EXPLORE – ON CAMPUS
Improve Your English Fluency & Accuracy
EXPLORE is a full-time 5-week program that focuses on speaking fluency and accuracy. Classes provide you with language instruction and practice along with opportunities to explore global topics through collaborative group work, facilitated discussion, and interaction with guest speakers.
Who it’s For
Canadian students who have received a bursary from the Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC).
International or Canadian students who have an elementary level of English and want to improve their English skills alongside both international and Canadian students.
Program Details
Through EXPLORE, you can:
- Improve speaking and listening skills
- Enhance fluency, accuracy and pronunciation
- Increase vocabulary
- Develop academic writing skills and grammar
- Build critical reading skills
- Gain confidence in communicating in English
EXPLORE is a full-time, 5-week integrated skills program (reading, writing, speaking and listening), with classes, workshops and language-based activities.
Learn from experienced language instructors, who guide your language studies and provide opportunities for you to explore global topics through learner-centered activities.
The program can accommodate students with elementary level English to advanced level (CEFR A1 – C1). Students take the ELI Placement Test online before the start of the program.
Course assessment is based on attendance, participation and achievement.
The registration fee is non-refundable should you cancel your registration. A 1% bank fee is charged on the refund amount.
Student Life
What takes place in the classroom is just the beginning of the learning experience at EXPLORE. Our sociocultural activities program is just one of the special features that make the ELI an exceptional place to learn English.
You will meet UBC students, known as cultural assistants (CAs), who will help you adjust to campus life and introduce you to Vancouver through fun and interesting activities and events. To find out what's going on or to read up on your CAs, visit our Sociocultural Program page.
Student Accommodation
All EXPLORE students will be placed in homestays near the UBC campus. Homestay provides students with the opportunity to live with a local family and practice their English skills in a non-academic setting. As a thriving multicultural city, Vancouver homestays come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our homestays have been thoroughly vetted and approved by our Homestay Department and are advised on how to support students during their stay. For more information about living in a UBC homestay please read the Student Homestay Handbook.
Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:15pm | Morning class | Morning class | Morning class | Morning class | Morning class |
| 12:15pm-1:15pm | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break | |
| 1:15pm-3:30pm | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | ||
| 1:15pm-3:15pm | Afternoon class |
Morning classes are dedicated to speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Afternoon workshops focus on experiential learning.
Dates & Fees
See Program Dates & Fees.
EXPLORE Program Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the EXPLORE Program Guide page.
How to Apply
- You must be at least 19 years old to apply for this program.
- You must first apply for a bursary with the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC).
- Once approved for a bursary, you will receive an email from the ELI to offer you a place in the program. You must confirm your participation in the program by the deadline indicated in the email.
- Information on how to register and pay the deposit will be sent to you in an email. You will also receive a document with Frequently Asked Questions. Later, when you have accepted your offer, you will receive further information about the program.
