About English as a Second Language (ESL)
Winner of The Canada Language Council's Lyn Howes Award
2007
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Presented to Capilano University - Vancouver Intensive ESL Program
for commitment and innovation in the delivery of programs and services
Click here to see ESL faculty with the award in April 2008
Click here to see a map of the places that faculty have worked in, lived, and travelled.
Capilano University is a member of Languages Canada ( www.languagescanada.ca/ )
Capilano University Welcomes You
Capilano University welcomes you to study English as a Second Language (ESL) at our beautiful campus in a safe, family-oriented community only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Our campus is easily accessible by bus.
ESL Programs
Capilano University offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at six different levels, serving students from more than a dozen countries around the world. Capilano University provides a complete range of facilities and services — library, computer learning centre, bookstore, cafeteria, health services, sports facilities, International Student Centre, and more.
Teaching Excellence
Capilano University has a reputation for teaching excellence and a commitment to student success. Our instructors are experienced ESL teachers with graduate degrees and specialized training. The ESL department of Capilano University is accredited by Languages Canada (formerly The Canada Language Council).
In 2007, the ESL department was awarded the very prestigious Lyn Howes Award.
Bridge to Future Studies
After studying to improve their English skills, many ESL students at Capilano University choose to continue their studies in a wide range of university transfer courses or career and vocational programs. Students who complete the full ESL Program with a B+ grade in ESLF080 will satisfy the Capilano University English Language requirement for academic studies.
Vancouver
Vancouver is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities. Its natural parks, ocean beaches, forests and mountains offer many opportunities for free-time recreation throughout the year. Vancouver's climate is mild year-round, though it's only a local bus ride away from winter skiing or snowboarding on top of the North Shore mountains. Canada's third largest city, Vancouver is a multicultural centre with a wide variety of restaurants, shopping areas, museums, art galleries, theatres, sports venues and other sights of interest.
