English Language Studies (ELST)
This is a list of the English Language Studies (ELST) courses available at KPU.
Some students taking KPU ELST courses may be eligible to receive their ESL instruction tuition-free! A joint initiative between the Canadian federal government, the ministries of Advanced Education (AVED) and Jobs, Tourism and Innovation (JTI) are making funding available to cover the costs of ESL tuition for some ESL students at KPU. For more information, see Tuition-free ESL at KPU.
- Students who are ineligible for tuition-free ESL or do not provide proof of eligibility will be assessed tuition fees at the international rate.
- Proof of eligibility should be provided before the fee-payment deadline; proof of eligibility will only be applied to the current term if it is received before the second week of classes.
- Permanent residents, protected persons, and live-in caregivers are required to confirm their eligibility each semester.
- This requirements and restrictions of the initiative may be revised through the year.
Note: These courses are not at the post-secondary level and therefore are not eligible for Education Tax Credit or Tuition Tax Credit (T2202A).
ELST 0020 CR-12 (Formerly ENLT 0020 )
Pre-foundations Intensive General English Level 2
Students in this full-time course will learn and practice all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The primary focus of this course is on upper beginner functional English for everyday communication.
Prerequisites: Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 1 and Accuplacer between 35 and 67
ELST 0021 CR-6
Introductory Reading and Writing
Students will learn and practise introductory reading and writing. They will focus primarily on upper beginner functional English for university studies.
Prerequisites: Accuplacer 25-64 and Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 1
Not Transferable
ELST 0023 CR-6
Introductory Listening and Speaking
Students will learn and practise listening and speaking in English. They will develop essential English listening and conversation skills at the upper beginner level on topics related to university studies.
Prerequisites: KIST 15 and Accuplacer 25-64
Not Transferable
ELST 0031 CR-6
Pre-Foundation Reading and Writing
Students will develop reading and writing skills to a lower intermediate level of competence. They will improve their reading strategies, grammar control, spelling accuracy, and critical thinking skills by participating in learning tasks related to university studies.
Prerequisites: ELST 0021 or (Accuplacer 65-79 and Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 2)
Not Transferable
ELST 0033 CR-6
Pre-Foundation Listening and Speaking
Students will develop listening and speaking skills to a lower intermediate level of competence. They will practise using listening strategies and new vocabulary in English conversation by participating in a variety of communicative learning tasks related to university studies.
Prerequisites: ELST 0023 or (KIST 20 and Accuplacer 65-79)
Not Transferable
ELST 0041 CR-6
Foundations Level - Reading and Writing
Students at the intermediate level will learn and practice reading, writing and study skills in preparation for further studies in English for general communication or academic purposes.
Prerequisites: ELST 0031 with B- or [(Accuplacer 78 or TOEFL iBT 32 or cb-TOEFL 97 or TOEFL 400) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 3 or TOEFL iBT writing sub-score 12 or TWE 2)] or IELTS 4.5 with no sub-score less than 4.0
ELST 0043 CR-6
Foundation Level - Listening and Speaking
Students at the intermediate level will learn and practice listening and speaking skills in preparation for further studies in English.
Prerequisites: ELST 0033 with B- or [KIST 25 and (Accuplacer 68 or Cb-TOEFL 97 or TOEFL 400)] or TOEFL iBT 32 with listening sub-score 6 and speaking sub-score 6 or IELTS 4.5 with 4.5 in listening/speaking and no sub-score less than 4.0 in any other skills
ELST 0061 CR-3
Intermediate Pronunciation
Students at the intermediate and upper-intermediate levels will work on improving the overall clarity of their speech. They will practice identifying, producing, and predicting English sounds patterns accurately.
Prerequisites: ELST 0033 with B- or Accuplacer 78 or TOEFL iBT 32 or Cb-TOEFL 97 or TOEFL 400 or IELTS 4.5 with no sub-score less than 4.0
ELST 0063 CR-3
Intercultural Awareness and Communication
Students will develop an awareness of Canadian culture and the English language while living in a homestay placement. They will learn and practice effective communication skills to enhance intercultural awareness within the homestay environment.
