The University of British Columbia

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.

IELTS Test Prep Elective Course

UBC ELI offers IELTS Test Preparation as an elective course and UBC is now an official IELTS test centre!

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.

ELI in Your Country

Get information on Canadian government offices and education agents/counsellors specific to your country. See if we've welcomed a student from your country or city before!

Meet Your CAs

"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.

ELI Activities

There's a lot happening every week at the UBC ELI! Social activities are optional & extra-curricular. Students can choose what to participate in.

Photo Galleries

"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!

ELI Ambassadors

Would you like to share your experience at the ELI with prospective students? Do you have advice for anyone thinking of coming to the ELI? Become an ELI Ambassador and share your story!

ELI Blog

What's happening at the ELI now? In the ELI Blog, you can read up on what's new and what current students and teachers are up to. We would love to have articles from Alumni as well. Feel free to submit an article of your own!

Alumni Events

Stay up to date on Alumni reunions & events happening in your part of the world. Check back often so you don't miss out!