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Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 150students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • 250-740-6318
  • Fax
  • 250-740-6471
  • Address
  • English Language Centre Nanaimo Campus and location inlayInternational Education Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC Canada V9R 5S5

Options

  • Urban
  • Homestay
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - high quality English Language program.
    - located on beautiful central Vancouver Island in Nanaimo

About the  English Language Centre

  • The VIU campus is located on beautiful central Vancouver Island in Nanaimo - a small, safe city. The local and academic communities provide students with many opportunities to improve their English skills, as well as understand and participate in Canadian culture. VIU English Language Centre, offers students a unique University campus experience. We are fully accredited and offer flexible programs to develop communication skills (7 or 14 weeks) and academic preparation skills (14 weeks). Choose VIU's Language and Culture Program for short-term English studies (3 or 4 weeks). The English Language Centre staff and faculty help you achieve your goals.

About the  Vancouver Island University (VIU)

  • Known as a centre of excellence for education and learning, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is producing quality graduates that are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU shares a rich history and connection with its communities. VIU has evolved into a internationally known university supporting a student population in excess of 18,000 full-time and part-time learners, including 1,100 international students, over 1,000 aboriginal students, and employing over 2,000 faculty and staff. Through our ongoing evolution and growth, VIU is proud to have contributed to the development of the Vancouver Island culture, social, economic and knowledge base. VIU operates four campuses including a main campus in Nanaimo and regional campuses in Duncan, Powell River and Parksville.

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    Academic Preparation program is for students who wish to enter English University programs and is a bridge program from ESL to VIU programs. There are total of five AP steps. AP 1 focuses on sentence structure, Reading&Writing Skills, Grammar and pronounciation; AP 2 is on Paragraph Development, Grammar Applications, Reading and Writing and Pronunciation Practice; AP 3 has Introduction to Academic Writing, Cultural Studies and Integrated Skills on all English parts; AP 4 is on Academic Essays, Critical Reading Skills, Academic Communication Skills and Academic Lecture; AP 5 focuses on Research skills and paper, Academic preparation skills and Academic Study and Analysis Skills. 

    Curriculum :
    Academic Preparation program is a 5 level integrated skills program of 14 weeks. There's 20 hours of instruction per week including up to 2 elective. The course starts in January, May or September.

Course Information

Class size 12 Students Schedule 14 Weeks
Course Level 5 VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-02 2024-09-02
※ From the Course Starting Dates 14Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (CAD)$ 150
Tuition
14 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 5,200
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (CAD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
4 weeks (CAD)$ 500 (CAD)$ 700
2 semester (CAD)$ 3100

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges (CAD)$ 160    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • University Diploma - Business Administration
    University Diploma - Computing Science
    University Diploma - Criminology
    University Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care
    $22,935.00 CAD
    University Diploma - Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology (Optional Co-op)
    University Diploma - Forest Resources Technology
    University Diploma - Hospitality Management (Co-op)
    University Diploma - Information Technology and Applied Systems
    $20,850.00 CAD
    University Diploma - Music - Jazz Studies
    University Diploma - Physical Education
    University Diploma - Recreation and Sport Management (Co-op)
    University Diploma - Resource Management Officer Technology
    University Diploma - Social Services
    University Diploma - Theatre
    University Diploma - Tourism Studies (Co-op)
    University Diploma - Visual Arts
    Associate of Arts
    Associate of Science
    University Certificate - Education Assistant and Community Support
    University Certificate - Exploratory University Studies
    University Diploma - Technical Theatre
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    $20,850.00 CAD
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    $20,850.00 CAD
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    $22,850.00 CAD
    University Certificate - Business Management
    University Certificate - Culinary Arts - Professional Cook Training (Co-op)
    $22,935.00 CAD
    University Certificate - Dental Assistant
    $20,850.00 CAD
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    $23,650.00 CAD
    University Diploma - Child and Youth Care
    University Diploma - Culinary Management (Co-op)
    $17,375.00 CAD
    University Diploma - Dental Hygiene
    $27,105.00 CAD

