English as a Second Language (ESL)
"Before I began studying at Camosun, I was both nervous and excited about learning English. It was a relief to find friendly classmates, knowledgeable teachers and great staff. Not only did I improve my English skills, but I learned about this culture too." —Kayvan S
(Kayvan has now successfully completed the Electrical program at Camosun.)
Come out, meet our staff and learn about the programs at an Information Session
- Improve your English language skills,
- Prepare for a college or university program,
- Improve your English for work.
Our programs help you become more confident listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.
Our instructors are highly qualified and committed to providing a friendly, caring, and fun learning environment. We provide a multi-media computer lab with state-of-the-art language learning programs to support your learning.
Most of our ESL programs are available either full or part-time, day, or evening.
Read about ESL student Wen Ling
We offer:
- Learn to understand, speak, read and write in English
- Begin September, January, or May
- Earn a Certificate in English Language Development – Level 1
- Learn how to apply
- Find out about financial aid and fees
- Improve your reading, speaking and writing skills for college or university transfer programs
- Begin September, January, or May
- Earn a Certificate in English Language Development - Level 2
- Learn how to apply
- Find out about financial aid and fees
- Improve your English for work: ELD 047 Workplace Speaking and Listening
- Are an internationally trained professional? Upgrade your English skills for the workplace or post-secondary studies and gain workplace experience. Earn a Certificate in Academic and Professional English (CAPE)
- Prepare for work as a frontline health care provider in long-term care facilities and other community settings. Earn a Certificate in Health Care Assistant—ESL
- Computer Science Access (ESL)—Study Computer Science while you're learning English as a Second Language.
- Health Studies Access (ESL)—Learn basic North American and multicultural concepts regarding health, self-care, wellness and healing while studying English as a Second Language
- Studio Art Access (ESL)—Study a wide variety of art media, processes, theories and philosophies while studying English as a Second Language
