- Fully accredited public university - Beautiful campus located near the coastal city of Vancouver - Score highest in student satisfaction and quality of teaching
Conditional Admission
Certificates of completion are available for students throughout the program starting at our upper intermediate level. Students taking advanced level ESL classes have the option of applying to the Foundations Program. Students in Foundations may take a limited number of academic classes each term along with their ESL classes as long as they continue to meet the program requisites. Students who graduate from our highest ESL level meet the requirements of UFV’s English Language Entrance Policy and may begin full time studies in UFV academic programs (providing they have met program prerequisites).
InternationalAbout the
UFV's ESL program provides high-quality, intensive English language instruction. Faculty use contemporary North American teaching methods and the latest in materials and technology in a computer and multimedia laboratory to ensure every opportunity for success. UFV is best known for its small class sizes and dedicated instructors. In smaller classes, you are more likely to get face time with your professors — both during class and office hours. Small classes allow you to participate in lively discussions, receive help, practice skills, ask questions, and be as successful as you can be at university. Courses emphasize writing, grammar, reading, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. Several electives are also available in business, TOEFL and pronunciation. You can earn certificates for successful completion of studies at intermediate, advanced, and academic levels. The English Second Language program (ESL) at UFV is an academic preparation program that combines in-depth training in core language skills at six levels with a choice of electives to suit the individual needs of students. All reading, vocabulary, writing/grammar, and speaking courses are considered "core". All other courses are "electives". Our electives include courses in pronunciation, phonics, TOEFL preparation, Business English, academic note-taking, and other skills. Students can attend part-time or full-time, in the daytime or the evening. Students in the ESL program gradually shift from an all ESL program into a combined ESL and academic program giving students practical support during this transition and helping them adjust to the increased study time required in academic studies.This approach also helps maximize student success in further academic or career programs by providing students with the opportunity to develop the skills required for post-secondary study at Canadian universities.
University of the Fraser ValleyAbout the
University of Fraser Valley is founded in 1974 as Fraser Valley College by the increasing demand for expansion of vocational training. In 1988, UFV became a university college and grew rapidly,becoming one of the largest university colleges in Canada. UFV is fully accredited public university with provincial accreditation with the Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia (AVED) and national membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). UFV also has the province of British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) trademark, recognized worldwide for providing quality post-secondary education. In addition UFV has consistently been ranked as one of the top universities in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report. In fact, we consistently receive more “A”s than any other public university in British Columbia, and score highest in student-faculty interaction, student satisfaction and quality of teaching. In any given year, UFV has approximately 900 international students, who come from over 40 different countries around the world to study and live in one of the most culturally diverse cities in Canada. UFV is located in the city of Abbotsford in the heart of the Fraser Valley in south-western British Columbia, Canada. UFV is less than an hour drive east of the coastal city of Vancouver, and minutes from the United States border. Hallmarks of the region include a temperate climate, beautiful scenery, a wide range of outdoor activities, and many local shopping centres, restaurants, and recreational facilities.
Focus of Study : The English Second Languageprogram (ESL) at UFV combines in-depth training in core language skills in twointensive and six regular levels with a choice of optional electives to suitthe individual needs of students. The gradual shift from ESL into academic subjectsgives students practical support during this transition and helps them adjustto academic studies.
Benefit, Goal of this course : UFV's ESL programprovides high-quality, intensive English language instruction. Faculty usecontemporary North American teaching methods and the latest in materials andtechnology in a computer and multimedia laboratory to ensure every opportunityfor success. UFV is best known for its small class sizes and dedicatedinstructors. In smaller classes, you are more likely to get face time with yourprofessors — bothduring class and office hours. Small classes allow you to participate in livelydiscussions, receive help, practice skills, ask questions, and be as successfulas you can be at university.
Curriculum : Courses emphasizewriting, grammar, reading, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. Severalelectives are also available in business, TOEFL and pronunciation. You can earncertificates for successful completion of studies at intermediate, advanced,and academic levels. The English Second Language program (ESL) at UFV isan academic preparation program that combines in-depth training in corelanguage skills at six levels with a choice of electives to suit the individualneeds of students. All reading, vocabulary, writing/grammar, and speakingcourses are considered "core". All other courses are"electives". Our electives include courses in pronunciation, phonics,TOEFL preparation, Business English, academic note-taking, and other skills.
