English Language Studies
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA (ACADEMIC ENGLISH)
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: the Foundation level (Intermediate), Level 1 (Upper Intermediate), Level 2 (Lower Advanced), and Level 3 (Advanced). The core curriculum (reading, writing, listening and speaking) is augmented by electives. At Level 2, students may begin limited entry into university studies or career and professional programs. Courses in this diploma program are also open to non-program students. Please see the ELST section for course descriptions.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
All applicants should register at Admissions for the appropriate placement tests: Accuplacer and the ELST Writing Assessment, and the Kwantlen In-house Speaking and Listening Test (KIST). These placement tests provide students with the prerequisite scores for correct placement in the program. Applicants must have the necessary prerequisites to enrol in courses.
Note: Students interested in pursuing English studies via the English Language Studies Diploma option (ELST), must apply separately for this program. Please contact Enrolment & Registrar Services.
CONTENT
The Diploma of Proficiency in English Language Studies consists of four levels: Foundation, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Each level consists of two required courses and some electives. (In this program, a course with 3 credits means 4 class hours per week for 15 weeks; a course with 6 credits means 8 class hours per week for 15 weeks). The course requirements of each level are given below. To receive the Diploma, you have to get a minimum grade of B- in each required course and a minimum grade of C in each elective course.
Foundation Level – 15 Credits
Required courses - 12 credits
- ELST 0041 Foundations Level-Reading and Writing (6 credits)
- ELST 0043 Foundation Level-Listening and Speaking (6 credits)
Electives – 3 credits from the following:
(A Citation may be obtained upon completion of these courses).
Note: Students who place below the Foundation Level in Reading and Writing and/or Listening and Speaking will be recommended for ELST 0031 Pre-Foundations Level-Reading and Writing (6 credits) and/or ELST 0033 Pre-Foundations Level-Listening and Speaking (6 credits).
Level 1 – 15 credits
Required Courses - 12 credits
- ELST 0181 English for Academic Purposes - Level 1 (6 credits)
- ELST 0183 Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 1 (6 credits)
Electives – 3 credits from the following:
- ELST 0061 Intermediate Pronunciation (3 credits)
- ELST 0064 An Introduction to Canada (3 credits)
- ELST 0162 Grammar I (3 credits)
Level 2 – 15 credits
Required Courses - 9 credits
- ELST 0281 English for Academic Purposes - Level 2 (6 credits)
- ELST 0283 Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 2 (3 credits)
Electives – 6 credits from the following:
- 1 university level course (3 credits)
- ELST 0261 Advanced Pronunciation (3 credits)
- ELST 0262 Grammar II (3 credits)
Level 3 - 15 credits
Required Courses – 9 credits
- ELST 0381 English for Academic Purposes - Level 3 (6 credits)
- ELST 0383 Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 3 (3 credits)
Electives – 6 credits from the following:
- Up to 2 university level courses (3 or 6 credits)
- ELST 0261 Advanced Pronunciation (3 credits)
- ELST 0262 Grammar II (3 credits)
GRADUATION
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in English Language Studies.
