Online University Pathways
Preparation for Canadian University
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-Pathways course to take your English to the necessary level.
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What is Online 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: 8 weeks
✓ Lessons delivered by qualified, experienced English-speaking teachers
✓ Unlimited self-study with access to materials
✓ Learner-oriented assessment
✓ FREE access to Microsoft Office
✓ 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
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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
2023 Start Dates 03 January 30 January 27 February 27 March 24 April 22 May 19 June 17 July 14 August 11 September 10 October 6 December -
Levels
• Each level is 8 weeks long.
• The University Pathways core classes are split into two 4-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.
• 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 8-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.
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Online University Pathway Programme 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.
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Our Canadian University Pathway programme provides you with access to a wide range of universities and colleges to choose from across Canada.
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