ESL 100- English as Second Language
Course Overview

This course emphasizes the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English. Students will enhance their reading comprehension and writing abilities through active participation and practice. They will also focus on expanding their vocabulary, improving grammatical accuracy, and increasing fluency in both listening and speaking.
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements
Applicants must provide one of the following:
- Proof of completing 3 years of full-time secondary school (Grades 8-12) in English in a country where English is a primary language.
- Evidence of post-secondary education completed in English in a country where English is a
principal language.
IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 46.
- CLB PT: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
- CELPIP: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment: Overall score of 40
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have a B.C. secondary school graduation or an equivalent qualification
- Or be at least 19 years old and have been out of secondary school for at least one year by the
first day of classes.
Learning Objectives
upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Conduct job interviews by observing interviews, creating questions, and interviewing a
peer. - Make phone calls to gather health information by listening to a conversation and
practicing phone communication. - Understand and provide instructions related to workplace safety.
- Seek advice in a workplace setting.
- Engage in storytelling by listening to a newcomer’s experience and sharing a personal
story. - Connect with others by listening to a news report about a cultural event and making
inquiries to organizations. - Present effectively in groups by listening to a newscast about community services and
creating a newscast focused on a business or commercial service.
Program Duration:
35 Hours | 4 weeks
Delivery Method:
- In Class
- Distance Education
Domestic Students
- Tuition Fee: $825
- Application Fee: $150
- Administrative Fee: $25
Total Fee: $1,000
International Students
- Tuition Fee: $1,500
- Application Fee: $250
- Administrative Fee: $25
Total Fee: $1,775
This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, the registrar did not review this program