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 Kwantlen Polytechnic University  Calendar  2011-12  Faculty of Academic & Career Advancement  English Language Proficiency: Diploma

English Language Proficiency: Diploma

Description

 The English Language Studies Department offers academic English classes for students of English as an additional language. This diploma program provides full or part-time intensive English language study for students whose first language is not English and who intend to enrol in university studies or career and professional programs.

There are four levels of study:

  1. Foundation Level (intermediate),
  2. Level 1 (upper intermediate),
  3. Level 2 (lower advanced), and
  4. Level 3 (advanced).

The program consists of the required courses (reading, writing, listening and speaking) plus electives. At Level 2, students may begin enrolling in limited university studies or career and professional courses.

Courses in this diploma program are also open to non-program students. Please see the ELST courses section in the online calendar for descriptions.

Program Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements apply to this program including the university preparatory-level English Proficiency Requirement.  English requirements for each level are noted below:

Foundation Level Admission:

Admission to the Foundation Level of the ELST Diploma can be achieved through one of the following English proficiency requirements:

Level 1 Admission:

Admission to Level 1 of the ELST Diploma can be achieved through one of the following English proficiency requirements:

Level 2 Admission:

Admission to Level 2 of the ELST Diploma can be achieved through one of the following English proficiency requirements:

Level 3 Admission:

Admission to Level 3 of the ELST Diploma can be achieved through one of the following English proficiency requirements:

All applicants must provide test results prior to admission so Kwantlen can confirm you are eligible to take courses at Kwantlen. Placement tests provide students with the prerequisite scores for correct placement in the program. Applicants must have the necessary prerequisites to enrol in courses.

Content

Students starting the ELST program in courses above the Foundation level should contact the Educational Advisor for the Faculty of Academic & Career Advancement for further information regarding program and graduation requirements.

Students are required to complete 60 credits according to the following program requirements:

Foundation Level

All of (minimum B- grade required in each course):
  ELST 0041 Foundations Level-Reading and Writing 6 credits
  ELST 0043 Foundation Level-Listening and Speaking 6 credits
One course from the following (minimum C grade required in each course):
  ELST 0061 Intermediate Pronunciation 3 credits
  ELST 0064 An Introduction to Canada 3 credits

(A Citation may be obtained upon completion of these courses).

Level 1

All of (minimum B- grade required in each course):
  ELST 0181 English for Academic Purposes - Level 1 6 credits
  ELST 0183 Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 1 6 credits
One course from the following (minimum C grade required):
  ELST 0061 Intermediate Pronunciation 3 credits
  ELST 0064 An Introduction to Canada 3 credits
  ELST 0162 Grammar I 3 credits

Level 2

All of (minimum B- grade required in each course):
  ELST 0281 English for Academic Purposes - Level 2 6 credits
  ELST 0283 Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 2 3 credits
Two courses from the following (minimum C grade required in each course):
  One university level course 3 credits
  ELST 0261 Advanced Pronunciation 3 credits
  ELST 0262 Grammar II 3 credits

Level 3

All of (minimum B- grade required in each course):
  ELST 0381 English for Academic Purposes - Level 3 6 credits
  ELST 0383 Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 3 3 credits
Two courses from the following (minimum C grade required in each course):
  Up to 2 university level courses 3 or 6 credits
  ELST 0261 Advanced Pronunciation 3 credits
  ELST 0262 Grammar II 3 credits

Note: A minimum B grade is required in each ELST 0381 and 0383 to use as prerequisites to ENGL 1100.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in English Language Proficiency.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Level, students are eligible to receive a Citation in English Language Proficiency.

Last Updated: Oct 31, 2011

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