English Language Program

Program Details

Credential Received

Certificate of Completion

Overview

Program Summary

The Academic English program gives students the opportunity to build their English language skills and meet the English Language requirements for entrance into college programs. The flexible, multi-level intensive language program gives students a chance to build and refine their language skills for academic, career or personal goals.

The core English Language program includes instruction in all key English skill areas (grammar, reading, writing, and communications) at fundamental, intermediate, and advanced stages. Students at all levels can supplement the core skills with a wide variety of oral communication seminars and elective courses. The complete program includes 22 hours of instruction per week for the basic core classes and seminars (18 core hours + 2 elective seminars) per semester.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate English listening and reading comprehension skills in social, academic and / or professional contexts
• Express ideas accurately and clearly in written and spoken English
• Use creative and critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions
• Apply a range of learning strategies to achieve their educational goals and capacity as a learner
• Employ technology appropriately for academic purposes
• Demonstrate developing intercultural communication competence

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students applying to only the English Language Program are not subject to the general admission requirements for Selkirk College. The program is intended for adults 18 years or over. Students 16 or 17 years may be considered for admission in some circumstances. Students may also apply if they do not have high school transcripts.

However, students wishing to use their English language studies to meet the language requirements for admission to a college program, must meet the general admission requirements for the college before being accepted into the next program.

Additional Requirements

This program has no additional requirements.

Graduation and Promotion

Students must maintain a minimum of 60% in each course to progress to the next level. To meet college entrance requirements into regular programming, students must complete the Advanced 5 program + ENGL 60 or EASL 067.