SFU Continuing Studies is a Canadian leader and innovator in continuing education. Its mandate is to give adult learners lifelong access to courses and programs for professional development, personal enrichment, and intellectual interest.

A key component of SFU Continuing Studies, the English Language and Culture Program (ELC) specializes in English language training. The SFU ELC Program will help you improve your English skills and understand Canadian culture. We offer a new way of learning, with no textbooks, no workbooks, and no vocabulary lists. ELC instructors use only current, real-English materials, such as:

  • Newspaper articles
  • Websites
  • Journals
  • TV clips

ELC provides a student-centered learning environment designed to promote communication, diversity, self-awareness and critical thinking.

student-centered learning

We help you achieve personal, business, and academic goals in a safe and challenging environment - since 1995.