Highlight your English Communication Skills
Strong communication skills are essential for academic and professional success. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student whose first language is not English, demonstrate your commitment to mastering English communication skills by earning an English for Multilingual Speakers (EMLS) Certificate (for undergraduate and graduate students) or Diploma (available to undergraduate students only).
You can be proud of your efforts to improve your English academic and workplace communication skills. EMLS Certificates can be shown to prospective employers (or other organizations) to show a continuous focus on English language improvement throughout your program.
NOTE: English for Multilingual Speakers (EMLS) credit courses are for registered University of Waterloo students for whom English is an additional language and who want to improve their English language skills. These courses are offered every term.