University of British Columbia, English Language Institute

Located close to downtown Vancouver, Canada, The University of British Columbia is one of the largest and most highly rated universities in the country.

The UBC English Language Institute has welcomed thousands of students to its ESL programs since 1969. The UBC English Language Institute has welcomed thousands of students to its ESL programs since it first opened in 1969. Study English with experienced ESL teachers with graduate degrees and specialized training in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Moderation policy

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08/23/2024

Our students had an incredible time hiking the Quarry Rock Trail in Deep Cove last weekend🥾✨The trail, known for its stunning views of the Indian Arm and the surrounding mountains, was the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of Vancouver’s North Shore!⛰️

Anti-racism group calls for Black Shirt Day in B.C. schools on Jan. 15 | CBC News 01/15/2021

Today is , created by arc.vancouver, to raise awareness about the struggle for civil & human rights faced by Black & racialized Canadians.


Learn more: http://bit.ly/39H9g6e

Anti-racism group calls for Black Shirt Day in B.C. schools on Jan. 15 | CBC News The Anti-Racism Coalition of Vancouver is trying to gather community support for Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15 and to push for more black history in the B.C. school curriculum.

12/31/2020

Wishing you a safe and bright New Year! 🎆 May every day of 2021 inspire you to learn and grow.

12/28/2020

The next English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Online course starts on Jan 4. Study at your level in a supportive university environment and build the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to help you succeed in your studies. https://bit.ly/38p14a3

12/23/2020

Our warmest and safest holiday wishes to you and your family. ☃️❄️

The ELI offices will be closed from December 24, 2020 and reopen on January 4, 2021.

Online program application is still available on our website: http://bit.ly/3h8ypKk. If you have any questions or issues, please contact us via email and we will respond when our offices reopen.

10/27/2020

Interested in making more international friends while practising English online? 🌎 Sign up for the new Global Citizenship through English (GCE) online program with UBC undergraduates from Canada and many other countries around the world! We will host daily socio-cultural events such as yoga 🧘‍♀️and dance classes🕺🏻, and even take you on a virtual tour of UBC’s campus and downtown Vancouver!

Register today: https://bit.ly/35e4Uks

10/21/2020

As part of a top research university, the Global Citizenship through English (GCE) online program will cover content from UBC Faculties on topics such as climate change and sustainability. 🌳 Take part in projects, facilitated discussions and short talks by guest speakers.

Learn more about our 4-week program starting this fall: https://bit.ly/37zgDx7

10/16/2020

Our Global Citizenship through English (GCE) program is now offered online! 💻 Improve your spoken English fluency and accuracy while advancing your understanding of current global issues in live interactive classrooms.

Register by Nov 2 to save 20%! https://bit.ly/3k5Ebgt

06/04/2020

Throwback Thursday! Can you name where these students from the '70's are hanging out? 🌸The ELI has been proudly teaching English to students from all over the world for over 50 years!! Our programs have moved online temporarily but we look forward to welcoming you back on campus! 💖Bonus question – recognize any students? 🏆

Together against Racism and Injustice 06/01/2020

Together against Racism and Injustice Dear UBC community: Recent anti-Black and anti-Asian violence in communities across North America has focused our attention on the deeply rooted racism in Canada and globally. UBC itself is not immune to racism and injustice. As a university, we need t...

05/28/2020

Do you know Shelley? Shelley has been teaching at the ELI for 19 years and is an instructor for the EAP Online program. 💻 She loves how interactive online learning is and although her students are in different time zones 🌏 when they meet up for class it feels like they are in the same room. If you have Shelley as a teacher you may see her 2 dogs 🐕 (Noelle & Portia) or her two cats 🐱 (Sapphire & Emerald) make a surprise visit in class! Shelley is looking forward to meeting new students from around the world for the online June EAP program. Register today: https://bit.ly/2TNRA1g

05/14/2020

We are excited to announce our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) online program! 💻 We have flexible start dates with the same teaching, curriculum, and social activities as our in-class program. Start today: https://bit.ly/2WuJQ64

03/13/2020

COVID-19: Updated guidance regarding events and travel (correction) Please note: This message is being resent due to a correction. The date for self-isolation following travel outside Canada is March 12 (not March 13).

🧧Happy Lunar New Year from the ELI! Celebrating with calligraphy, parade, volunteering and delicious food🥟❤️😋 01/28/2020

🎆 Happy Lunar New Year from the ELI! 🐀 Celebrating with calligraphy, a parade, volunteering and of course delicious food!! 🍲

🧧Happy Lunar New Year from the ELI! Celebrating with calligraphy, parade, volunteering and delicious food🥟❤️😋

01/16/2020

The ELI is open and all classes are running as scheduled.⛄

01/02/2020

Happy New Year from the ELI! We hope 2020 brings you renewed inspiration, new goals and health and happiness in your life! Thank you for being part of the ELI family! 💖

12/23/2019

The ELI office will be closed from Wednesday December 25, 2019 and reopen on Thursday January 2, 2020. Online application is still available on our website: http://bit.ly/2POwfDw. We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

11/27/2019

Photos are up from the ELI50 alumni event! 🥂 Take a look through the album and see if you recognize familiar faces - maybe these solid gold dancers ? http://bit.ly/2sgrsRQ

11/18/2019

The ELI staff and students were very excited to have UBC president Santa Ono stop by for a visit on Friday. 😍

World University Rankings 2020 by subject: business and economics 11/07/2019

World University Rankings 2020 by subject: business and economics The 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings table for business and economics subjects uses the same trusted and rigorous performance indicators as our overall World Universit

09/19/2019

We are excited to be celebrating our 50th anniversary 🎂tomorrow evening with our ELI community of alumni, students, teachers and staff! Have you got your ticket? Limited tickets are still available. 🥂 http://bit.ly/2mpD1TZ

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