English Language Program International Viewbook 2014

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

English Language ProgramThe University of Winnipeg English Language Program welcomes more than 450 students from more than 30 countries each year. We offer a variety of programs: Academic and General English, Short Term Intensive English, Canadian Work Experience, ESL Teacher Certificate, and Customized Programs. We are accredited by Languages Canada and are an authorized CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees) and TOEIC ® (Test of English for International Communication) test centre.

Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE)

UWPACE offers a variety of industry-focused, job ready and general interest courses, as well as certificate and diploma programs aimed at enhancing employability and earning potential. UWPACE has gained a reputation for developing quality programs that satisfy students’ learning requirements and help them advance their careers.

Graduate Studies

The University of Winnipeg Graduate Programs offer diverse opportunities for graduate students with unique professional and educational objectives, featuring a multi-disciplinary approach which offers students the opportunity to expand their learning and network with other students.

The Collegiate – High School at University

The Collegiate offers an exceptional high school program to students in Manitoba from over 30 countries around the world. As a private school and a high school within The University of Winnipeg, The Collegiate is committed to offering students a grade 9 –12 high school program that provides a transition to post-secondary education

The University of Winnipeg

The University of Winnipeg is a dynamic campus. We are becoming the downtown hub that connects people from diverse cultures. We offer high-quality undergraduate programs including several that are unique in Western Canada. Our small class sizes and dedicated team of professors and support staff help to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.

Other opportunities at The University of Winnipeg

City of Winnipeg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Our Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Social & Cultural Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Homestay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Short Term Intensive English Program . . . . . . 6

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Canadian Work Experience Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Academic/Pathway, General & Foundations Program . . . . . . . 10

University Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ESL Teacher Certificate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Customized Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN WINNIPEG: (°C)

spring low +2 high +12summer low +15 high +24fall low +1 high +10winter low - 20 high -10

“I have really enjoyed my time in Winnipeg. I won’t forget any of my experiences.” HYEONJI - KOREA

City of Winnipeg Manitoba, CanadaWinnipeg is located in the heart of Canada, making it one of the best places to study English.

Winnipeg is a beautiful city with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Our programs are offered throughout the year which means our students can experience multiple seasons in our unique climate.

WINNIPEG FACTS:• population of 700,000

• located in the centre of Canada

• capital city of the province of Manitoba

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Our campus is centrally located in downtown Winnipeg. Our students enjoy close proximity to:

• Public Transit

• Sports Centres

• Shopping

• Museums

• Art Galleries

• Restaurants

Our classrooms are located on The University of Winnipeg campus. Facilities include:

• Fitness Centre

• 7 Campus Restaurants

• Coffee Shops

• Library

• Computer Labs

• Student Lounges

• Medical Clinic

• Bookstore

Our Campus


Social & Cultural ActivitiesHave fun while you learn English – join us for exciting activities every Friday afternoon (some weekday evenings too)! Activities are free for students and are a great way to meet new friends, explore the city, and learn about life in Canada.

Some of our students’ favourite activities are

• Festivals & Events

• Skating, Snowshoeing & Skiing

• Hockey & Baseball Games

• Art Gallery & Museum Tours

• Sightseeing: Parks, Nature, Historical Sites


Example of Fees Fees Additional Information

Homestay Application $200 Submit this one-time placement fee & Placement Fee with your homestay application form. *

Homestay Fee $700 Includes airport pick-up, private bedroom, shared bathroom, and food (monthly rate quoted).

Total $900 Total for first month fees. Months following will be $700. After 105 days, fee will be reduced to $675 per month.

* Students in the 14-week program are placed for 105 days. $200 placement fee is charged only once, at point of application. Fees subject to change. Fees in Canadian dollars.

Homestay Live with an English-speaking host family in Winnipeg. Homestay is a great way to share in lively and friendly discussions in English, learn about Canadian home life and culture, and improve your level of conversational English.

Homestay applications are available at www.uwinnipeg.ca/elp-student-life/homestay.html

Residence information, room descriptions, and pricing is available at uwcampusliving.com

“At first, I couldn’t speak English at all, but I have a nice

homestay family and they have helped me to improve

my English skills.”AYAKA - JAPAN


Short Term Intensive English Programs These programs are for students who want a short, intensive English language learning experience to help advance their educational or career goals.

