Learn English Online for University EC Virtual University Pathwayy
Online University and College Preparation
This online programme provides you with all the English language and academic skills you need to attend a Canadian college or university. With these tools, and the assistance of our Pathway counsellors, you can then apply to a range of institutions across Canada, including some of the most highly ranked colleges and universities in the country. Studying in Canada is the first step to staying in Canada.
Don't have the required English level for this programme? Take our pre-sessional course, EC Virtual Pre-Pathways to take your English to the necessary level.
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What is EC Virtual University Pathways?
Our online Pathway Programme is an online preparation course that is designed to help international students build the English skills and knowledge that they will need to study at university or college in Canada.
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Who should take this course?
This is the ideal course for anyone who wants to study and live in Canada. Our online course gives you all the language and academic skills you need to enter university or college in Canada. Our Canadian University Pathway programme provides you with access to a wide range of universities and colleges to choose from across Canada, including some of the country's most highly ranked institutions.
Once you finish your studies at university or college, the doors will be open to settle in Canada and live your dream.
Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
Depending on the length of the university programme you may be eligible to apply for a work permit of 1 to 3 years after your graduation. -
What's included in EC's Online University Pathway Programme?
Course length: 10 weeks
✓ Live core classes available: Monday to Friday 16:00, London time (11:00 Toronto time)
✓ Live special focus classes available: Tuesday and Thursday 19:30, London time (14:30 Toronto time)
✓ Lessons delivered by qualified, experienced English-speaking teachers
✓ Five 180-minute interactive online English classes Monday to Friday
✓ An extra two 90-minute interactive online English classes on Tuesday and Thursday following the 180-minute class
✓ Unlimited self-study with access to materials on EC Online
✓ Learner Oriented Assessment
✓ FREE access to Microsoft Office for 12 months including Word, PowerPoint, and much more!
✓ Ability to upgrade and add one-to-one lessons
✓ Monthly one-to-one university counselling sessions with a Pathways expert
✓ FREE application assistance for the chosen college/university
✓ Recognised by partner institutions
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Sample Pathway class schedule
EDT = Eastern Daylight Time (e.g.Toronto time)
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What happens at the end of my course?
When you reach the university’s required English level with EC, you will be admitted to the university without a TOEFL/IELTS exam. Whether university is a stepping stone to immigration or simply to further your education before returning home, your new skills and qualification will open the doors to a new future!
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Start dates
2021 Start Dates 04 January 2021 08 February 2021 15 March 2021 19 April 2021 24 May 2021 28 June 2021 02 August 2021 06 September 2021 11 October 2021 15 November 2021 -
Levels
• Each level is 10 weeks long.
• The University Pathways core classes are split into two 5-week terms.
• There are three levels – Upper Intermediate, Pre-Advanced, Advanced Check your chosen college to see which level they require.
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Course Structure
• 20 lessons a week of core English.
• 1 project to be completed each week.
• Progress assessments conducted every 5 weeks.
• 4 lessons per week Special Focus classes, focused on Study Skills and Workshops.
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Assessment
• Projects designed to consolidate students’ skills over their 10-week course.
• Exam-style timed writing.
• Peer Review designed to help students practice working collaboratively with others, take responsibility for their own learning, and deepen their understanding of the course content.
• EC Progress Assessments.
• When you reach the university’s required English level with EC, you will be admitted to the university without a TOEFL/IELTS exam.
Whether university is a stepping stone to immigration or simply to further your education before returning home, your new skills and qualification will open the doors to a new future!
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EC Virtual University Pathway Outcomes
Our focus is on better learning outcomes for your online university pathway course through our experienced teachers who are all qualified native English speakers as well as through a combination of:
i) virtual learning
ii) online collaboration with other students and
iii) self-study
Research has proven that this combination increases overall student learning in online learning environments, allowing more time for student reflection, collaboration and student-to-student interactions.
EC Virtual University Pathways - Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Why have we created an online University Pathway Programme learning option?
We want students to have the chance to begin their pathway journey from their home country, putting them in a position to be ready to start university or college when they can travel to Canada again.
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2. How will the students' lessons be delivered?
Lessons will be delivered through Microsoft Teams, a great platform for remote learning that works from any desktop, tablet or phone. Microsoft Teams has everything teachers need to create engaging learning environments, from content and assignments to collaborative classrooms and chats. We will email the students with instructions of how to log into the Teams website free access to the full suite of Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) products for one year
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3. Do EC Virtual lessons follow the same curriculum as in-person classes?
Yes! Online classes will follow the same University Pathway Programme curriculum, supplemented by our online learning platform EC Online.
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4. What are the starting course dates?
2021 Start Dates 04 January 2021 08 February 2021 15 March 2021 19 April 2021 24 May 2021 28 June 2021 02 August 2021 06 September 2021 11 October 2021 15 November 2021 -
5. What is included in the price?
✓ Live core classes available: Monday to Friday 16:00, London time (11:00 Toronto time)
✓ Live special focus classes available: Tuesday and Thursday 19:30, London time (14:30 Toronto time)
✓ Lessons delivered by qualified, experienced English-speaking teachers
✓ Five 180-minute interactive online English classes Monday to Friday
✓ An extra two 90-minute interactive online English classes on Tuesday and Thursday following the 180-minute class
✓ Unlimited self-study with access to materials on EC Online
✓ Learner Oriented Assessment
✓ FREE access to Microsoft Office for 12 months including Word, PowerPoint, and much more!
✓ Ability to upgrade and add one-to-one lessons
✓ Monthly one-to-one university counselling sessions with a Pathways expert
✓ FREE application assistance for the chosen college/university
✓ Recognised by partner institutions
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6. How many classes will students have to attend each day/week?
18 hours / 24 lessons per week, delivered Monday – Friday.
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7. How long will students continue to have access to EC Online once their EC Virtual course finishes?
For 3 months after their course ends.
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8. Will there be an exit test?
There will be continuous assessment throughout the course to make sure students have reached the level needed to pass the course. Students will be counselled on their progress throughout the program.
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9. Will the student get a certificate?
Yes, if students pass the course they will receive an University Pathway Programme certificate at the designated level.
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10. Will there be an online speaking/writing test?
Yes, a speaking and writing test will be taken through the online platform.
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11. When are upcoming EC Virtual holidays? What happens to classes missed because of holidays?
Holidays when no classes will be held are the following: 01 Jan, 15 Feb, 02 Apr, 24 May, 01 Jul, 02 Aug, 06 Sep, 11 Oct, 11 Nov, 24 Dec and 27. Lessons on all holidays will not be made up, as in our in-school courses.
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