Welcome to the York University English Language Institute, one of the largest language schools in Can
The York University English Language Institute opened in 1985. Today, it is one of the largest language schools in Canada and a world-renowned, award-winning institute. Our students come from around the world to learn English, achieve their academic goals and experience life in Canada.
09/14/2023
Last week, we celebrated the arrival of the EduHK (The Education University of Hong Kong) students with an orientation session.
The students are part of our customized teacher training program and will be with the school for 15 weeks.
We wish them the best of luck on their educational journey!
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06/21/2023
Thank you to everyone who attended the Wellness Fair! Your support and participation made this event a huge success.
Congratulations to our two lucky door prize winners!
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06/05/2023
Join us at the Wellness Fair happening on June 7th from 12-2 pm in room 110!
Open to both Professional Program and English Language Institute students, this event brings together various support services, including:
✔️ Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education
✔️ Student Counselling, Health and Well-being
✔️ Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion
✔️ Centre for Indigenous Student Services
✔️ Athletics and Recreation
✔️ Student Accessibility Services
✔️ Community Safety
✔️ GuardME
Discover resources, forge new connections and participate for a chance to win two door prizes!
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05/30/2023
Dennis N. York, associate director of digital and experiential education at the York University School of Continuing Studies, was the recent recipient of the We Rise Together Award in Innovation from the Duolingo English Test for the School’s animated instructional video series, “Not So Far From Home: Canadian Culture Series”.
Duolingo’s We Rise Together Awards recognize the work of individuals and organizations that help reduce barriers to learning and improve student access to education.
Congratulations to Dennis and everyone who worked on this award-winning series!
Watch the video series here: https://bit.ly/3WEER0g
Read the full press-release here: https://bit.ly/3ozBifj
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05/08/2023
Last week, our students from KGU (Kobe Gakuin University) had an unforgettable time at the School of Continuing Studies building launch!
They had the chance to meet and chat with amazing people, including Anishinaabe Cultural Consultant, Kim Wheatley, who delivered a beautiful Blessing of the Land, and Canadian athlete Perdita Felicien, who inspired everyone with her motivational message.
What a fantastic opportunity for our students to practice their English and connect with remarkable individuals!
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04/04/2023
Francesca Boschetti, PhD, Manager, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), has been awarded the Globally Networked Learning (GNL) Award 2022-23 from York International for the second year in a row.
The funding received through the award will go towards enhancing the Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) collaboration with Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic.
Congratulations, Francesca, on this achievement!
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03/31/2023
On March 20, 2023, the Graduate Studies Preparation Program students successfully completed a 6-week training on Effective Intercultural Communication.
This remarkable achievement is worth celebrating!
Throughout the program, the students gained a deep understanding of intercultural communication and engaged in various group and self-reflective activities. The program was made possible by the valuable partnership with York International.
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03/20/2023
At the end of last session, the Academic Program Level 5 class had a wonderful surprise guest!
Baiyue (Will) Wen flew from Los Angeles to Toronto to attend his final class. He had been taking the AP 5 class online for the past 8 weeks from his current home in Los Angeles. However, Baiyue wished to show his respect for his teacher, classmates and the learning process by attending his final speaking presentation in person.
Thank you, Baiyue, for flying to Toronto to see us. We hope to see you again here in Toronto soon!
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03/03/2023
Early this week, during our Spring Break Immersion Program, students gave presentations on iconic Canadian foods as part of the Canadian Culture Series workshops.
They explained the history, origin, and ingredients of these beloved dishes to their classmates and, best of all, got to taste the delicious delights of butter tarts and nanaimo bars – Canadian classics!
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02/24/2023
This week marked the beginning of our Spring Break Immersion Program at the English Language Institute, and we are delighted to welcome 54 students from various schools in Japan.
Over the next three weeks, our students will immerse themselves in an intensive English language learning experience.
Our team, including Program Manager David Hazell, Associate Director James Papple, Program Assistant Wanheng Zhou (Hana), and conversational leaders, hosted an orientation to welcome our new cohort.
We look forward to sharing the progress and experiences of our students throughout this program.
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02/16/2023
This Winter marks a full year of collaborations between our Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) and Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic.
We have once again offered a Globally Networked Learning (GNL) project for our students. Through a virtual exchange, our students had a wonderful time interacting and networking with peers in the Dominican Republic while enhancing their English skills!
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12/06/2022
Join us in congratulating David Hazell, Manager, English for Academic Purposes at the School, on earning the TESL Ontario Sparks of Excellence Award!
The TESL Ontario Sparks of Excellence Award recognizes the excellence and commitment of TESL Ontario members who provide outstanding educational experiences to their students that goes above and beyond the day-to-day duties of their job.
Learn more about David and his accomplishment here: https://www.teslontario.org/sparks-of-excellence-award
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