Note: Students must be placed in an approved Kwantlen English-speaking homestay for the duration of the course.
Prerequisites: ELST 0031 with B- or (Accuplacer 78 and KIST 25) or TOEFL iBT 32 or cb-TOEFL 97 or TOEFL 400 or IELTS 4.5 with no sub-score less than 4.0
ELST 0064 CR-3
An Introduction to Canada
Students at the upper-intermediate level will practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by using fiction and non-fiction material about Canada.
Prerequisites: ELST 0031 with B- or [(Accuplacer 78 or TOEFL iBT 32 or cb-TOEFL 97 or TOEFL 400) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 3 or TWE 2)] or IELTS 4.5 with no sub-score less than 4.
ELST 0137 CR-3
Canadian Language and Culture
Students at the intermediate level will learn about topics such as Canadian culture (i.e., holidays, special events, and social etiquette), communication skills for daily living (e.g., common expressions), and contemporary issues (e.g., immigration and the environment). They will explore key historical events, famous Canadians, the diversity of Canadian cultures, and citizenry. Students will develop both language and communication skills through discussions and projects.
Note: Students may not earn credits for both ELST 0064 and ELST 0137
Prerequisites: ELST 0031 with B- or [Accuplacer 78 or TOEFL iBT 32 or cb-TOEFL 97 or TOEFL 400] and [(Kwantlen ESL Writing band 3 or TWE 2) and KIST score of 25 ] or IELTS 4.5 with a minimum sub-score of 4.0.
ELST 0160 CR-3
Trades English 1
Students will develop their vocabulary and English communication skills while gaining proficiency with fundamental language related to tools, machines, and technical processes in preparation for entry-level trades training.
Prerequisites: EITHER 1:ELST 0041 with B- or [(Accuplacer 88 or cb- TOEFL 133 or TOEFL 450) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 4 or TWE 3)] AND ELST 0043 with B- or KIST 30 or [TSE 30 and (cb-TOEFL Scaled Listening Score 11 or TOEFL Scaled Listening Score 46] OR 2: TOEFL iBT 45 with no sub-score less than 11
ELST 0162 CR-3
Grammar 1
Students will study the meaning, form and use of grammar at the intermediate level. They will also develop strategies to identify and correct common grammar and usage errors.
Prerequisites: (ELST 0041 with B- and 0043 with B-) or [Accuplacer 88 or TOEFL iBT 45 or cb-TOEFL 450) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 4 or TOEFL iBT writing sub-score 15 or TWE 3)] or IELTS 5.0 with no sub-score less than 4.5
ELST 0167 CR-6
English for Special Purposes
Students at the intermediate level will learn and practice reading and writing skills that use formats and themes appropriate to selected career paths.
Prerequisites: Accuplacer 88 AND Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 4
ELST 0181 CR-6
English for Academic Purposes - Level 1
Students at the upper-intermediate level will learn and practice academic reading, writing, and study skills.
Prerequisites: ELST 0041 with B- or [Accuplacer 88 or TOEFL iBT 45 or cb-TOEFL 133 or TOEFL 450) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 4 or TWE 3)] or TOEFL iBT 45 with no sub-score less than 15 or IELTS 5.0 with no sub-score less than 4.5
ELST 0183 CR-6
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 1
Students at the upper-intermediate level will learn and practice listening and speaking skills in preparation for further studies in English.
Prerequisites: ELST 0043 with B- or (Accuplacer 78 and KIST 30) or [KIST 30 and (TOEFL iBT 45 or cb-TOEFL 97 or TOEFL 400)] or TOEFL iBT 45 with listening sub-score 11 and speaking sub-score 11 or IELTS 5 with 5 in listening/speaking and no sub-score less than 4.5 in any other skills
ELST 0256 CR-3
TOEFL iBT- Test Preparation
Students with TOEFL experience and students without TOEFL experience will learn the skills necessary for the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language- Internet-based Test). They will practice both the independent task portions of the test and the integrated skills portions of the test. Students will also review grammar, vocabulary, and note taking.
