University of British Columbia, English Language Institute
2121 West Mall V6T 1Z4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

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

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?

"On behalf of the University, I condemn and denounce all incidents of anti-Black and anti-Asian racism and the continued racism and oppression that is directed ...at Indigenous communities. We must work together to dismantle the tools of oppression and white supremacy that remain prevalent and entrenched in our everyday systems. It is my hope that at least here at UBC, we can work to model a different kind of community one where we embrace difference and work to build each other up while enacting values of dignity, mutual respect, and justice." Read the full statement from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor: https://bit.ly/3eDq7aM

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

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

WELCOME TO THE ELI! We have students from around the world joining us virtually this term and we can’t wait to get to know them. Stay connected by following our IG page!

Are you missing Simon’s funny jokes, Danilo’s charming smile, Maria’s sweet singing, Sia’s fantastic dance moves and all the other CAs faces? Join us on Mon-Thu 12:00-1:00 PM and 2:45-6:00 PM to chat, eat and play board games online...Alumni are welcome too! Please DM us for the link, we can’t wait to see you

We want to share some GOOD NEWS!As ELI courses go online, socio-cultural activities are also going online. Students can chat with CA's every Mon-Thu 12:00-1:00 PM and 2:45-6:00 PM on Canvas online under ELI Socio-Cultural Program. We miss seeing you in person and would love to connect online!

Please read our latest COVID-19 community update, including information on events with more than 250 people in attendance and updated travel guidance and self-isolation requirements. https://bit.ly/2U2EHjr

Beautiful horse drawn carriage in Victoria. Happy Valentine's Day.

Calling all talented and creative ELI students to join FAIR FAIR on Feb 26th, what are you waiting for?

Congratulations to our students that finished their programs! We will miss you but please stay in touch and ALWAYS follow your dreams!

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