KPU ELS

04/23/2026

You trained hard to become a nurse. Let’s help you practice in Canada.
Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) looking to build your English skills before working in BC? 🩺

KPU’s PCIEN course (Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses) is designed exactly for you, and it’s completely tuition-free!

Here’s what makes PCIEN different:
✅ Practice with standardized patients (trained actors) in real clinical scenarios
✅ Team-taught by English Language Studies + Health faculty
✅ 13 weeks, twice a week at KPU’s Richmond campus ✅ Built specifically for pre-licensure IENs
📅 Want to learn more? Join our free Info Session on Zoom
Wednesday, April 29
7:00 pm.

Bring your questions & we’ll answer every one. 👇 🔗 Register using the link in our bio.
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04/09/2026

📌 Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN)? Do you want to learn more about our FREE communication course for IENs?

✔️Join us for an Info Session about PCIEN!

🎯PCIEN = Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses

KPU English Language Studies is proud to offer another section of our tuition-free course called ELST 1010 Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses (PCIEN)!

📍SUMMER 2026 — PCIEN will run on KPU’s Richmond campus!

The next Info Session will take place using Zoom on:

🗓️ Saturday, April 11th
10 - 11 AM

📌What is PCIEN?
PCIEN is a unique course that is team-taught by an ELS faculty member and an instructor from the Faculty of Health. It has been specially designed for pre-licensure IENs looking to improve their communication skills before working as a nurse in BC.

During this 13-week course, you will have a chance to practice your professional communication skills with standardized patients (actors) who are trained to help with your communication goals.

🫶If you are an internationally educated nurse who wants to practice in Canada, this course is for you! It is tuition-free, and it will run on KPU’s Richmond campus two times a week.

🔗 Visit the links in our bio for more information & to register for the Info Session!

03/06/2026

📌 Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN)? Do you want to learn more about our FREE communication course for IENs?

✔️Join us for an Info Session about PCIEN!

🎯PCIEN = Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses

KPU English Language Studies is proud to offer another section of our tuition-free course called ELST 1010 Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses (PCIEN)!

📍SUMMER 2026 — PCIEN will run on KPU’s Richmond campus!

The next Info Session will take place using Zoom on:

🗓️Wednesday, March 11
11 AM - 12 noon

📌What is PCIEN?
PCIEN is a unique course that is team-taught by an ELS faculty member and an instructor from the Faculty of Health. It has been specially designed for pre-licensure IENs looking to improve their communication skills before working as a nurse in BC.

During this 13-week course, you will have a chance to practice your professional communication skills with standardized patients (actors) who are trained to help with your communication goals.

🫶If you are an internationally educated nurse who wants to practice in Canada, this course is for you! It is tuition-free, and it will run on KPU’s Richmond campus two times a week.

🔗 Visit the links in our bio for more information & to register for the Info Session!

02/12/2026

📍Your English journey starts here—are you ready?

✔️KPU’s English Language Studies department offers courses in academic listening/speaking, and reading/writing.

💡Learn more about KPU’s English Language Studies (ELS) program, and how we can help you prepare for university studies!

✔️Join the online Information Session on Friday, February 20th @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

In this online meeting, one of our instructors will be there to share information about courses you can take to improve your academic English skills.

The hosts will also share tips and tricks about applying to ELS.

For example, did you know that domestic students can upgrade their English skills for free?

Follow the link in our bio to register. Or, visit .

Once you are on the KPU Information Sessions page, click on the +Faculty of Academic & Career Preparation link. You will be able to “Register” for the Info Session there. The Zoom link will be emailed to you.

✨Please share with friends and family who want to upgrade their English language skills in reading, writing, listening or speaking ✨

‼️ Application deadline:

✔️KPU is still accepting applications for the Summer 2026 term (starting in May).

✔️For new students, the deadline to apply for Summer 2026 is March 1st, 2026. Be sure to submit your application soon if you’d like to begin taking classes in May!


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11/19/2025

On Wednesday, we are hosting the 2025 WorkBC Centre Richmond Job Fair at Brighouse library. Make connections, introduce yourself to potential employers, and change your career trajectory.

There's still time to RSVP and book a one hour time slot; visit the link in bio.

11/14/2025

Enhance your skills with ELS electives in Spring 2026!

Registration is now open. Sign up for one of our ELS electives today.

Choose from ELST0261 Advanced Pronunciation, or ELST 0262 Grammar 2.

Space is limited! Register today! See the link in our bio to book an appointment with the ACP advisor.

11/11/2025

10/20/2025

Happy Diwali everyone! We are thrilled to be hosting another Diwali celebration tomorrow from 12-2:30 in the Cedar Conference Centre at the Surrey campus. Enjoy music, performances, activities and more!

Register now at kpu.ca/events/kpu-int-diwali-celebration

10/15/2025

🩺 Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN)? Do you want to learn more about our FREE communication course for IENs?

✔️Join us for an Info Session about PCIEN!

🎯PCIEN = Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses

KPU English Language Studies is proud to offer another section of our popular course called ELST 1010 Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses (PCIEN)!

PCIEN is offered at KPU thanks to special funding from the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

📍SPRING 2026 — PCIEN will run on KPU’s Surrey campus!

The next Info Sessions will take place using Zoom on:

🗓️Saturday, October 18th
11 AM - 12 noon

🗓️Thursday, November 20th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

🗓️Tuesday, December 9th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

🔗 Visit the links in our bio for more information & to register for one of the Info Sessions!

❓What is PCIEN?
PCIEN is a unique course that is team-taught by an ELS faculty member and an instructor from the Faculty of Health. It has been specially designed for pre-licensure IENs looking to improve their communication skills before working as a nurse in BC.

During this 13-week course, you will have a chance to practice your professional communication skills with standardized patients (actors) who are trained to help with your communication goals.

🫶If you are an internationally educated nurse who wants to practice in Canada, this course is for you! It is tuition-free and will run on KPU’s Surrey campus twice a week.

🔗Visit the link in our bio for more information!

10/09/2025

Are you interested in improving your English?

KPU’s English Language Studies (ELS) can help!

Attend an online Info Session to learn about our courses and how to apply.

Join the next Info Session on :
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14th
⏰ 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM
📍 You will receive the Zoom link after you register

✨Click the link in our bio register!

‼️Important note – – KPU’s application deadline is November 1st, 2025 for students who want to start studying in Spring 2026. (January to May)

10/03/2025

🎉 We are pleased to announce that English Language Studies (ELS) at KPU is now accepting CLBPT scores!

‼️To start taking KPU ELS classes, you can prove your English proficiency using scores from IELTS, DET (Duolingo), CAEL, TOEFL iBT, PTE (Pearson Test of English)… and now CLBT (Canada Language Benchmarks Placement Testing)!

Apply to ELS today to:

✔️Enhance English communication skills for university success

✔️Improve career-related writing and speaking skills

✔️Learn and practice English skills that can enrich your everyday life

Application deadline:

✔️KPU is still accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester (starting in January).

✔️The deadline to apply for Spring 2026 is November 1st, 2025, so be sure to submit your application before then if you’d like to begin taking classes in January.

❓If you have questions about specific programs or admission requirements, you can contact KPU’s Future Students Office (FSO) here:

📧Email: [email protected]
☎️ Call us at: 604-599-3030
👨🏽‍💻Website: kpu.ca/future-students

🔗You can find the link for the Future Students Office in our bio!