Classroom Hour : Students can attendpart-time or full-time, in the daytime or the evening.
Focus of Study : The English Second Languageprogram (ESL) at UFV combines in-depth training in core language skills in twointensive and six regular levels with a choice of optional electives to suitthe individual needs of students. The gradual shift from ESL into academic subjectsgives students practical support during this transition and helps them adjustto academic studies.
Benefit, Goal of this course : UFV's ESL programprovides high-quality, intensive English language instruction. Faculty usecontemporary North American teaching methods and the latest in materials andtechnology in a computer and multimedia laboratory to ensure every opportunityfor success. UFV is best known for its small class sizes and dedicatedinstructors. In smaller classes, you are more likely to get face time with yourprofessors — bothduring class and office hours. Small classes allow you to participate in livelydiscussions, receive help, practice skills, ask questions, and be as successfulas you can be at university.
Curriculum : Courses emphasizewriting, grammar, reading, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. Severalelectives are also available in business, TOEFL and pronunciation. You can earncertificates for successful completion of studies at intermediate, advanced,and academic levels. The English Second Language program (ESL) at UFV isan academic preparation program that combines in-depth training in corelanguage skills at six levels with a choice of electives to suit the individualneeds of students. All reading, vocabulary, writing/grammar, and speakingcourses are considered "core". All other courses are"electives". Our electives include courses in pronunciation, phonics,TOEFL preparation, Business English, academic note-taking, and other skills.
Classroom Hour : Students can attendpart-time or full-time, in the daytime or the evening.
Course Information
Schedule
16 Weeks
Course Level
6 level
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
19
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
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* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
UFV residence is available for international students. Living in residence allows you to live, study, and socialize with other students. It’s an exciting way to get involved at the university. And it makes it easy to access the resources avallable on campus. Space is limited, so apply early to reserve your private bedroom within a two-bedroom suite at Baker House.
Surrounding Area
UFV is located in the city of Abbotsford inthe heart of the Fraser Valley in south-westernBritish Columbia, Canada. UFV is less than an hour drive east of the coastalcity of Vancouver, and minutes from the United States border. Hallmarks of theregion include a temperate climate, beautiful scenery, a wide range of outdooractivities, and many local shopping centres, restaurants, and recreationalfacilities.
Facilities
The Abbotsford campus is UFV's main campus. This campus
features classroom and office spaces, a large library, a cafeteria, a
non-smoking, four-floor residence with 102 double occupancy suites, and a
bookstore. The Abbotsford campus is home to a student sport centre that
includes a 21,500-square-foot double court gymnasium featuring retractable
seating for up to 1,500 spectators. The facility also houses a smaller gym,
change rooms with showers, a student lounge and pub, and a fitness centre
equipped with universal station, cardio machines, squat rack, free weights, bench
press, and multi-use benches. A new 50,000 square foot student centre is slated
for construction on the Abbotsford campus, with a completion date of Fall 2014.
This new facility will integrate student activities and campus life with key
academic and administrative offices. The facility will house the Math Centre,
Career Centre, the Cascade Student newspaper, CIVL Radio, as well as a student
coffee bar and student commons.
Activity
Successful learning involves more than quality programs and formal instruction. UFV is a tight-knit, supportive community, offering you countless opportunities to learn leadership and life skills, both formally as part of student programming and informally through your involvement in the local community. You may decide to work on a UFV committee or board. Or choose to join on of UFV's 50+ clubs and associations. Or become a student leader, peer mentor, volunteer, or varsity athlete. At UFV, you can make a difference, learn more about yourself, and build your leadership skills in preparation for your future career.
Location
Getting to the school from the airport
UFV International can
arrange to have you picked up at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and
taken to your accommodation by the Language Limousine Transportation service.
UFV requires receipt of your completed Airport Reception Request Form and $160 fee, a minimum of 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival.
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