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
    Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades
    English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    Min TOEFL iBT: 88 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
    Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
    NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Course Schedule

2025-01-06 2024-09-02 2024-05-06
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (CAD)$ 150
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 16,680
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
    Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Care
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
    Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design
    Bachelor of Education
    Bachelor of Interior Design
    Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
    Bachelor of Science - Biology
    Bachelor of Science - Computing Science (Optional Co-op)
    $18,585.00 CAD
    Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing and Journalism
    Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
    Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Studies
    Bachelor of Arts - Economics
    Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies
    Bachelor of Arts - Geography
    Bachelor of Science - Geoscience
    Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies
    Bachelor of Arts - English
    Bachelor of Arts - History
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
    Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
    Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
    Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
    Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies
    Bachelor of Science - Psychology
    Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
    Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
    Bachelor of Arts - Studies in Women and Gender
    Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Care - Year 3 Entry
    Bachelor of Arts - Criminology - Year 3 Entry
    Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
    Bachelor of Education - Year 3 Entry
    Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art
    Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
    Bachelor of Science - Physics - University Transfer to Bachelor of Science
    Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design - Management
    Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection
    Bachelor of Tourism Management - Recreation and Sport Management (Co-op)
    Bachelor of Tourism Management - Tourism Studies (Co-op)
    Bachelor of Tourism Management - Year 3 Entry (Optional co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - General
    Bachelor of Science

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
    Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades
    English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    Min TOEFL iBT: 88 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
    Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
    NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Course Schedule

2025-01-06 2024-09-02 2024-05-06
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (CAD)$ 150
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 16,680
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Master of Arts - Sustainable Leisure Management
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    $34,000.00 CAD
    Master of Community Planning
    Master of Education - Educational Leadership
    Graduate Certificate - Business (GCIB)
    $20,850.00 CAD
    Graduate Diploma - International Trade (GDIT)
    $20,850.00 CAD
    Graduate Diploma - Project Management
    $20,850.00 CAD
    Post-Degree Diploma - Languages and Culture - Romance Languages (French and Spanish)
    $16,680.00 CAD
    Post-Degree Diploma - Fisheries and Aquaculture
    $16,680.00 CAD
    Advanced University Diploma - Geographic Information System (GIS) Applications
    $17,400.00 CAD
    Post-Baccalaureate Degree - Bachelor of Education - Elementary
    $27,105.00 CAD
    Post-Baccalaureate Degree - Bachelor of Education - Secondary
    $27,105.00 CAD
    Master of Education - Special Education
    Graduate Diploma - Hospitality Management
    $21,893.00 CAD

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
    Min GPA: 73.0% Convert grades
    English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    Min TOEFL iBT: 93 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
    Min IELTS overall: 7 (Min Reading: 6.5, Min Writing: 6.5, Min Listening: 6.5, Min Speaking: 6.5)
    NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Course Schedule

2025-01-06 2024-09-02 2024-05-06
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (CAD)$ 150
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 25,000
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • Our on-campus residence village is located near the heart of the campus, close to classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasium, library, bookstore, and the Centre for International Education. The 389 spaces offer a mix of accommodation choices from single private rooms with semi-private bathroom to 4 bedroom apartments. Rooms are wired for telephone, cable television, and Internet access. There are specially-designed suites for students with disabilities. Students living in residence also have easy access to VIU events, activities and nearby Nanaimo Parks and Recreation facilities, including the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Student residence does not provide bedding, dishes or food. In emergency cases, bed linens and pillowcases are available for a short-term loan. Students can bring all bedding supplies from their home country or purchase them upon their arrival in Nanaimo. Kitchen facilities are available in the Student Residences; meals can also be purchased in two campus cafeterias, open weekdays during school hours.

