English Language Program

We welcome students 17 and older (mature students are welcome) from all over the world to our English Language Program where you work on improving your:

• Listening
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Writing
• Speaking
• Reading

No study permit is required if you are attending for 6-months or less. Flexible start dates are available if you are joining in the first half of a semester and only enrolling short-term. You must attend a minimum of six weeks.

• Our small class sizes mean you get the personalized attention you need to succeed.
• Immerse yourself in Canadian culture while improving your English speaking, reading and comprehension.
• Improved English skills can lead to improved employment opportunities or to further education.

Program List:

Level I

• ELP 50 – Intermediate Academic Reading/Writing/Grammar
• ELP 55 – Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking

Level II

• ELP 60 – High Intermediate Academic Reading/Writing/Grammar
• ELP 65 – High Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking

Level III

• ELP 70 – Advanced Academic Reading/Writing/Grammar
• ELP 75 – Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking

Level IV

• ELP 98 – Academic Skills for College Preparation (3 credits, 90 hours)
• ELP 95 – Interactive Communication for College Prep (3 credits, 60 hours)

Certificate:

• Students who complete both ELP 70 and ELP 75 with a minimum grade of B will receive an English Language Certificate.

ELP Bridging Courses:

• ELP 98 is an intensive college preparation bridge course. Students in ELP 98 can take other academic courses at the same time. Students who arrive at the College of the Rockies with an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a band of 5.5 in Reading and Writing must take ELP 98.
• ELP 95 is a companion co-requisite course to ELP 98 for students who successfully complete ELP 70 and 75 (or who place into ELP 98/95 through the Test of English Language Proficiency in-house placement test).

Note:

If you wish to use ELP 98 as a prerequisite for more advanced English courses, you must achieve the following in ELP 98:

• For COMC 100: minimum grade of 75%
• For ENGL 100: minimum grade of 85%

View official program outline.

Placement Test:

Students whose first language is not English wishing to study at the College of the Rockies are required to take the Test of English Language Proficiency (TELP). The TELP is scheduled at three different times during the year: late August, early January and late April. The TELP takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete and measures competency in listening, grammar, reading, vocabulary, academic writing skills and speaking. Based on their score, students are placed into the level that best helps them to develop English language skills. Students with an IELTS score with two or more bands of 5.5 or less must take the TELP.

Tuition and Fees:

Tuition varies depending upon the courses chosen. The tuition and fees listed below are for one term (2 courses) for ELP 40/50/60 or 70 levels. For assistance with tuition please contact Enrolment Services.

College Preparation/Bridging:

Tuition and Fees for International Students:

The tuition and fees listed below are for one term (2 courses) for ELP 40/50/60 or 70 levels. For assistance with tuition please contact Enrolment Services.

_{*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}