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UNIVERSITY
OF CALGARY
INTENSIVE ESL AND
BRIDGING PROGRAMS
English Language Program
Experience our English
Language Program (ELP)
Learn English in a modern setting from highly-qualified instructors who
specialize in teaching English as an additional language. Our programs
are for students at all skills levels, from beginner to advanced, and are
designed to help you reach your English language learning goals.
CANADA
BANFF
CALGARY
VANCOUVER
SEATTLE
UNITED STATES TORONTO
NEW YORK
WINTER SPRING
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Semester/ACC
Language and Culture
Intensive
IELTS
EXCELLENCE VALUE
ELP students can expect: Tuition includes the following for all courses:
Face-to-face Online Various course Textbooks Access to Evaluation and
classes classes lengths and handouts campus library Certificate of
Participation
Tuition includes the following for face-to-face courses:
High quality World-class Motivated students
instruction university facilities from all over
the world Emergency health Public train Use of recreational
insurance** and bus pass* facilities
Small class sizes Accurate level Experienced and
(average of placement through friendly student WiFi access Access to Social
16 students) proficiency testing service team on campus campus computers events
* For all courses of 8 weeks or longer coverage starts from May 1 for Spring terms.
**International students only
ELP PROGRAMS AND COURSES
GENERAL ESL ACADEMIC ENGLISH
13
PAGE
Intensive
Program
9
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Semester
Program
11
PAGE
Academic
Communication
4/5 weeks 13 weeks Certificate
13 weeks
15
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Language and Culture
Course
2 weeks
TEST PREPARATION OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
15
PAGE
IELTS
8 weeks PAGE
16 TOEIC
10 weeks
16
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Homestay 14
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Activity
Programs
SUMMER FALL
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Learn at UCalgary!
The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top
comprehensive research universities, combining the
best of university tradition with the city of Calgary’s
vibrant energy and diversity.
#6 Top research In the top More than A modern 94% graduate
university in Canada 200 universities 30,000 students 213-hectare campus employment rate,
worldwide* with world-class 80% employed
facilities in related field
3 *The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021
Access to public train (C-Train) station
1 12 minute ride to downtown
from the university
5
3
4
Education Tower
2 Location of the English
Language Program office
Taylor Family Digital Library
One of North America’s most
3 technology and information
rich facilities
MacEwan Student Centre
Restaurants, shops, a medical/dental
4 clinic and the Centre for International
Students, fitness facility
Olympic Oval 4
5 World-class speed
skating facility
Come to Calgary
and enjoy Alberta!
The University of Calgary is located in northwest
Calgary, Canada’s fourth largest city. Surrounded by
Alberta’s many beautiful travel destinations, there
are endless opportunities for outdoor adventures,
shopping, arts and culture.
Our English Language Program offers exciting
learning opportunities on and off campus, ensuring
the best possible international learning experience.
Images are provided
by Tourism Calgary
5
#4 #1 #3
Largest city Most livable city in Most-educated
in Canada* North America and population in Canada*
(population: 1.4 million) #5 in the world **
#3 #1
Most diverse city Canada’s youngest city Safe, clean, friendly
in Canada* (median age 36)* and famous for its
western hospitality
Sunniest city in Warm Chinook winds Most extensive urban
Canada — over bring spring-like pathway system in
333 days a year temperatures during North America*
the winter months
International airport Longest network Home of the
located only 20 minutes of indoor skyway internationally renowned
from downtown pedestrian bridges Calgary Stampede
in North America and Canada’s National
Music Centre
1 hour from Banff 1.5 hours from 4.5 hours from Jasper,
National Park and Drumheller, Canada’s largest Rocky
world-class ski resorts dinosaur capital Mountain national park
of the world
*Calgary Economic Development
** Global Liveability Ranking,
The Economist Intelligence Unit
6
YOUR GATEWAY TO
UNIVERSITY LIFE
Extend your general English communication,
acquire academic English skills and prepare
yourself for a successful start in a university
undergraduate program.
