Your Pathway to Canadian University Success

This course is for students at EC Vancouver who dream of studying at university in Canada but do not have the English level they need.

The University Pathway Programme in Vancouver improves your English ability to the required level to enter enter a Canadian university.

Choose one of our many partner universities and you will be admitted without a TOEFL or IELTS exam.

Martha Delgadillo

Centre Director
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Learn English Online for University

EC Virtual for Canadian University Pathway Preparation

Start your journey to Canada from home! Our online university preparation course is for students who dream of studying at university in Canada but do not have the English level they need. Students begin learning online at home with our EC Virtual programme

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FREE counselling and University placement

Our team of specialists is committed to helping you every step of the way. You will receive personal guidance and support in understanding the various programmes offered by Higher Education institutions, such as Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's, MBA, etc, choosing a university or college that best suits your goals, completing the application process, determining your current level of English, and in helping you reach the required level of English to join your chosen university.

No TOEFL or IELTS

When applying to one of our college* or university partners, you will not have to worry about taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Instead, you will receive a conditional letter of acceptance to your chosen university, and you will be admitted once you reach the university’s required level of English.

*Some partners may request additional testing and eligibility conditions. Please contact our pathway specialists for more information.

Experience University Life

While you study English at your EC school, you will have a chance to attend/audit classes at a university. This is a perfect opportunity for you to see what student life and the classroom experience is like in Canada, helping you become a better student. You will also have access to information sessions and tours to partner institutions.

Academic Support

While studying University Pathways with EC, you will be granted:

✓ Personalized study plan
✓ Progress tracking
✓ College/University Campus tours, information sessions and open houses
✓ Auditing courses at highly ranked Universities in Canada
✓ One-to-one tutorials with experienced teachers and Upath specialists
✓ Full and unlimited access to EC Online, including 1500+ items such as tests, lessons, homework, study plans, texts and videos; academic follow up and tasks based on feedback and progress tests; a student dashboard with information on entry level, attendance, classes, tutorials, progress scores and weekly assessments

Level Table
Course Facts and Dates
Core Classes
Special Focus Classes
Nationality mix

English Level	Main Class	Special Focus Class	Length of Time	IELTS Equivalent
Beginner	General English	+ 2 Special Focus Class	8 weeks
Elementary	General English	+ 2 Special Focus Class	8 weeks	3 - 4
Pre-Intermediate	General English	+ 2 Special Focus Class	8 weeks	4 - 4.5
Intermediate	General English	Academic English + 1 Special Focus Class	8 weeks	4 - 4.5
Upper Intermediate	Uni Pathway 1	English for Academic Purposes	8 weeks	5.5 - 6
Pre-Advanced	Uni Pathway 2	English for Academic Purposes	8 weeks	6.5 – 7.5
Advanced	Uni Pathway 3	English for Academic Purposes	8 weeks	7.5 – 9

Minimum duration: 8 weeks

Lessons per week:

24 lessons (18 hours)

30 lessons (22.5 hours)

Lesson length: 45 minutes

Minimum age: 16

Starts: every Monday

Class size: average 14.5

Minimum level: Upper-Intermediate

2024 Start Dates
15 Jan, 12 Feb, 11 Mar, 08 Apr, 06 May, 03 Jun, 02 Jul, 20 Jul, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 21 Oct, 18 Nov

Classes focus on academic English and improving your language skills.

Develop a wider vocabulary and focus on the language used in the academic world. Learn how to express yourself with the accuracy and the fluency in university.

You will also learn how to read academic texts and practise listening to university style lectures. These are important skills for university success.

Other skills covered will include:

Critical Thinking
Being able to evaluate your work and that of others, making judgments about the value of information and drawing conclusions from data.

Research Skills
Understanding how to do research, managing your time and your resources, and presenting your results

Presentation Skills
Putting information together in a logical order, creating clear visual aids, speaking clearly and with confidence, knowing your audience, and pitching your presentation at the appropriate level.

Study Skills
A variety of skills which tackle the process of organising and taking in new information, retaining information, working on assignments or dealing with assessments. Including:

Methods to aid the retention of information
Effective reading
Time management
Planning assignments
Concentration techniques
Efficient notetaking

Academic Writing
This course will look at all aspects of academic writing, practising the techniques and skills learnt during the course in real-life assignments. The course includes:

Understanding the scope of the assignment
Planning the assignment
Researching and assessing sources
Creating an outline
Writing the assignment
Proofing and assessing your work
Referencing your assignment
Using feedback to improve your work

Regular lectures
These will include:

What to expect from life at college
Canadian Culture
Guest speakers

All lectures will include practice in note-taking and summarising.