Prerequisites: [ELST 0181 with a B- AND (ELST 0183 with a B- or ELST 0173 with a B-)] or TOEFL iBT 61 or [(Accuplacer 98 or cbTOEFL 173) AND (TSE 35 or SPEAK 35 or IELTS Speaking Band 5 or KIST 35)] or English 12 with a C
ELST 0257 CR-3
IELTS - Test Preparation
Students will study materials and test-taking strategies to prepare them for the International English Language Test (IELTS). They will concentrate on the Academic Mode version of the listening, speaking, writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and note-taking skills specific to the exam. Students will take practice IELTS tests and perform filmed practice interviews.
Prerequisites: [ELST 0181 with B- AND (ELST 0183 with B- or ELST 0173 with B-)] or TOEFL iBT 61 or [(Accuplacer 98 or cbTOEFL 173) AND (TSE 35 or SPEAK 35 or IELTS Speaking Band 5 or KIST 35)] or English 12 with C. Note: This course can be taken in conjunction with ELST 0256 TOEFL iBT test preparation (3.0 credits), and ELST 0258 TOEFL iBT (3.0 credits)
ELST 0258 CR-3
TOEFL iBT- Integrated Skills Practice
Students with previous TOEFL experience will focus on the more demanding integrated-skills portions of the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language- Internet-based Test) in order to improve test results. They will learn how to integrate information taken from related listening and reading materials in order to complete writing and speaking tasks. Students will also review selected independent skill areas such as taking notes, recognizing tone, and selecting and using patterns of organization.
Prerequisites: TOEFL iBT 61 or [cbTOEFL 173 AND (ELST 0183 with a B-, or ELST 0173 with a B-, or TSE 35, or SPEAK 35, or IELTS Speaking Band 5, or KIST 35)].
ELST 0260 CR-3
Trades English 2
Students will develop their English communication skills for entry into Appliance Servicing. Automotive-Industrial Trim, Automotive Parts and Light Warehousing. Automotive Service Technician, Millwright/Industrial Mechanic, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician, or Welding.
Prerequisites: EITHER 1: ELST 0160 with B- or ELST 0181 with a B- or [(Accuplacer 98 or cb-TOEFL 173 or TOEFL 500) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 5 or TWE 4)] AND ELST 0183 with a B- or KIST 35 or [TSE 35 and (cb- TOEFL Scaled Listening 16 or TOEFL Scaled Listening 50 or IELTS Listening Band 5)]. OR 2: TOEFL iBT 61 with no sub-score less than 15
ELST 0261 CR-3
Advanced Pronunciation
Students at the lower and upper-advanced level will learn and practice skills needed to improve speech clarity.
Prerequisites: ELST 0183 with a B- or (ELST 0061 with C and ELST 0183 with C) or KIST 35 or TSE 35 or IELTS Speaking Band 5 or SPEAK 35
ELST 0262 CR-3
Grammar II
Students will learn how to identify and correct common grammatical and stylistic errors made by English as a Second Language learners. They will also develop strategies to expand their knowledge of idiomatic usage.
Prerequisites: ELST 0181 with B- or [Accuplacer 98 and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 5 or TWE 4)]or TOEFL iBT 61 with writing sub-score 18 or [cb-TOEFL 173 and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 5 or TWE 4)] or [TOEFL 500 and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 5 or TWE 4)] or ABEE 0060 or (ABER 0065 and ABEW 0064) or ENGP 1060 or PSPE 1060
ELST 0267 CR-3
Writing for Business Concepts - Level 2
Students will develop writing skills to a lower-advanced level of competence in business English. They will write a range of business communications in order to expand their knowledge of business English, idioms, and vocabulary. Students will improve written accuracy in order to produce effective and credible business communications.
