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University College Pathway

The UCP program simultaneously combines English language study with academic preparation in order for students to succeed in an English-speaking university or college setting. When the students graduate from the final UCP level, they will have direct access to numerous degree programs at partner universities and colleges in Canada.

Post-Graduate 

Pathway

The PGP program prepares students for the rigours of graduate-level study by preparing them linguistically and giving them authentic practice that will mimic the expectations of their respective programs. Students who complete this course will have direct access to select graduate programs in Canada with no IELTS or TOEFL score required.

Educational Training

Language

Development

Critical Thinking Skills

Time Management Strategies

University & College Partners

Enter one of our partner institutions below upon successful completion of our pathway program. No IELTS score required. 

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University College Pathway

Skills

Each level of the program focuses on increasing students’ abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By integrating new vocabulary and grammatical structures, students will be able to communicate accurately and fluently in any environment in which English is necessary.

UCP

The different levels of the program simultaneously combine English language study with academic preparation, gradually giving students the educational training, language skills, critical thinking abilities, and time management skills that they need to achieve their goals.

Post-Graduate 

Pathway

PGP

The PGP program’s seven uniquely designed courses will improve students’ language skills through intensive practice while also receiving language education that is tailored to their specific needs.

IELTS

This course is designed to get students to a level of language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of 7.0. A range of academic materials will be selected with a focus on the intensive practice of language skills rather than test-taking strategies.

Study Length: 10 weeks per level

Levels: 200, 300, 400, 500, Post-Graduate

Start Dates: see start dates

Students in levels below 200 will be placed in English for Communication program first, then progress to 200, 300, 400, and 500 level.

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Placement Test

ECLC Pathway

University College Pathway 200 - 400

University College Pathway 200 - 500

Enter college without IELTS

Enter university without IELTS

Placement Test

NO Pathway

IELTS Preparation

Intensive IELTS

Take the IELTS Test

Enter University/College

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