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ELSA - English Language Services for Adults

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English as a Second Language
Next Date: Oct 06, 2010
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ELSA offers full-time and part-time English language instruction for immigrants to Canada at ELSA Levels 1 (including Literacy), 2, 3, 4 and 5. All students in these classes are sponsored by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. Canadian citizens are NOT eligible for ELSA. Immigrants who wish to take ELSA must apply at:

Western ESL Services
#208-2525 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5N 4C1
Phone: 604.876.5756
Fax: 604.876.0134


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Program Description

1. Full-Time Program (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

This program provides adult immigrants with basic English needed to live and work in Canada. Classes are 25 hours a week. New students may enter classes at the beginning of each month depending on seat availability. Study lengths vary depending on the student's entry language level. Tutorials are available Monday to Friday.

2. Part-Time Program (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Literacy)

This program provides adult immigrants with basic English needed to live and work in Canada. Classes are 12.5 hours a week Monday to Thursday, in the morning, afternoon or evening. New students may start each month depending on seat availability. Study lengths vary depending on the student's entry language level. Additional tutorials are available Monday to Friday.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time
Monthly Varies N/A Broadway Part or Full-time


Additional Information

For information on ELSA in Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian or Farsi visit:

ELSA Net

For more information, phone 604.871.7264 or visit: http://eslprograms.vcc.ca

Note: All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.