English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language
About
Open to both international and domestic students, Intermediate and Advanced ESL prepare non-native English speakers for further academic study. The courses offer instruction and practice in reading, composition and academic study.
Intermediate ESL
For information on Intermediate ESL, please contact our International Education Coordinator or download the ESL program brochure
Advanced ESL
Students completing ESL 050 (Advanced ESL) for credit receive the equivalent of ENGL 050: Essay Writing Skills.
Students wanting full-time study will be able to take Advanced ESL 050 as part of one of the following options:
- Students with a Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) of 7 or higher or who are eligible for Advanced ESL may take Advanced ESL (ESL 050) + 2 other University courses for credit or audit.
- Students with a CLBPT of 6 may take Advanced ESL (ESL 050) + 2 Access Pathways courses OR Advanced ESL (ESL 050) + 1 Access Pathways course + 1 University course for audit.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
- PTEMin 46
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 79
Fee Information
How to Apply
Four simple steps to starting your Yukon University education.
1. Apply online for most programs
- Please refer to the program page for specific application instructions for partnership programs such as Education, Social Work and Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
2. Submit transcripts
Submit your official transcripts (mailed or email directly from your previous school). Applications without official transcripts cannot be processed.
Admissions Office
Yukon University
500 University Drive, PO Box 2799
Whitehorse YT
Y1A 5K4
Canadian applicants, please provide proof of your previous education in one of the following ways:
High school graduates
- Submit an official copy of your transcript
- Note: please be aware of all application deadlines and apply early, even though you may not yet have completed the required courses.
Grade 12 students
- Submit your transcript and a copy of your most recent report card
- Arrange to have your high school send a final transcript when it becomes available
Mature students
(19 years of age or older or 17 years of age and out of school at least one full academic year)
- Submit your high school transcript
- You may also be required to write University Assessments
3. Notice of acceptance
Once we have your application and your official transcripts (or Assessments & testing results), we will make a decision about your acceptance into the program. It can take up to four weeks to process your application once we have all supporting documents, so please ensure that we have these as soon as possible.
Letters of acceptance, along with all future correspondence, will be emailed so please be sure that you have included an up-to-date email address with your application.
4. Registration
After you have received your Letter of Acceptance into the program, you still need to register for your courses. This does not happen automatically. You need to talk to a Program Advisor to choose your courses.
Learn more about completing your enrolment
English as a Second Language
Yukon University
Canada, Whitehorse