These programs are designed for accelerated communication development with classes that focus on the core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; conversation classes to build vocabulary; and workshops that improve speaking ability and focus on a variety of cultural and academic topics.

Term Application Fee& Registration Deposit

Remaining Tuition Fee

Health Insurance Total Fees

January $500 $1050 $50 $1600

June $500 $1200 $50 $1750

July $500 $1050 $50 $1600

August $500 $1050 $50 $1600

NOTE: Homestay for the Short Term Intensive English Program: $900 (not listed in costs above, based on 30 days in homestay). Application fee and registration deposit are due with application form. All other fees are required four weeks prior to program start date. Fees subject to change. Health insurance fee is estimated. Fees in Canadian dollars.

Term Program Dates

January January 5 – January 30, 2015

June May 25 – June 26, 2015

July July 6 – July 31, 2015

August August 4 – August 28, 2015

Short Term Intensive English Program Dates

Short Term Intensive English Program Fees

*Note: customized start dates are available. For more information, contact [email protected]

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 –10:30Core Skills Class: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

Core Skills Class: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing




10:30 –10:45 Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break

10:45 –12:00 Core Skills Class Core Skills Class Core Skills Class Core Skills Class Core Skills Class

12:00 –13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

13:00 –14:15 Conversation Class Conversation Class Conversation Class Conversation Class

14:15 –14:30 Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break

14:30 –16:00 Workshop* Workshop* Workshop* Workshop*

Lunch & Socio-Cultural Activity

Example of daily schedule for the Short Term Intensive English Program

* Afternoon Classes are themed and are presented in workshop format. Examples: Canadian Culture and History, English in the Workplace, Environmental Issues, Theatre, Communication Through Sports, Language Through Art, Learning English Through Music.NOTE: Classes and timetable are subject to change.

Evenings No Classes. One Evening Activity Each Week.


Enrolled in the Academic or General English Program in September? Prepare with our Short Term Intensive English Programs in the summer!


This program is a seven-week English program with an unpaid work placement component. Students will study English for four weeks, followed by a three-week volunteer placement. Students will have the opportunity to speak English in a Canadian work setting.

Examples of recent work placements include: architecture firms, museums, libraries, radio stations, youth centres, athletic facilities, art galleries, health care facilities, restaurants, retail stores and non-profit businesses.

RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE LEVEL: TOEFL: iBT 61

IELTS: 5.5 overall

TOEIC: 800Equivalent score in our English Language Program

Example of Fees

Fees Additional Information

Application Fee & Registration Deposit

$600Submit this fee with your application form.

Remaining Tuition $1350 Subject to change.

Health Insurance $85 Subject to change.

Total $2035Due 4 weeks before session start date.

NOTE: Homestay for the Canadian Work Experience Program: $1425 (not listed in costs above, based on 51 days in homestay). Fees subject to change. Health insurance fee is estimated. Fees in Canadian dollars.

Canadian Work Experience Program Fees

Term Program Dates

January January 5 – February 20, 2015

July July 6 – August 21, 2015

Customized program delivery is available and can be offered to accommodate various schedules. Contact us at [email protected] to arrange your customized program.

Canadian Work Experience Program Dates

Canadian Work Experience Program



9:00 –10:30Core Skills Class: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing






10:45 –12:00 Core Skills Class Core Skills Class Core Skills Class Core Skills Class Core Skills Class

12:00 –13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

13:00 –14:00 Conversation Class Conversation Class Conversation Class Conversation Class


14:15 –16:15Seminar: English in the Workplace

Seminar: English in the Workplace



Evenings No Classes. One Evening Activity Each Week.

NOTE: Classes and timetable are subject to change.

Program Schedule, weeks 1 – 4

* Breaks and shift start/end time vary by workplace.

NOTE: Schedule can be customized at request of participating institutions.

For more information, visit www.uwinnipeg.ca/elp/elp/canadian-work-experience.html


9:00 –12:00 Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience

12:00 –13:00 Break* Break* Break* Break* Break*

13:00 –16:00 Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience Work Experience

Program Schedule, weeks 5 – 7

Evenings No Classes



This 14 - week program enables students to advance their English language skills for personal and professional development. Our in-depth program focuses on developing fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students participate in a variety of seminars such as Business English, TOEFL Preparation, TOEIC Preparation, Conversation, Listening and Pronunciation.

