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  • 4–11 months

English Language Learning

Vancouver Island University (VIU) · Nanaimo, Canada

Tuition

CA$11,707

Application fee: CA$156.06

Submit by January 1, 2027 · 107 days left · starts January 1, 2027

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Length
4–11 months
Starts
January 1, 2027
Post-study work
Not available, as published
Taught in
English
Application fee
CA$156.06
Cost of living (annual)
CA$23,448

Overview

Do you want to learn English for communications purposes? Our Language Foundations program offers a skills-based curriculum that can take you from a beginner to an intermediate speaker in just 3 levels. After successfully completing Language Foundations level 3, you can join our University Preparation program to develop your academic English skills and prepare to study at a Canadian university.

As an ESL student in Language Foundations, you will have access to our learning centre and be able to participate in sociocultural activities organised by the International Education faculty. These support services and activities will improve your fluency in English and help you to speak with increased confidence.

Note: Tuition is $5,100 per session or $10,200 for 8 months (2 sessions).

Course structure:

• One level of Language Foundations is 13-weeks. • The 13-week course is divided into two 6.5-week modules, each of which covers 2 skills. • To finish one level of Language Foundations, both modules need to be completed.

Program details:

• Beginner to intermediate. • 20 hours per week of instruction. • Small classes, highly qualified, friendly, approachable teachers, and a wide range of learning materials. • A minimum grade of C (60%) is required to pass any level of Language Foundations.

Entry requirements

We have not collected the requirements for this course yet. Ask us and we will confirm them with the university.

Fees and living costs

Tuition
CA$11,707
Application fee
CA$156.06
Cost of living (annual)
CA$23,448

Published as Vancouver Island University (VIU) publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • January 1, 2027

    Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by January 1, 2027

    Applications opened June 28, 2026

  • May 1, 2027

    Starts May 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027

    Applications opened June 28, 2026

  • September 1, 2027

    Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027

    Applications opened June 28, 2026

  • August 1, 2028

    Starts August 1, 2028 · apply by May 6, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • January 1, 2028

    Starts January 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline

    not confirmed by the school

  • May 1, 2028

    Starts May 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline

    not confirmed by the school

  • September 1, 2028

    Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline

    not confirmed by the school

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