Introduction
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
- ESL Certificate at the Western British Columbia Polytechnic College is designed to improve students’ English language skills level by level. The courses for each level are well-organized and open each month. Students can learn the objectives and master skills through intensive classes to achieve the goals and pass the test of the target level.
- Students can enroll in the courses anytime.
- Students who pass Level 4 will be eligible to enroll directly in the diploma or certificate programs.
Levels
Low Beginner (Level 1)
- Basic grammar rules, simple daily conversations, fundamental vocabulary
Beginner (Level 2)
- More short daily conversations and frequently-used expressions, basic reading skills
Low Intermediate (Level 3)
- High-frequency vocabulary and grammars, simple Business English and Academic English
Intermediate (Level 4)
- Communicate confidently about Business and Academic topics, improve writing and presentation skills
Low Advanced (Level 5)
- Express fluently about most of Business and Academic topics, master most of frequently-used expressions and grammars
Advanced (Level 6)
- Read, speak and write fluently about subjects, feelings and opinions in complex Business and Academic situations