NOTE: Students entering either program at a low – intermediate level will begin in the Foundations Stream of the program.

General English Program

This 14-week program focuses on integrated skills. The morning classes have a strong emphasis on oral communication, vocabulary acquisition, and grammatical development, which are integral skills for linguistic progress. Afternoon classes focus on grammatical structures and reading skills. Our program prepares students for further studies in the General and Academic Streams.

Foundations English Program

Academic/Pathway English Program

This 14-week program prepares students to enter Canadian universities, colleges, and high schools. Our program targets all four language areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students improve their ability to read academic material, write essays, take notes, listen to lectures, and give presentations.

With the successful completion of the highest level of the Academic/Pathway English Program, students will:

✓ Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement for The University of Winnipeg’s undergraduate degree programs and select graduate programs

✓ Earn six university credit hours that can be applied to further study at The University of Winnipeg

Your Program, Your WayStudents can transfer between the Academic and General Programs during their studies with no additional costs or fees.** Transfer between streams may be done at the beginning of a new 14-week term.

Academic/Pathway, General and Foundation English Language Program Fees

Example of Fees Fees Additional Information

Application Fee & Registration Deposit $600 Submit this fee with your application

form.

Remaining Tuition $2950 Subject to change.

Health Insurance* $200 Subject to change.

Total $3750 Due 4 weeks before session start date.

NOTE: Homestay for 105 days: $2450 (not listed in costs above). Fees subject to change. Health insurance fee is estimated. Fees in Canadian dollars.

* Students with a study permit of 6 months or longer are covered under Manitoba Health and pay a reduced $25/month top-up health insurance fee.

Academic and General English Language Program Dates

Term Program Dates Holiday Break

Winter 2015 January 5 – April 17 February 23 – 27

Spring 2015 May 4 – August 15 June 22– 26

Fall 2015 September 8 – December 18 October 26 –30


9:00 –10:30Reading and Writing Class

Reading and Writing Class





10:45 –12:00Reading and Writing Class





12:00 –13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

13:00 –14:00University Class: Introduction to Business I *

Accompanying Course to Business I

University Class: Introduction to Business I *

Accompanying Course to Business I


14:10 –15:00University Class Continued

Accompanying Class Continued

University Class Continued

Accompanying Class Continued

Example of daily schedule for highest level of Academic/Pathway Stream:

* Specific degree courses and timetable are subject to change. For more information, visit www.uwinnipeg.ca/elp/elp/full-time-programs.html

Evenings No Classes

The University of Winnipeg

One of Canada’s Best UniversitiesThe University of Winnipeg has a long tradition of academic excellence. We are rated among Canada’s best universities for our small class sizes and campus diversity. (The Globe and Mail)

FAST FACTS:• 9,500 students attend UWinnipeg

• 500 international students in undergraduate study

• 475 students live in residence annually

• 22:1 student-professor ratio

• $12, 000 average annual international undergraduate tuition fee (Canadian dollars)


For more information, view our fact sheets online at: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/programs-factsheetsView our graduate programs online at: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/grad-studies-programs View our professional, applied, and continuing education programs online at:pace.uwinnipegcourses.ca/international-students

UWinnipeg Programs of Study Faculty of ArtsClassicsConflict Resolution StudiesCriminal JusticeDevelopmental StudiesDisability StudiesEast Asian Languages & CulturesEnglishFlexible Major ProgramFrench StudiesGerman StudiesGerman-Canadian StudiesHistoryHistory of ArtHuman Rights & Global StudiesIndigenous StudiesInterdisciplinary LinguisticsInternational Development StudiesMasters of Arts in Environmental, Resource & Development Economics

Mennonite StudiesPhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologyReligion & CultureRhetoric, Writing, & CommunicationsSociologySpanish StudiesTheatre & FilmTheatre & Film: Dance StreamUrban & Inner-City StudiesWomen’s & Gender Studies

