ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA
THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG English Language Program The University of Winnipeg English Language Program welcomes more than 450 students from more than 30 countries each year. We offer a variety of programs: Academic and General English, Short Term Intensive English, Canadian Work Experience, ESL Teacher Certificate, and Customized Programs. We are accredited by Languages Canada and are an authorized CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) test centre. Other opportunities at The University of Winnipeg Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) UWPACE offers a variety of industry-focused, job ready and general interest courses, as well as certificate and diploma programs aimed at enhancing employability and earning potential. UWPACE has gained a reputation for developing quality programs that satisfy students learning requirements and help them advance their careers. Graduate Studies The University of Winnipeg Graduate Programs offer diverse opportunities for graduate students with unique professional and educational objectives, featuring a multi-disciplinary approach which offers students the opportunity to expand their learning and network with other students. The Collegiate High School at University The Collegiate offers an exceptional high school program to students in Manitoba from over 30 countries around the world. As a private school and a high school within The University of Winnipeg, The Collegiate is committed to offering students a grade 9 12 high school program that provides a transition to post-secondary education The University of Winnipeg The University of Winnipeg is a dynamic campus. We are becoming the downtown hub that connects people from diverse cultures. We offer high-quality undergraduate programs including several that are unique in Western Canada. Our small class sizes and dedicated team of professors and support staff help to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.
TABLE OF CONTENTS City of Winnipeg...2 Our Campus...3 Social & Cultural Activities...4 Homestay...5 Short Term Intensive English Program...6 Canadian Work Experience Program... 8 Academic/Pathway, General & Foundations Program...10 University Programs...11 ESL Teacher Certificate Program...12 Customized Programs...13
City of Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Winnipeg is located in the heart of Canada, making it one of the best places to study English. Winnipeg is a beautiful city with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Our programs are offered throughout the year which means our students can experience multiple seasons in our unique climate. WINNIPEG FACTS: population of 700,000 located in the centre of Canada capital city of the province of Manitoba I have really enjoyed my time in Winnipeg. I won t forget any of my experiences. HYEONJI - KOREA AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN WINNIPEG: ( C) spring low +2 high +12 summer low +15 high +24 fall low +1 high +10 winter low - 20 high -10 2 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
Our Campus Our campus is centrally located in downtown Winnipeg. Our students enjoy close proximity to: Public Transit Sports Centres Shopping Museums Art Galleries Restaurants Our classrooms are located on The University of Winnipeg campus. Facilities include: Fitness Centre 7 Campus Restaurants Coffee Shops Library Computer Labs Student Lounges Medical Clinic Bookstore ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM 3
Social & Cultural Activities Have fun while you learn English join us for exciting activities every Friday afternoon (some weekday evenings too)! Activities are free for students and are a great way to meet new friends, explore the city, and learn about life in Canada. Some of our students favourite activities are Festivals & Events Skating, Snowshoeing & Skiing Hockey & Baseball Games Art Gallery & Museum Tours Sightseeing: Parks, Nature, Historical Sites 4 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
Homestay Live with an English-speaking host family in Winnipeg. Homestay is a great way to share in lively and friendly discussions in English, learn about Canadian home life and culture, and improve your level of conversational English. Homestay applications are available at www.uwinnipeg.ca/elp-student-life/homestay.html Residence information, room descriptions, and pricing is available at uwcampusliving.com Example of Fees Fees Additional Information Homestay Application $200 Submit this one-time placement fee & Placement Fee with your homestay application form. * Homestay Fee $700 Includes airport pick-up, private bedroom, shared bathroom, and food (monthly rate quoted). Total $900 Total for first month fees. Months following will be $700. After 105 days, fee will be reduced to $675 per month. At first, I couldn t speak English at all, but I have a nice homestay family and they have helped me to improve my English skills. AYAKA - JAPAN * Students in the 14-week program are placed for 105 days. $200 placement fee is charged only once, at point of application. Fees subject to change. Fees in Canadian dollars. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM 5