Surrounding Area

  • Victoria, Vancouver, and Long Beach for shopping, sightseeing, exploring British Columbia’s beautiful coast, and visit popular tourist sites. In winter, students have the opportunity to snowboard or ski at Mt. Washington, a 75 minute drive from Vancouver Island University. VIU's gymnasium also offers campus-wide activities and intra-mural sports programs which are open to all students. These activities are a great way to get involved with campus life and meet new friends.

Facilities

  • Students have free access to all VIU campus facilities including libraries, gym, classrooms, sporting events and much more.

Activity

  • At VIU, we enhance our international students’ experience by connecting students to the many social, cultural, and recreational activities taking place on and off campus.International students can participate in many different social activities designed to help them meet other students and enjoy their time studying at Vancouver Island University.

Getting to the school from the airport

  • Arriving to Vancouver Island University
     Vancouver Island University is located less than a 20-minute drive from the Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and a 10-minute drive from downtown Nanaimo and the Departure Bay ferry terminal. Students who are staying in homestay or peerstay will be picked up by their homestay or peerstay families at the point of entry in Nanaimo. 

    Arriving in Nanaimo
    By air Students traveling to Canada from overseas by air should book their airline ticket to Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Students will change planes at Vancouver International Airport. There are 20-minute flights from Vancouver to Nanaimo Airport.
    By ferry
    There are two car/passenger ferries from Vancouver to Nanaimo: 
    (1) from Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver to Departure Bay, close to downtown Nanaimo. *Recommended
    (2) from the Vancouver port of Tsawwassen to Duke Point, south of Nanaimo.

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저는 밴쿠버아일랜드대학 14주 영어커뮤니케이션프로그램(ECP)과정을 들었어요. 우선 VIU는 캐나다 나나이모섬에 위치해있요. 나나이모섬자체가 너무 예쁘고 경치도좋고 또 캐나다에서 가장 안전한 곳이에요. ECP프로그램은 영어커뮤니케이션 능력을 향상시키는 프로그램인데 수업내용도 정말 흥미롭고 영어도 정말 많이 늘었어요. 일주일에 25시간정도 강의를 듣게되는데 수업은 거의 회화수업으로 진행되고 작문이나 문법, 전반적인 영어에 대해서 배우게되요. 저는 영어 스피킹 때문에 이 프로그램을 선택했는데 만약 스피킹이 부족하신분이 들으시게되면 정말 많이 도움되실거에요. 매일 과제도 있고 다양한 활동들을 하게되요. 봉사활동도하고, 롱비치에 가서 놀기도하고 다른지역으로 여행도 다녀오고, 3~4개월이 짧다고 생각했는데 정말 많이 움직였어요. 캐나다 현지 학생들 가정에서 홈스테이 체험도 했고 학교에서 만난 친구들하고 어울려 놀면서 영어도 자연스럽게 많이 늘었어요. 교류회도 정기적으로 있구요. 긴 시간은 아니지만 굉장히 저한테 유익하고 즐거웠던 어학연수였어요.

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私はバンクーバーアイルランド大学で１４週英語コミュニケーションプログラムを聞きました。まずVIUはカナダのナナイモ島にあります。ナナイモはすっごく綺麗で景色も美しいです。そしてカナダで一番安全なところだそうです。ECPプログラムは英語コミュニケーション能力を向上させるプログラムです。授業の内容も楽しいですし英語もすごく上がりました。一週間に２５時間ぐらい授業をうけますが授業はだいたい会話の授業で行われますし、作文や文法のような全般的な英語についても学ぶことになります。私は英語スピーキングのためにこのプラグラムを受けましたが、もしスピーキングげ苦手な人にはとても役に立つと思います。毎日宿題もありますし、様々な活動をします。ボランティアーもしますしロングビーチであそんだり他の地域へ旅行したり、３～４ヶ月は短いとおもいましたが、本当に多く動きました。カナダ現地学生の家庭でホームステー体験もしました。学校で会った友達と付き合いながら自然に英語実力もあがってね。交流会も毎週参加したし。長い期間ではないですが私にとって忘れない記憶になりました。

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