ESL Pathways – Advanced

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Broadway, Broadway

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Overview

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	Total number of contact hours for each language skill course (i.e. Listening & Speaking 8, Reading & Writing 8, Listening & Speaking 9, and Reading & Writing 9) is 120 hours. The ESL Experiential Learning 2 course is to be completed at the end of the program as a requirement for Certification is 48 hours. The maximum number of hours required to receive the ESL Pathways Advanced Certificate is 528 hours.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based and Online, Class-based and Online
Campus	Broadway, Broadway
Start Dates	Jan, May, Sep

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	Total number of contact hours for each language skill course (i.e. Listening & Speaking 8, Reading & Writing 8, Listening & Speaking 9, and Reading & Writing 9) is 120 hours. The ESL Experiential Learning 2 course is to be completed at the end of the program as a requirement for Certification is 48 hours. The maximum number of hours required to receive the ESL Pathways Advanced Certificate is 528 hours.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based and Online, Class-based and Online
Campus	Broadway, Broadway
Start Dates	Jan, Apr, Sep
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

Admission Requirement

Successful completion of previous Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level for the two language skill areas
- For example, entry into ESL Listening and Speaking 8 requires completion of CLB 7 Listening and Speaking
  or
- Assessment on a VCC approved CLB placement test indicating competency in CLB 7 Listening and Speaking

Notes

Students can be enrolled in ESL Reading and Writing at a different level than ESL Speaking and Listening depending on their assessment. The gap between the two courses may not exceed more than one Benchmark level.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Students should be well-educated in their country/language of origin. Most students in the ESL Pathways program have completed high school and at least 2 years of post-secondary study. The expectation is that students seek to become autonomous learners. In addition, student should be open and interested in learning about Canadian cultural norms and to developing citizenship values of tolerance and multiculturalism.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Part- or Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition
Student union	$145
College initiative	$53
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$89
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$329	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$696

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit		non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee	$145
Tuition	$14,277
Student union	$145
College initiative	$56
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$89
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance		Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass	$329	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$15,287

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Are you interested in EAL classes?

STEP 1: Find your level

You need to have one of the following language assessments:

Duolingo (taken within the last 2 years) - how to take this test
IELTS General or Academic (taken within the last 2 years)
CLBPT (taken within the last 1 year)
LINC Progress Report or Certificate
VCC Pathways results
VCC EAL Accuplacer + Speaking Assessment

STEP 2: Find your classes

Find classes at your level. Find days and times that work for you.

Check the ESL Pathways Certificate page for courses at CLB 5-7. Click "See the full schedule."
Check the ESL Pathways Advanced Certificate page for courses at CLB 8-9. Click "See the full schedule."
Check the ESL page for individual courses (grammar, pronunciation, and more)

STEP 3: Apply

Apply online at EducationPlanner BC
Choose ESL Pathways Certificate as your program
You must also:
- Provide the results from your language assessment
- Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident card

STEP 4: Register

You will receive an email with instructions on how to register online. If you have any questions, you can go to the Registrar's Office to register in person.

STEP 5: Pay fees

The classes are tuition free but you must pay college fees and UPass fees (if eligible). You will get an email with your fees and instructions on how to pay.
The StudentAid BC Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of the fees. See Financial Aid for Adult Upgrading Grant application information.

You can contact the EAL department by email, phone, or in person:

Email: eal@vcc.ca
Phone: 604.871.7301 (leave a message)
In Person: VCC Broadway campus, Building A, Room 3625

Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friday by appointment only

Need help? Please read the Questions and Answers for Pathways Students.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Program seats are reserved for domestic students. Any remaining seats may be made available to international students after the domestic student registration finishes, typically a couple of weeks before classes begin. Due to the limitation of international seats, only applicants with a valid study permit to study at VCC may apply. Conditional admission is not available. Please email ieservices@vcc.ca with your status in Canada to check your eligibility.

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