Short Term Intensive English Programs These programs are for students who want a short, intensive English language learning experience to help advance their educational or career goals. These programs are designed for accelerated communication development with classes that focus on the core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; conversation classes to build vocabulary; and workshops that improve speaking ability and focus on a variety of cultural and academic topics. Short Term Intensive English Program Dates Term Program Dates January January 5 January 30, 2015 June May 25 June 26, 2015 July July 6 July 31, 2015 August August 4 August 28, 2015 *Note: customized start dates are available. For more information, contact elpcustom@uwinnipeg.ca Short Term Intensive English Program Fees Term Application Fee & Registration Deposit Remaining Tuition Fee Health Insurance Total Fees January $500 $1050 $50 $1600 June $500 $1200 $50 $1750 July $500 $1050 $50 $1600 August $500 $1050 $50 $1600 NOTE: Homestay for the Short Term Intensive English Program: $900 (not listed in costs above, based on 30 days in homestay). Application fee and registration deposit are due with application form. All other fees are required four weeks prior to program start date. Fees subject to change. Health insurance fee is estimated. Fees in Canadian dollars. 6 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
Enrolled in the Academic or General English Program in September? Prepare with our Short Term Intensive English Programs in the summer! Example of daily schedule for the Short Term Intensive English Program Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 10:30 Core Skills : Core Skills : Core Skills : Core Skills : Core Skills : 10:30 10:45 Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break 10:45 12:00 Core Skills Core Skills Core Skills Core Skills Core Skills 12:00 13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 14:15 Conversation Conversation Conversation Conversation Lunch & 14:15 14:30 Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Socio-Cultural Activity 14:30 16:00 Workshop* Workshop* Workshop* Workshop* Evenings No es. One Evening Activity Each Week. * Afternoon es are themed and are presented in workshop format. Examples: Canadian Culture and History, English in the Workplace, Environmental Issues, Theatre, Communication Through Sports, Language Through Art, Learning English Through Music. NOTE: es and timetable are subject to change. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM 7
Canadian Work Experience Program This program is a seven-week English program with an unpaid work placement component. Students will study English for four weeks, followed by a threeweek volunteer placement. Students will have the opportunity to speak English in a Canadian work setting. Examples of recent work placements include: architecture firms, museums, libraries, radio stations, youth centres, athletic facilities, art galleries, health care facilities, restaurants, retail stores and non-profit businesses. RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE LEVEL: TOEFL: ibt 61 IELTS: 5.5 overall TOEIC: 800 Equivalent score in our English Language Program Canadian Work Experience Program Dates Term Program Dates January January 5 February 20, 2015 July July 6 August 21, 2015 Customized program delivery is available and can be offered to accommodate various schedules. Contact us at elpcustom@uwinnipeg.ca to arrange your customized program. Canadian Work Experience Program Fees Example of Fees Application Fee & Registration Deposit Fees $600 Additional Information Submit this fee with your application form. Remaining Tuition $1350 Subject to change. Health Insurance $85 Subject to change. Total $2035 Due 4 weeks before session start date. NOTE: Homestay for the Canadian Work Experience Program: $1425 (not listed in costs above, based on 51 days in homestay). Fees subject to change. Health insurance fee is estimated. Fees in Canadian dollars. 8 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
Program Schedule, weeks 1 4 Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 10:30 Core Skills : Core Skills : Core Skills : Core Skills : Core Skills : 10:30 10:45 Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break 10:45 12:00 Core Skills Core Skills Core Skills Core Skills Core Skills 12:00 13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 14:00 Conversation Conversation Conversation Conversation 14:00 14:15 Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break 14:15 16:15 Evenings Seminar: English in the Workplace Seminar: English in the Workplace No es. One Evening Activity Each Week. NOTE: es and timetable are subject to change. Program Schedule, weeks 5 7 Seminar: English in the Workplace * Breaks and shift start/end time vary by workplace. NOTE: Schedule can be customized at request of participating institutions. For more information, visit www.uwinnipeg.ca/elp/elp/canadian-work-experience.html Seminar: English in the Workplace Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 12:00 Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience 12:00 13:00 Break* Break* Break* Break* Break* 13:00 16:00 Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Evenings No es Lunch & Socio-Cultural Activity ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM 9
