UBC, including the ELI, has temporarily moved all courses online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, you will find answers to your questions about refunds, online learning and campus visits.
We are continuing to follow British Columbia and Canadian government guidelines during the outbreak. When social distancing guidelines allow us to reopen, we will return to our regular in-person format.
We are offering our summer 2021 programs online based on the travel restrictions and social distancing requirements. We will publish whether programs will be in-person or online at least one month prior to program start dates.
For Students in Upcoming Programs
- All summer 2021 programs
You may cancel your enrolment by writing us at eli.registration@ubc.ca. We need at least one week’s notice before the start date in order to offer you a full refund, including the deposit. The ELI will continue to run programs online until government and UBC guidelines permit us to reopen.
Fall 2021 Programs and Beyond
Regular refund policies apply: https://eli.ubc.ca/apply/policies
Homestay Fees
We aren’t accepting or processing new homestay applications for the summer online programs. We will offer homestay services in the fall if we are able to offer in-person programs at that time.
If you would like to postpone your program, you may select a new start date from any of the dates published at the Dates and Fees page. The new start date must be within one year of the original start date. Your deposit or full tuition will be transferred to the new session at no extra charge. Please email us at eli.registration@ubc.ca at least one week prior to your program start date informing us you wish to postpone your program, and the new program date you wish to enroll in.
Yes. You receive regular assessment and grades during the online course. More information on assessment is provided by your instructors. Transcripts and certificates are also issued at the end of the course.
Yes. Instructors are continuing to cover the curriculum and administer all exams online.
We are discouraging students from coming to campus unless absolutely necessary. This is in line with government guidelines. Please read updates to UBC’s response to COVID-19 before coming to the campus.
You can read about UBC’s response, which offers information, resources and answers to frequently asked questions.
If you have additional questions please fill out the form below and we will get back to you within 3 (three) business day.