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Three female students smiling in Polonsky Commons at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology — English Language Centre

The English Language Centre delivers a high-quality, focused English program for students to be able to enter their program of choice at Ontario Tech University.
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Polonsky Commons in the summer facing the Science, and Business and Information Technology buildings — Become our newest student!

Learn how to apply to the English Language Centre at Ontario Tech University.
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Polonsky Commons in the summer facing the Science, and Business and Information Technology buildings — Our classes are now fully online

You will have the opportunity to interact directly with Ontario Tech University's TESL-certified instructors and other students in a small, virtual classroom community
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Welcome to the English Language Centre!

At Ontario Tech University's English Language Centre (ELC), we welcome students from around the world to improve their English prior to beginning academic studies at our university and our partner institution.

On this site you will find information on:

Apply now for the Summer 2020 session (June 2020 to August 2020)

We understand you may have questions about the English Language Centre. Every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m., our staff will be online to help. If you are interested in attending, please register online in advance.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The ELC acknowledges the land on which it stands is the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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