General English Program This 14 - week program enables students to advance their English language skills for personal and professional development. Our in-depth program focuses on developing fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students participate in a variety of seminars such as Business English, TOEFL Preparation, TOEIC Preparation, Conversation, Listening and Pronunciation. NOTE: Students entering either program at a low intermediate level will begin in the Foundations Stream of the program. Foundations English Program This 14-week program focuses on integrated skills. The morning classes have a strong emphasis on oral communication, vocabulary acquisition, and grammatical development, which are integral skills for linguistic progress. Afternoon classes focus on grammatical structures and reading skills. Our program prepares students for further studies in the General and Academic Streams. Academic and General English Language Program Dates Term Program Dates Holiday Break Winter 2015 January 5 April 17 February 23 27 Spring 2015 May 4 August 15 June 22 26 Fall 2015 September 8 December 18 October 26 30 Academic/Pathway English Program This 14-week program prepares students to enter Canadian universities, colleges, and high schools. Our program targets all four language areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students improve their ability to read academic material, write essays, take notes, listen to lectures, and give presentations. With the successful completion of the highest level of the Academic/Pathway English Program, students will: Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement for The University of Winnipeg s undergraduate degree programs and select graduate programs Earn six university credit hours that can be applied to further study at The University of Winnipeg Academic/Pathway, General and Foundation English Language Program Fees Example of Fees Fees Additional Information Application Fee & Registration Deposit $600 Submit this fee with your application form. Remaining Tuition $2950 Subject to change. Health Insurance* $200 Subject to change. Total $3750 Due 4 weeks before session start date. NOTE: Homestay for 105 days: $2450 (not listed in costs above). Fees subject to change. Health insurance fee is estimated. Fees in Canadian dollars. * Students with a study permit of 6 months or longer are covered under Manitoba Health and pay a reduced $25/month top-up health insurance fee. Your Program, Your Way Students can transfer between the Academic and General Programs during their studies with no additional costs or fees.* * Transfer between streams may be done at the beginning of a new 14-week term. 10 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
Example of daily schedule for highest level of Academic/Pathway Stream: Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 10:30 10:30 10:45 Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break 10:45 12:00 12:00 13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 14:00 University : Introduction to Business I * Accompanying Course to Business I University : Introduction to Business I * Accompanying Course to Business I 14:00 14:10 Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break 14:10 15:00 University Continued Accompanying Continued University Continued Accompanying Continued Lunch & Socio-Cultural Activity Evenings No es * Specific degree courses and timetable are subject to change. For more information, visit www.uwinnipeg.ca/elp/elp/full-timeprograms.html The University of Winnipeg One of Canada s Best Universities The University of Winnipeg has a long tradition of academic excellence. We are rated among Canada s best universities for our small class sizes and campus diversity. (The Globe and Mail) FAST FACTS: 9,500 students attend UWinnipeg 500 international students in undergraduate study 475 students live in residence annually 22:1 student-professor ratio $12, 000 average annual international undergraduate tuition fee (Canadian dollars) UWinnipeg Programs of Study Faculty of Arts ics Conflict Resolution Studies Criminal Justice Developmental Studies Disability Studies East Asian Languages & Cultures English Flexible Major Program French Studies German Studies German-Canadian Studies History History of Art Human Rights & Global Studies Indigenous Studies Interdisciplinary Linguistics International Development Studies Masters of Arts in Environmental, Resource & Development Economics Mennonite Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religion & Culture Rhetoric, Writing, & Communications Sociology Spanish Studies Theatre & Film Theatre & Film: Dance Stream Urban & Inner-City Studies Women s & Gender Studies Faculty of Business and Economics Business & Administration Economics Economics & Finance Faculty of Kinesiology Athletic Therapy Exercise Science Kinesiology Sport Coaching Faculty of Science Applied Computer Science Anthropology Bioanthropology Biochemistry Biology Biopsychology Chemistry Environmental Studies and Sciences