Faculty of Business and EconomicsBusiness & AdministrationEconomicsEconomics & Finance

Faculty of Kinesiology Athletic TherapyExercise ScienceKinesiologySport Coaching

Faculty of ScienceApplied Computer ScienceAnthropology

BioanthropologyBiochemistryBiologyBiopsychologyChemistryEnvironmental Studies and SciencesGeographyMathematics & Statistics Physics

Faculty of Theology Bachelor of Theology

Applied & Joint Programs(offered with Red River College) Aboriginal Governance / Self Government AdministrationApplied BiologyApplied ChemistryApplied Environmental StudiesApplied Child Development & Child Care / Early Childhood EducationDisability StudiesGeographic Information SystemsJoint Business AdministrationJoint Communications


The English as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (ESLTCP) is a University of Winnipeg program that certifies graduates to teach ESL to adults both in Canada and overseas. Programming is available on a full-time and part-time basis and can be completed either online or in-person. For groups of 10 or more, we can develop and deliver custom programming to meet your specific needs.

The certificate program consists of:

• 120 hours of TESL theory and methodology (delivered in a classroom or online format)

• 10 hours of observation in an ESL classroom*

• 10 hours of teaching in a supervised practicum*

For a description of courses or to apply, visit esltcp.uwinnipeg.ca

*Practicum can only be completed in Canada

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official documentation for one of the following tests:

TOEFL iBT: 80 overall minimum score of 20 in each area

IELTS: 6.5 overall

CanTEST: Listening, Reading, Writing 5; Speaking 4.5

Canadian high school graduation: minimum 70% in grade 12 English*

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking university*

Completion of The University of Winnipeg Academic English Program: A5 level

For a full list of approved language proficiency tests, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/elp/esltcp/application-regisration.html

*at discretion of ESLTCP Program Coordinator.

Term Program Dates Program Type

Fall 2012 September 17 – October 26*

Full-Time, on campus and/or online

Winter 2013January 28 – March 8*

Full-Time, on campus and/or online

Spring 2013

Summer 2013

Fall 2013

Term Program Dates Program Type

Fall 2014 September 15 – November 28**

Full-time, on campus Part-Time, on campus Online

Winter 2015January 19 – March 27**


Spring 2015 May 11 – July 17**Full-time, on campus Part-Time, on campus Online

Summer 2015 July 6 – July 31** Full-time, on campus

Fall 2015 September 14 – November 20**


** 20 hours of practicum placement not included in dates. Please consider extending your stay two weeks to complete the practicum.

Program delivery for groups of 10 or more is available at anytime. Schedule and fees may vary, depending on location and mode of delivery. Program can be delivered internationally upon request.

ESL Teacher Certificate Program Dates

The University of Winnipeg’s English as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program is fully accredited with TESL Canada. Graduates of the ESLTCP who hold a degree from an accredited university are eligible for Professional Certificate Standard One. For questions about this accreditation, please view the TESL Canada website at www.tesl.ca.

Example of Fees Fees Additional InformationApplication Fee & Registration Deposit $100 Submit this fee with your

application form.

Remaining Tuition $2250* Includes practicum placement.

Health Insurance $1.65/day Subject to change.

Total $2450 Due 4 weeks before session start date.

ESL Teacher Certificate Program Fees

NOTE: Homestay for eight weeks: $1600 (not listed in costs above).Fees in Canadian dollars. Fees subject to change.* Cost of textbooks not included in tuition fees.


ESL Teacher Certificate Program

Customized ProgramsWe can arrange specialized programming to meet the needs of professionals and students. Groups are generally 10 people or more. Program length and class hours will vary depending on client needs.

Contact us at [email protected] to arrange your customized program.

Program focus, length, and delivery options are flexible. Here are some examples of programs that we have offered:

• English for IT Professionals• English for Academic Purposes• English for Business Professionals• Canadian Work Experience Program• ESL Teacher Certificate• English for Internationally Educated Accountants• Studies in Literature, Culture, and Communication• Technical Communication for Engineering

Professionals • Language and Communication for Internationally

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CONTACT US:email [email protected] phone 204.982.1703 fax 204.982.1707

The University of Winnipeg English Language Program 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 2E9 uwinnipeg.ca/elp

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