This Could Be The Beginning of Your Next Great Adventure

1. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(TEFL)

2. BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIABEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA
The province of British Columbia is located on Canada’s
west coast. Victoria is the capital city of BC.
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3. WELCOME TO VICTORIAWELCOME TO VICTORIA
• Spectacular ocean, mountain and forest scenery surround Victoria
• It is a beautiful, safe and friendly medium-sized city that has been voted “one of
the 10 most livable cities in the world.”
• Victoria has some of the mildest weather in Canada

4. VICTORIA

5. UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (UVic)UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (UVic)
UVic consistently ranks among the Top 3 universities in Canada
and the Top 1% of universities worldwide!
Student population: 19,000
Faculties & Divisions
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Fine Arts
• Graduates Studies
• Human & Social
Development
• Humanities
• Law
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Continuing Studies

6. UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (UVic)UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (UVic)
Our campus is a friendly and comfortable place to learn, with modern
academic and recreational facilities.
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7. UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (UVic)UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (UVic)
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8. The Division of Continuing StudiesThe Division of Continuing Studies
International Students have been studying
with us for over 40 years!
Students come from countries such as:
Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
China
Chile
France
Iran
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Peru
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
Venezuela
Vietnam
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9. The Continuing Studies BuildingThe Continuing Studies Building
TEFL classes are located in the heart of the university.
Students attend classes throughout UVic’s modern campus.
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10. The Continuing Studies BuildingThe Continuing Studies Building
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11. Professional Specialization
Certificate (PSC) in TEFL
•Sixty hours of classroom instruction. Plus
workshops and seminars (3 weeks)
•Instruction is delivered online when the
international teachers return to their own
countries, schools and classrooms. The
online component of the PSC in TEFL is
delivered over approximately 9 weeks
•Successful completion ensures participants
of a Professional Specialization Certificate in
Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
and alumni status at the University of
Victoria.
Benefits of the PSC in TEFL Program
• Improved fluency in written and spoken
English.
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and
practical skills in teaching, and enhance
their fluency for the purpose of teaching
English.
• The unique opportunity for overseas-based
working teachers.
• Teachers will earn a credential from an
English-speaking university.
Professional Specialization Certificate in TEFLProfessional Specialization Certificate in TEFL
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12. PSC inTEFL Program Calendar
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July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6
Arrive Victoria
International Airport
Bus to University
of Victoria
Check in to Cluster
Housing
Afternoon/Evening – Free
Time
10:00 meet @
Cluster Housing
10:15 – 11:00
Program Orientation
11:00 – 11:30
NetLink ID
11:30 – 12:30
UVic Campus Tour
Afternoon – Free Time
8:30 AMto 12:30
First Day of Classes
1:00 to 2:30
Welcome Luncheon
University Club
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 - 16:00
Drumming Workshop
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 – Tour of
Government House
www.ltgov.bc.ca
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 to 15:30
Introduction to Library
Resources
Butchart Gardens
18:30-21:30
Tour Gardens
21:30 to 22:00 Fireworks
Display
August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13
Free Weekend
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 to 16:00
Using Tasks in Second
Language Classrooms
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 to 16:00
Drama Workshop *
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 to 16:00
Music Workshop *
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 to 15:30
Online Orientation #1
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
15:00 to 15:45
Tour of BC Legislature
Free Weekend
August 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 August 19 August 20
Free Weekend
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
2:00 – 4:00
Professional
Development Workshop
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
2:00 – 4:00
Professional
Development
Workshop
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 to 16:00
Brain-Based Learning
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
14:00 to 16:00
Online Orientation #2
08:30 to 12:30
TEFL Instruction
18:00 to 20:00
Farewell Dinner &
Certificate
Presentations
Back to Japan
Have a safe journey
home!
Please visit us again!!

13. Programs can be developed in consultation with sponsoring institutions to meet the needs
of their students or professionals.
In the past, customized programs have been developed for:
-Early Childhood Educators
-Elementary School Teachers
-Middle School Teachers
-High School Teachers
-School Principals
-Adult and Post-Secondary Instructors
Program Options
• 1-12 weeks in duration
• 15-30 hours per week of classes and workshops
• Blended programs with English improvement classes and teacher-training classes
• English as a Medium of Instruction classes / workshops
• Local School Visits / Classroom Observations
• Optional Socio-Cultural Activities (City Tours, Whale Watching, Kayaking, etc)
• Optional online content delivery
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Customized TEFL and Professional Development ProgramsCustomized TEFL and Professional Development Programs

14. Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Off-Shore ProgramsOff-Shore Programs
Programs can also be
developed in
consultation with partner
institutes to run off-
shore, with UVic
instructors traveling
abroad to deliver teacher
training programming for
groups of students or
teachers.

15. Teaching English as a Foreign Language
English as a Medium of InstructionEnglish as a Medium of Instruction
(EMI)(EMI)COMING IN 2017….
This practical course will provide high quality skills training for educators
who are required to teach subject content in their home countries in English to
students whose first language is not English.
Participants will learn on-site at the University of Victoria from experts in the fields
of education, applied linguistics, CLIL, ESL and TEFL.
Currently, there are only two other universities in the world offering this
course

16. Teaching English as a Foreign Language
OurOur InstructorsInstructors
All of our Teaching English
as a Foreign Language
programs are taught by
professionals who possess
extensive subject matter
expertise and have
international
experience in language
education, curriculum
design, assessment and
research

17. Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Socio-Cultural ActivitiesSocio-Cultural Activities
-The World Famous Butchart Gardens
-BC Royal Museum
-Whale Watching
-BC Legislature Tour
-Kayaking
-Trips to Vancouver or Seattle

18. Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Socio-Cultural ActivitiesSocio-Cultural Activities

19. HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATIONHOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION
Homestay Program: National Award Winner!
 A private, furnished room in a home near UVic
 All meals and snacks
 Airport transportation
 $850 / month
 maximum 45-minute commute to campus
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20. DORMITORY ACCOMMODATIONDORMITORY ACCOMMODATION
Live on UVic’s campus with your new friends!
 A single, furnished, non-smoking room
 Full cafeteria meal plan
 Evening and weekend activities
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21. CLUSTER HOUSESCLUSTER HOUSES
Live on UVic’s campus with your new friends!
 Four Bedroom Apartments
 A Kitchen, Two Bathrooms, and a Living Room
 Just a short walk to Classes, Restaurants, the Library, & the Gymnasium
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22. SEE YOU SOON - AT UVIC!SEE YOU SOON - AT UVIC!
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