Okanagan College offers English language students an opportunity to improve their general English skills. The English Language Certificate (ELC) is a three level program. The goal of this program is to develop general language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Students can take 20 hours of classes per week. There are classes for listening and speaking which are 10 hours per week (ELLS), and reading and writing for 10 hours per week (ELRW).
The department will place students depending on their OCELA score. Students who score lower than OCELA Level 1 will begin the English Language Certificate at Semester One.
Minimum grade of 65% in each of ELLS 030, and ELRW 030.
This level of achievement is necessary for entrance into the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Certificate program.
Program Area:
English Language
Campus (Intake):
Credential:
Other
Delivery:
Cost:
International Students, please see International Student Fees.
Notes:
Okanagan College Calendar: Printed 02/27/2021