Prerequisites: ELST 0181 with B- or [(Accuplacer 98 or TOEFL iBT 61 or cb-TOEFL 173 or TOEFL 500) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 5 or TWE 4)] or TOEFL iBT 61 with writing sub-score 18
ELST 0273 CR-3
Listening and Speaking Skills for Business - Level 2
Students will develop listening and speaking skills to a lower-advanced level of competence in business English in order to succeed in university business courses as well as in business settings.
Prerequisites: ELST 0183 with a B- or (Accuplacer 88 and KIST 35) or TOEFL iBT 61 with listening sub-score 15 and speaking sub-score 15 or [(TSE 35 or SPEAK 35) and (cb-TOEFL Listening Scaled Score 16 or TOEFL Listening Scaled Score 50)] or IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score less than 5.0
ELST 0281 CR-6
English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
Students at the lower-advanced level will learn and practice academic reading, writing, and study skills.
Prerequisites: ELST 0181 with a B- or [(Accuplacer 98 or TOEFL iBT 61 or cb-TOEFL 173 or TOEFL 500) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 5 or TWE 4)] or TOEFL iBT 61 with writing sub-score 18 or IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score less than 5.0
ELST 0283 CR-3
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 2
Students at the lower-advanced level will learn and practice listening and speaking skills in preparation for further studies in English.
Prerequisites: ELST 0183 with a B- or (Accuplacer 88 and KIST 35) or TOEFL iBT 61 with listening sub-score 15 and speaking sub-score 15 or IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in listening/speaking with no sub-score less than 5.0 in any other skills
ELST 0365 CR-3
English Language and Culture
Students will learn about key events and ideas that have influenced English speaking cultures and the English language so they will understand some of the cultural references encountered in their academic studies. They will develop vocabulary and appropriate usage while learning some of the cultural content covered in the British Columbia curriculum for grades eight through twelve. Through lecture, readings in various genres, film and music, students will study topics such as the influence of the Greeks and Romans.
Prerequisites: ELST 0281 with C+ or [Accuplacer 108 and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 6 or TWE 4.5)] or [TOEFL iBT 79 or cb-TOEFL 213 or TOEFL 550) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 6 or TWE 4.5 or TOEFL iBT writing sub-score 17)] or IELTS 6.0
ELST 0367 CR-3
Writing for Business Concepts - Level 3
Students will learn to write clearly and effectively for business communications. Students will write business letters, faxes, reports, and email messages using contemporary language and idioms. Through group discussions and interactive tasks, students will analyze business texts and situations in order to develop skills for future career success.
Prerequisites: ELST 0281 with B- or [Accuplacer 108 and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 6 or TWE 4.5)] or [ib-TOEFL min. 79 and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 6 or TWE 4.5)] or [pb-TOEFL min. 550 and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 6 or TWE 4.5)] or (KIST 40 or Accuplacer 108)
ELST 0381 CR-6
English for Academic Purposes - Level 3
Students at the advanced level will learn and practice academic writing and reading skills.
Prerequisites: ELST 0281 with B- or [(Accuplacer 108 or TOEFL iBT 79 or cb-TOEFL 213 or TOEFL 550) and (Kwantlen ESL Writing Band 6 or TOEFL iBT writing sub-score 21 or TWE 4.5)] or IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score less than 5.5
ELST 0383 CR-3
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 3
Students at the advanced level will practice listening and speaking skills in preparation for further academic studies.
Prerequisites: ELST 0283 with B- or (Accuplacer 98 and KIST 40) or TOEFL iBT 79 with TOEFL iBT listening sub-score 19 and TOEFL iBT speaking sub-score 19 or IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 with 6.0 in listening/speaking and with no sub-score less than 5.5 in any other skills
