English as a Second Language

Course Code: 
ESL
Pre-requisite Note: 
Assessment required
Semester: 
Semester 1
Semester: 
Semester 2
Blocks Offered: 
Block B
Blocks Offered: 
Block C
Blocks Offered: 
Block D

Course Offerings

  • English Language Development 10
  • English Language Development 11
  • ESL Composition 11
  • Intercutural Studies 11

The aim of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Continuing Education is to prepare students to enter regular academic classes and to eventually complete a BC graduation program. All students entering the program must write an assessment to determine their registration level. Each course will take approximately 100 hours to complete. Students will work together in classes to improve listening, speaking and writing skills. Student will advance to the next level when they have completed the prescribed learning outcomes of a course. Secondary school credit will be granted on completion of each ESL course. All students must be landed immigrants or Canadian citizens. International studuents with appropriate authorization from the International Student Program may be eligible.