English Language Studies
English Language Studies
The English as a Second Language Department has a new name.
Effective September 2017, we will be known as the English Language Studies Department.Find our courses in the timetable under English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
As of September 1, 2017, all English Language Studies (ELS) and Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses for domestic students are tuition-free. Ancillary fees still apply.
Learn English and gain the necessary academic skills to successfully transition from ELS courses into university-level academic or vocational studies. The English Language Studies (ELS) department offers full-time and part-time studies in Academic Preparation for both domestic and international students. A multi-media computer lab and a faculty staffed ELS Help Centre are here to support your learning. Assistance is also provided by trained ELS peer tutors through UFV's Academic Success Centre.
If you need to upgrade your English to get ahead in your profession or pursue university studies, UFV’s English Language Studies program options are designed for you.
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is an accredited public Canadian university. UFV's ELS programs are approved by Languages Canada.
My ESL class was the first time for me to make friends in a new country. I got the chance to practice my English and learn new skills. UFV will be an unforgettable part of my life.
I moved to Abbotsford without any English at all. I became an ESL student at UFV and learned English from the basic level to the academic level. Academic courses gave me the opportunity to work toward my goals.