 2026-05-29 )
2026-08-04 ~ 2026-08-28 Apply by ( 2026-07-04 )
2026-08-31 ~ 2026-09-18 Apply by ( 2026-07-31 )
2027-02-22 ~ 2027-03-19 Apply by ( 2027-01-22 )
2027-05-31 ~ 2027-06-25 Apply by ( 2027-04-30 )
2027-06-28 ~ 2027-07-23 Apply by ( 2027-05-28 )
2027-08-03 ~ 2027-08-27 Apply by ( 2026-07-03 )
Fees
School's Admin fee
(CAD)$ 150
Tuition
Course Schedule
Fees
2026-06-01 ~ 2026-06-26
(CAD)$ 1,950
2026-06-29 ~ 2026-07-24
(CAD)$ 1,950
2026-08-04 ~ 2026-08-28
(CAD)$ 1,950
2026-08-31 ~ 2026-09-18
(CAD)$ 1,650
2027-02-22 ~ 2027-03-19
(CAD)$ 1,950
2027-05-31 ~ 2027-06-25
(CAD)$ 1,950
2027-06-28 ~ 2027-07-23
(CAD)$ 1,950
2027-08-03 ~ 2027-08-27
(CAD)$ 1,950
Housing Placement
(CAD)$ 250
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
night
(CAD)$ 35
(CAD)$ 35
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Refund Policy
English for Academic Purposes & DISCOVER
One week before the first day of the program=100% of balance of fees*
Up to and including the Friday of week 2 of the program.=70% of balance of fees
1 week before the first day of the program (testing day).= 100% of balance of fees*
Up to and including the 3rd day of classes.= 70% of balance of fees
After the 3rd day of classes.= No refund
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.
1) 유학을 결심한 이유
왜 (이 학교 또는 나라를) 선택했나요?
저는 캐나다 밴쿠버에 있는 UBC 언어과정(ELI)를 선택했어요. 26년3월부터 공무원 휴직이라 1년을 등록해야했고 많은 유학원을 알아보았는데 여기가 가장 빠르게 도와주어 신청하게되었습니다. 또한 외국에서 살게 될 가능성을 염두에 두고 영어 레벨을 업그레이드하길 원했고, 아무래도 UBC는 자타공인 밴쿠버에서 가장 좋은 학교니까요.
2) 학교 및 학업 경험
국적비율은 어떤가요? 프로그램은 어떤가요?
디스커버리 과정을 원했는데, 테스트 결과 좀더 고급영어를 배우는 EAP 과정을 수강할 것을 권유받았습니다. EAP 과정이 디스커버리 과정보다 조금 어렵다고 알고 있습니다. 한국, 일본, 중국, 칠레에서 온 친구들이 섞여 있고, 일본, 한국, 중국 국적 순으로 많습니다. 일본은 와세다대에서 협업 프로그램을 운영하는 것 같았습니다. EAP는 UBC 학부 과정 입학을 염두에 두고 운영하는 과정인만큼 아카데믹하고 포멀한 영어 학습에 중점을 두고 있고 숙제도 많습니다. 수업은 월요일부터 목요일까지 주 4일입니다. 학생들 간에 분위기도 좋고 선생님들도 열정적이고 열심히 가르치세요. 반드시 준비할 것은 긍정적인 생각과 성실함이겠네요.
3) 현지 생활 & 적응
체류하는 기숙사명과 식사 ,홈스테이 , 외부 생활, 슈퍼물가 , 어학원 액티비티, 주변 환경, 친구 사귀기 등 적응 과정에 대해서 애기 해주세요? 해당 사항만 적어주세요
물가는 비쌉니다. UBC가 위치하는 British Columbia는 Bring Cash라는 우스갯소리가 있습니다. 어학원에서 매 금요일마다 액티비티를 마련하는 것 같고, 참석은 자율입니다. 밴쿠버에 익숙하지 않다면 액티비티를 이용해 이 지역에 익숙해질 수 있을 것 같습니다.
4) 해외교육문화원 이용 경험
등록 절차가 낯설고 출국수속을 준비할 시간이 충분하지 않아 이곳을 통해 준비했는데 깔끔하게 처리해주셔서 큰 도움이 되었습니다. 수수료도 저렴하고요. 이곳 추천합니다.캐나다Study permit 도 빠르게 나왔습니다. 숙소는 따로 구했기때문에 별로로 드릴 말씀은 없습니다만 UBC는 홈스테이만 제공합니다.
5) 캐나다 입국때 학생비자를 받으신 상황을 한번 설명해주시겠스비까?
해외교육문화원을 통해 준비하면서 가장 도움이 되었던 점은 무엇인가요?
유학원에서 알려주신 대로만 간단히 챙겨 제출하면 되었고 별다른 질문도 없이 학생비자 발급 받았습니다. 서류만 잘 챙겨온다면 염려할 일은 아무것도 없습니다. 해외교육문화원을 통해 가장 도움이 되었던 것은 시간과 에너지 절약이었고 알아서 해주시니 신경쓸 것이 거의 없어 편했다는 것입니다.
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