On February 6th, 2020, the York University English Language Institute (YUELI) held its 2nd annual spelling bee. The audience was packed with students and instructors who came out to watch and support the 17 students participating in the friendly competition. As the spelling bee started, contestants nailed words like ‘participation’, ‘survey’, and ‘individual’ with […]
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York University English Language Institute (YUELI) shortlisted for “The PIEoneer Awards: 2019 Language Educator of the Year”
The PIEoneer Awards celebrate innovation and achievement across the international education industry. This year, the York University English Language Institute (YUELI) is the only Canadian institution nominated in the “Language Educator of the Year” category. YUELI is competing with organizations from Australia, Singapore, Vietnam and the UK for this year’s award. Isaac Garcia-Sitton, Director, International […]
High-profile international delegations flock to York over summer months
The York University English Language Institute (YUELI) continued to establish itself as a global leader in academic and professional English training this summer, attracting a volume of visits from key international delegations that has been higher than ever. Eight groups of key decision makers from higher education institutions in Hong Kong and Japan were welcomed […]
Unique York U/Toronto District Schoolboard collaboration offers world-class experiential learning to Saudi educators
On July 5th 2017, the first cohort of 59 Saudi principals, counselors and teachers graduated successfully from the new ‘Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion’ program, created through an innovative partnership between the York University English Language Institute (YUELI) and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). This group of graduates is likely to be […]
Passings: Adele Minoli, York’s longest-serving employee
Mrs. Adele Minoli, Program Coordinator at the York University English Language Institute (YUELI) until her retirement in early 2012, passed away on July 18, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Adele began her career at Glendon College in 1965. Following her early years at Glendon and a number of key roles over the […]
Outstanding International Secondary Students Receive Prestigious Scholarship to York University
Two international students at the J. Addison School in Markham, ON have been awarded $5,000 scholarships as a result of a fruitful partnership with the York University English Language Institute (YUELI). Emosa Xu ( Xu Yuxin) and Jenny Zou (Xue Ying) were recognized and awarded at a ceremony at the school on May 18, […]
English Language Institute welcomes Saudi Arabian teachers
The York University English Language Institute has welcomed 59 teachers, counselors and principals from Saudi Arabia to campus for an immersive teacher professional learning program developed by the English Language Institute. “On a per capita basis, more Saudi students study in Canada than anywhere else in the world. This is a statistic of which we […]
Latinos Magazine: Isaac Garcia-Sitton – Supporting international students in Canadian academic success
Isaac Garcia-Sitton was born in Barcelona, raised in Panama and moved to Canada in 2007 during his tenure as the Consul General of Panama in Montreal. As Director, International Education and English Language Institute for the York University School of Continuing Studies, Isaac leads recruitment efforts, develops partnerships, and provides the overall business development and […]
English Language Institute alumni returns to inspire current students
Yiheng Chen graduated from the English Language Institute’s Graduate Study Preparation Program (Formerly YP3) in April 2013. After successfully completing his master’s degree, Yiheng started his own business – a business that has grown exponentially since. On June 14, 2016, Yiheng came back to the English Language Institute to speak to students in exactly the […]
English Language Institute partners with the Education University of Hong Kong and the Toronto District School Board in unique teacher training program
The York University English Language Institute is running a unique English language immersion program with the Education University of Hong Kong (formerly the Hong Kong Institute of Education) for students in the Bachelor of Education (English Language Stream). The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a prestigious organisation which was recently ranked 3rd in […]