PROOF OF
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
PLACEMENT TEST
Students who
receive B+ or higher
move to the next level
1 2 3 4
level
level
level
level
13 weeks 13 weeks 13 weeks
Semester Program
• Grammar
Level 1 — 5
• Reading and Writing
General Communication • Speaking and Listening
7
Successful completion of Successful completion of
Semester Program Level 6: Academic Communication
Certificate (ACC)
• Conditional admission
and acceptance to local • Conditional admission and
participating colleges acceptance to UCalgary
TOEFL iBT
s c o re o undergraduate and graduate
f 70 / • Acceptance to UCalgary
IELTS degree programs
s c o re Continuing Education
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international programs • Acceptance to undergraduate
programs at participating local
and other Canadian universities
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Level 6 Preparation
Academic
Preparation
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level
13 weeks 13 weeks 13 weeks 13 weeks
• Academic Grammar • Academic Writing
and Composition and Composition
• Academic Reading
and Vocabulary • Research Writing
and Form
• Academic Speaking • Critical Listening
and Listening and Notetaking
• Oral Communication
and Presentation Skills
• Academic Success 8
Tutorials
ESL 100: 13 WEEKS
SEMESTER PROGRAM
Acquiring Accuracy: Comprehensive English
2021 If you are serious about dramatically improving your overall English skills,
this is the course for you!
WINTER • Separate courses in Grammar, Reading and Writing, and Speaking and Listening
January 4 – April 1
• Levels: high beginner to upper advanced in each skill area
SPRING • 12 weeks of instruction and assessment followed by a week of exams
April 19 – July 16
• Enter the program in any session and combine semester programs
and/or intensive programs
FALL
September 13 – December 10 • Most students can expect to achieve an advanced level of English in 1 year
(3 semesters + 1 intensive program of study)
2022
Academic Focus
WINTER
January 4 – April 1 Level 6, the top level of our Semester Program, departs from the broad
communication goals of levels 1 – 5 and focuses on the written and oral skills
necessary for success in the English language post-secondary classroom.
Students completing level 6, with a minimum final grade of B+ in each course,
are eligible for direct entry to the Academic Communication Certificate.
PRICE
$4,200 Face-to-face
$3,700 Online PLACEMENT TEST
DAY
1 Your level in each skill area will be determined separately
PROGRAM HOURS
275 hours
Reading Speaking
CLASS SCHEDULE Grammar and Writing and Listening
Face-to-face
Monday and Wednesday 5 6 5 6 5 6
3 4 3 4 3 4
9 am – 12 pm and 1 – 3 pm 1 2 1 2 1 2
Tuesday and Thursday levels levels levels
9:10 am – 12:30 pm and
2 – 4 pm
Friday IN-CLASS TEST
9 am – 12 pm DAY
2-3 You will be tested again in each skill area to ensure you
are at the right level
Online
Live zoom sessions
(Calgary Time)
Monday, Wednesday 12 WEEKS OF INSTRUCTION
and Friday
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 – 8:00 pm
1 WEEK OF EXAMS
Students who receive B+ or higher move to the next level
9“ IfEnglish
you really want to improve your
and at the same time have
fun, you should join this program!”
Andrea, from Italy
Admission Requirements
Proof of English language proficiency is not required to enter the Semester Program; students will be tested at the beginning of the
program and then placed in the appropriate level. Advanced placement in levels 5 and 6 of the Semester Program is available for
students wishing to guarantee their level placements. The following minimum requirements must be met for advanced placement.
Level 5 Level 6
• TOEFL iBT score of 40 overall, 13 in writing • TOEFL iBT score of 52 overall, 17 in writing
• IELTS Academic score of 5.0 overall, 5 in • IELTS Academic score of 5.5 overall, 5.5 in
writing, 4.5 in any other skill area writing, 5 in any other skill area
• CAEL score of 40 overall, 40 in writing • CAEL score of 50 overall, 50 in writing
• Duolingo English Test score of 80 • Duolingo English Test score of 95
Sample Timetable (Face-to-face class)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Morning Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar Optional Activity
Program
Reading and Writing Reading and Writing Reading and Writing Reading and Writing Reading and Writing
Afternoon Speaking and Listening Optional Activity Speaking and Listening Speaking and Listening
Meeting
Speaking and Listening
10EAP 200: 13 WEEKS
ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION
CERTIFICATE
Academic Mastery: University Preparation
2021 The Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) is designed for English learners
who want to improve their English skills to enter Canadian university or college
WINTER programs. Through intensive instruction of English for Academic Purposes
January 4 – April 1
(EAP), students will learn essential skills for an academic setting and acquire
critical knowledge for a successful transition to Canadian university culture.
