Welcome to the HEU English Language Training Registration
Registrations will be accepted between
Fri, July 31 at 6:00am Pacific time and Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific
You must follow 3 steps to register for the class:
- You must take two placement tests: a listening test and a reading test.
- You will receive the results of your tests in an email within 36 hours. The email will tell you if you are eligible. If eligible, you will receive a code to register for the Intermediate class or the Advanced class.
- Register for the appropriate class (Intermediate or Advanced) using the code sent to you. You can choose the day class or evening class, or the online or hybrid(in-person and online) whichever best suits your schedule.
Please note: space in the class is limited to 26 students. Filling out the registration form does NOT automatically guarantee you a space in the class. Classes are filled by "first come, first served".
If you registered for the course, you will be notified by August 27, 2026 confirming your enrollment.
Click Here to take your placement test: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZCADypKRUD
Advanced Class HYBRID (online + in-person with FREE childcare)
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT – Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 6:00 PM PDTAdvanced Class ONLINE Day
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT – Fri, Dec 18, 2026, 6:00 PM PDTIntermediate Class ONLINE Day
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT – Fri, Dec 18, 2026, 6:00 PM PDTThe HEU language training course is ideal for any HEU member who does not speak English as their first language and who wants to:
- Improve their English skills at their workplace;
- Get English proficiency to qualify for health care training programs; and
- Gain confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English
There are two types of classes:
1) Online:
- You will complete independent study activities on your own schedule on a Moodle site.
- There will be weekly group workshops and one-to-one meetings with your teacher on Zoom.
2) Hybrid: Online and In-person
- You will complete independent study activities on your own schedule on a Moodle site.
- There will be weekly classes in-person Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 at MOSAIC Vancouver Language Centre, Suite 304, 2730 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- There is childcare available for children 6 months to 12 years
About the Course
The course runs for four months.
- You will study topics to help you communicate and feel more confident in your workplace.
- There are 4 modules covering topics such as: workplace culture, communication with co-workers and clients, workplace safety, advocating for yourself, emails, and more!
- There will be assessments throughout the course to help you see your progress.
At the end of the course there will be the opportunity to take a Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT), International English Language Test (IELTS), Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP), or Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) These tests are needed to apply for many training programs.
Course Participation
Participants will be expected to:
- Complete 5 hours per week of online independent study, which is 5-10 online activities.
- Attend 1 workshop per week, in-person or on Zoom. You can attend any Zoom time that works for their schedule. It does not have to be the same time every week.
- Attend one-to-one meetings on Zoom with the instructor, as needed.
- Complete assessments, to track language progression
Please note that the course will be online. Participants should be comfortable navigating websites. The course works best with a laptop or tablet. Loaner devices are available, if needed.