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Applicant Information

Name(Required)

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Given Name (First Name) Family Name (Last Name)

Preferred Name

Email(Required)

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Home Address(Required)

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Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Nationality(Required)

Telephone(Required)

(##) (###) (###-####)

Are you a Canadian citizen?(Required)

Yes

Are you are Canadian permanent resident?(Required)

Yes

Are you a current university student?(Required)

Yes

Name of University(Required)

Are you a sponsored or scholarship student?(Required)

Yes

Sponsor / Scholarship Provider(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Gender(Required)

Female

Male

Other

Are you an agent registering for a student?(Required)

Yes

Is there an additional contact (e.g., family member, sponsor, etc.) you would like to receive information on your application?(Required)

Yes

Email - Additional Contact to Receive Application Information(Required)

Agent Information

Agency Name / Office(Required)

Agency Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Agency Telephone

Agent Email(Required)

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Program Details

On Campus Programs You Are Applying For

Please select the on campus program(s) you are applying for.

ASPIRE On Campus

ASPIRE Intensive On Campus

DISCOVER On Campus

English for Academic Purposes On Campus

EXPLORE On Campus Non Bursary

Online Programs You Are Applying For

Please select the online program(s) you are applying for.

EXPLORE Online Adults

EXPLORE Online Youth

On Campus Program Dates

ASPIRE On Campus

PRODUCT - ASPIRE On Campus

ASPIRE Intensive On Campus

PRODUCT - ASPIRE Intensive On Campus

DISCOVER On Campus

PRODUCT - DISCOVER On Campus

English for Academic Purposes On Campus

PRODUCT - English for Academic Purposes On Campus

EXPLORE On Campus Non Bursary

2026 May 19 to June 18

2027 May 25 to June 24

PRODUCT - EXPLORE On Campus Non Bursary

Online Program Dates

EXPLORE Online Adults

2026 June 29 to July 30

2027 July 5 to August 5

PRODUCT - EXPLORE Online Adults

EXPLORE Online Youth

2026 July 7 to July 24

PRODUCT - EXPLORE Online Youth

Medical Insurance

Medical insurance is required for on-campus programs. The fee for insurance will be calculated after you submit your application and will not appear in your Total Fees below. Visit our website to see the cost of insurance for your program of interest.

Student Housing

Homestay(Required)

Are you interested in living in Homestay while studying at ELI?

Yes

Once your application is submitted, we will reach out to you regarding your housing options. Please note that housing is an additional cost. Requests for Homestay must be received at least two months prior to the start of your program.

Fee Summary

All fees are quoted in Canadian (CAD) dollars.

Promotion Code

Please note discounts will not be reflected in the Total Fees shown below.

Application Fee(Required)

Please be aware that the fee will increase to $200 from April 1, 2026.

Price:

Total Fees

Policies & Responsibilities

Listed below are the policies you must agree to as an applicant and potential student of UBC ELI. Please read through them thoroughly.

I have a basic understanding of English. I understand that my English will be tested online before I arrive. If my English level is too low, I may be referred to a different school.
I understand that the application fee and program fee are non-refundable.
I have read and accept all ELI Policies and UBC's Policy on Academic Misconduct.
I understand it is my responsibility to meet Canadian Visa requirements.
I meet the minimum age requirements of ELI (18 for on-campus programs and 16 for online programs)
I agree it is my responsibility to read the student registration documents.
I authorize the ELI to release my name and academic records to other UBC departments, home university and/or sponsorship institutions for admissions purposes or for the basis of credit value. I understand that this does not mean I am being considered for admission to another UBC program. I understand I need to submit a separate application to any other programs I am interested in.
The University of British Columbia believes that the best possible environment for working, learning and living is one in which respect, civility, diversity, opportunity and inclusion are valued. Everyone at UBC is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds these principles in all communications and interactions with fellow UBC community members and the public in all university-related settings. Read UBC's Statement on Respectful Environment for Students, Faculty and Staff. I understand that in order to participate in this UBC-supported program, I must comply with UBC's Statement on Respectful Environment.

I have read and agree to the above statements.(Required)

Yes

Photo / Video Release(Required)

Video and/or photography may be taken at a UBC ELI program for use in various contexts including the UBC ELI website and social media channels. In the event that images are captured, please review the below statement and indicate your consent or refusal. I hereby give The University of British Columbia ("UBC") permission to use images of me (including any motion picture or still photographs made by UBC of my likeness, poses, acts and appearances or the sound records made by UBC of my voice) ("Images") for any purposes in connection with promoting UBC and its activities (the "Purposes"), which may include advertising, promotion and marketing.

Yes

Privacy

Please read ELI's Privacy Notification.

Review & Submit Your Application

PLEASE REVIEW YOUR DETAILS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING.

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been successfully sent. If you do not receive an email, please contact eli.registration@ubc.ca.