Student Engagement Centre
The ELS Student Engagement Centre (SEC) is a unique place for students to make friends, take part in extra language activities and engage with the community in Edmonton.
The centre and its workshops, activities, and engagement experiences are included in your tuition fee.
Academic support
Students can receive one-on-one academic advising and support from EAP instructors.
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– login with your UAlberta CCID
- Grammar Workshops
- SEC Student Advising
- Listening Labs
- Writing Workshops
Social activities
Improve your language skills by using English to take part in fun, authentic language learning experiences.
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– login with your UAlberta CCID
- Conversation Club
- Guest Speakers
- Social Activity Club
Weekly activity schedule notifications:
Community engagement
Build your confidence through engagement with the community in Edmonton.
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– login with your UAlberta CCID
Past engagements examples:
- Edmonton Food Bank
- Student Engagement Centre (SEC) Assistant
- Hope Mission
- USchool
- ITU World Triathlon Edmonton
Fostering supported and independent forms of active learning
Advising students on coursework and through one-on-one tutoring
Supporting curricular and non-curricular activities
Developing English language skills in academic, fun, and practical contexts
Accommodating students unique educational and social needs
Creating an open, safe, inclusive learning space free of discrimination
Engaging in academic, cultural, and social activities in support of curriculum goals
Encouraging a sense of belonging and school spirit within the student body
Generating knowledge of practical steps to academic and professional success