Canadian Pathways - EC English

Your Pathway to Success

Choose to study English at EC Toronto or EC Vancouver, and start your journey towards university and your future in Canada!

Our Canadian University Pathway programme provides you with access to a wide range of universities and colleges to choose from across Canada, including some of the country’s most highly ranked institutions.

Studying at a Canadian university is one of the first steps to staying in Canada. Once you graduate, you will be eligible for a work permit for up to three years, which may help you if you're interested in pursuing permanent residency.

Learn English Online for University

EC Virtual for Canadian University Pathway Preparation

Start your journey to Canada from home! Our online university preparation course is for students who dream of studying at university in Canada but do not have the English level they need. Students begin learning online at home with our EC Virtual programme

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Dedicated Team

Our team is committed to helping you get into the university of your choice. You will receive personal guidance and support in choosing a university or college, completing the application process, determining your current level of English, and in helping you reach the required level of English to join your chosen university.

No TOEFL or IELTS

When applying to one of our university partners, you will not have to worry about taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Instead, you will receive a conditional letter of acceptance to your chosen university, and you will be admitted once you reach the university’s required level of English.

Experience University Life

While you study English at your EC school, you will have a chance to attend classes at a university. This is a perfect opportunity for you to see what student life and the classroom experience is like in Canada, helping you beome a better student.

How it works

1) Choose an EC School

Choose your EC school in Vancouver or Toronto, then meet with our University Admissions Service counsellors to start the process of joining a university.

2) Decide on your university

Work with your EC counsellor to choose universities and complete an application. Afterwards, you will receive a conditional acceptance letter which means the university is holding your place.

3) Reach your English goal

In addition to studying English, you can take courses in study skills, note-taking and other aspects of university life to help prepare you for success at a Canadian university.
4) Enter university

When you reach the university’s required English level with EC, you will be admitted to the university without a TOEFL/IELTS exam.

5) Enjoy your new future

Whether university is a stepping stone to immigration or simply to further your education before returning home, your new skills and qualification will open the doors to a new future!

1) Choose an EC School

Choose your EC school in Vancouver or Toronto, then meet with our University Admissions Service counsellors to start the process of joining a university.
2) Decide on your university

Work with your EC counsellor to choose universities and complete an application. Afterwards, you will receive a conditional acceptance letter which means the university is holding your place.
3) Reach your English goal

In addition to studying English, you can take courses in study skills, note-taking and other aspects of university life to help prepare you for success at a Canadian university.
4) Enter university

When you reach the university’s required English level with EC, you will be admitted to the university without a TOEFL/IELTS exam.
5) Enjoy your new future

Whether university is a stepping stone to immigration or simply to further your education before returning home, your new skills and qualification will open the doors to a new future!

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Canadian University Pathways

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