English Language Proficiency: Diploma

Description

The English Language Studies Department offers academic English classes for students of English as an additional language. Students may begin their English Language Studies at the beginner level with English Language Preparatory Courses and progress through the course levels to attain their English Language Proficiency Diploma. 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.

Admission Requirements

The following admission requirements apply to this program:

KPU ELST assessment into ELST 0041 or higher and ELST assessment into ELST 0043 or higher; or
ELSQ 0031 with B- or higher and ELSQ 0033 with a B- or higher; or
TOEFL iBT 32 (with writing and speaking 12; listening and reading 6); or
IELTS 4.5 (with no sub-score less than 4)

Placement tests provide students with the prerequisite scores for correct placement in the program. Applicants must provide test results prior to admission, so KPU can confirm eligibility to take courses at KPU. Applicants must have the necessary prerequisites to enrol in courses. Applicants without TOEFL or IELTS results may take the KPU ELST Assessment.

Curricular Requirements

Students starting the ELST program in courses above the Foundation level should contact the Academic Advisor for the Faculty of Academic & Career Advancement for further information regarding courses currently being offered, and 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 the above 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 1	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

Note: *See list of university courses recommended for this level at kpu.ca/pathway.

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

Notes: †A minimum grade of B is required in each of ELST 0381 and 0383 to meet KPU's English Proficiency Requirements for Admission. *See list of recommended university courses at kpu.ca/pathway.