Geography Mathematics & Statistics Physics Faculty of Theology Bachelor of Theology Applied & Joint Programs (offered with Red River College) Aboriginal Governance / Self Government Administration Applied Biology Applied Chemistry Applied Environmental Studies Applied Child Development & Child Care / Early Childhood Education Disability Studies Geographic Information Systems Joint Business Administration Joint Communications For more information, view our fact sheets online at: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/programs-factsheets View our graduate programs online at: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/grad-studies-programs View our professional, applied, and continuing education programs online at: pace.uwinnipegcourses.ca/international-students ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM 11
ESL Teacher Certificate Program The English as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (ESLTCP) is a University of Winnipeg program that certifies graduates to teach ESL to adults both in Canada and overseas. Programming is available on a full-time and part-time basis and can be completed either online or in-person. For groups of 10 or more, we can develop and deliver custom programming to meet your specific needs. The certificate program consists of: 120 hours of TESL theory and methodology (delivered in a classroom or online format) 10 hours of observation in an ESL classroom* 10 hours of teaching in a supervised practicum* For a description of courses or to apply, visit esltcp.uwinnipeg.ca *Practicum can only be completed in Canada ESL Teacher Certificate Program Dates Term Program Dates Program Type Term Program Dates Full-time, Program on Type campus September 15 Fall 2014 Part-Time, on campus November September 28** 17 Full-Time, on campus Fall 2012 Online October 26* and/or online Winter 2015 2013 Full-time, on campus January 19 28 March Full-Time, on campus Part-Time, on campus March 8* 27** and/or online Online Spring 2013 Full-time, on campus Spring Summer 2015 2013 May 11 July 17** Part-Time, on campus Online Fall 2013 Summer 2015 July 6 July 31** Full-time, on campus Fall 2015 September 14 November 20** Full-time, on campus Part-Time, on campus Online ** 20 hours of practicum placement not included in dates. Please consider extending your stay two weeks to complete the practicum. Program delivery for groups of 10 or more is available at anytime. Schedule and fees may vary, depending on location and mode of delivery. Program can be delivered internationally upon request. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official documentation for one of the following tests: TOEFL ibt: 80 overall minimum score of 20 in each area IELTS: 6.5 overall CanTEST: Listening, 5; Speaking 4.5 Canadian high school graduation: minimum 70% in grade 12 English* Completion of an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking university* Completion of The University of Winnipeg Academic English Program: A5 level For a full list of approved language proficiency tests, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/elp/esltcp/application-regisration.html *at discretion of ESLTCP Program Coordinator. ESL Teacher Certificate Program Fees Example of Fees Fees Additional Information Application Fee & Registration Deposit $100 Submit this fee with your application form. Remaining Tuition $2250* Includes practicum placement. Health Insurance $1.65/day Subject to change. Total $2450 Due 4 weeks before session start date. NOTE: Homestay for eight weeks: $1600 (not listed in costs above). Fees in Canadian dollars. Fees subject to change. * Cost of textbooks not included in tuition fees. The University of Winnipeg s English as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program is fully accredited with TESL Canada. Graduates of the ESLTCP who hold a degree from an accredited university are eligible for Professional Certificate Standard One. For questions about this accreditation, please view the TESL Canada website at www.tesl.ca. 12 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
Customized Programs We can arrange specialized programming to meet the needs of professionals and students. Groups are generally 10 people or more. Program length and class hours will vary depending on client needs. Contact us at elpcustom@uwinnipeg.ca to arrange your customized program. Program focus, length, and delivery options are flexible. Here are some examples of programs that we have offered: English for IT Professionals English for Academic Purposes English for Business Professionals Canadian Work Experience Program ESL Teacher Certificate English for Internationally Educated Accountants Studies in Literature, Culture, and Communication Technical Communication for Engineering Professionals Language and Communication for Internationally Educated Agrologists ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM 13
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM uwinnipeg.ca/elp CONTACT US: email infoelp@uwinnipeg.ca phone 204.982.1703 fax 204.982.1707 The University of Winnipeg English Language Program 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 2E9 AUTHORIZED AUTHORIZED TEST PROVIDER TEST PROVIDER