English Language Development (ESL)

Become more confident listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Everyone is different so Camosun offers eight levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) training including English Health care workers.

English as a Second Language programs

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Basic English as a Second Language Certificate - Length varies	Prepare for the workplace or further studies at college or university Take basic to advanced ESL courses
English for Academic Purposes ��Certificate - Length varies	Prepare for the workplace or further studies at college or university Take basic to advanced ESL courses
Health Care Assistant - ESL�� Certificate - 49 weeks	Earn a Health Care Assistant certificate while improving your English�� ELD 056 is taught by an ELD instructor as part of this program offered by Health & Human Services

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Description

Basic English as a Second Language

Certificate - Length varies

Prepare for the workplace or further studies at college or university
Take basic to advanced ESL courses

English for Academic Purposes

��Certificate - Length varies

Prepare for the workplace or further studies at college or university
Take basic to advanced ESL courses

Health Care Assistant - ESL��

Certificate - 49 weeks

Earn a Health Care Assistant certificate while improving your English��
ELD 056 is taught by an ELD instructor as part of this program offered by Health & Human Services

Why learn English at Camosun?

Learn at your level

If you're a beginning or pre-intermediate student, you will start with��listening and speaking skills��and an introduction to reading comprehension and written composition.

More experienced English language learners will��take more advanced courses, to prepare for college and university level programs or to develop professional English skills for the Canadian workplace.

A supportive community

Our instructors are highly qualified and committed to providing a friendly and caring learning experience in an adult environment. We understand the pressures and challenges of learning a new language. Our��scheduling is flexible��to fit your busy life: full-time, part-time, at your own pace; all year round.

Need more info? Join an info session!

Topic: 91�� English Language Development Information Session

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Info Session Slides

Tuition-free for domestic students

For domestic students, 0-level English (ELD) upgrading courses are tuition-free.

. The��Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG)��will continue to cover the cost of textbooks and student and registration fees for eligible students.

International students

International tuition fees��for ESL (ELD) courses vary from level to level. International students in ESL courses who are also registered in academic courses (including upgrading courses) will be required to pay additional fees.��