SPRING
April 19 – July 16 ACC students who apply to an applicable UCalgary undergraduate and graduate
degree program, and meet the competitive admission requirements are eligible
FALL
September 13 – December 10 for conditional admission.*
• The condition of admission for undergraduate programs will be met
2022 once a student successfully completes all four ACC core courses with
a minimum grade of B+ by August 1 in the year of application.
WINTER
January 4 – April 1 • The condition of admission for graduate programs will be met once a student
successfully completes all four ACC core courses with a minimum grade
of B+ by August 1, or as designated by the department. Some graduate
programs require a minimum grade of A- in some ACC courses. Please
contact the graduate program directly to confirm admission requirements.
PRICE
$4,650 Face-to-face Students who have completed some ACC courses may be able to take credit
$4,150 Online
courses in Open Studies concurrently with their remaining ACC courses.
PROGRAM HOURS *Nursing and Education do not accept the ACC.
250 hours
Courses
CLASS SCHEDULE EAP 220: Academic Writing and Composition EAP 235: Oral Communication
Face-to-face* (56 hours) and Presentation Skills (48 hours)
Monday, Wednesday Focus on writing effective academic paragraphs Develop essential skills that will help English
and Friday and essays while mastering essential sentence learners defend ideas in academic settings,
8:30 am – 12:20 pm skills and reading critically. present coherent concepts, speak thoughtfully
Tuesday and Thursday in discussions and contribute to group projects.
8:40 – 10:45 am and
2 – 4 pm EAP 225: Research Writing and Form (56 hours)
Focus on the process of writing research EAP 249: Academic Success Tutorials (24 hours)
Online
papers and critical responses while mastering Seminars designed to facilitate success in
Live zoom sessions
(Calgary Time) critical reading and thinking. Students will the Canadian undergraduate degree (credit)
Monday to Friday attain advanced skills in comprehension, environment. Topics include academic
5 - 8 pm analysis, interpretation and citation required integrity, critical thinking, exam conditioning
in research writing. and preparation, health and wellness, learning
styles, study strategies, time management,
Each 13-week term has a
one-week break (Reading EAP 230: Critical Listening and Notetaking understanding learning objectives
Week) with no classes. (56 hours) and university customs and policies.
This course prepares English learners transitioning
*Academic Success Tutorials to an English-speaking university setting
will be held once a week
with the skills needed to engage in critical
either on Tuesday or
11 Wednesday morning. academic listening across content areas.“ Before this course, I could
never imagine that I could
critique an article and write
about it in over 2000 words,
but ACC gave me this
chance to do it easily.”
Gelareh, from Iran
Currently a student of the Faculty of Sciences
at University of Calgary
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill one of the following minimum requirements:
• Completion of Level 6 of UCalgary English Language • CAEL score of 60 overall, minimum of 60 in Writing
Program Semester Program (ESL 100) with a • MELAB score of 76
minimum final grade of B+ in each course
• PTE score of 54
• TOEFL iBT score of 70, minimum of 20 in Writing
• Cambridge English Language Assessment
• TOEFL PBT score of 533 (CAE/CPE) score of 172
• IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, minimum • Duolingo English Test score of 105
6.0 in Writing, 5.5 in any other skill area
Sample Timetable (Face-to-face class)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Morning Academic Writing Academic Writing Academic Writing Academic Writing Academic Writing
and Composition and Composition and Composition and Composition and Composition
Critical Listening Critical Listening Critical Listening
and Notetaking and Notetaking and Notetaking
Afternoon Oral Communication Academic Success Oral Communication
and Presentation Skills Tutorials and Presentation Skills
12ESL 101: 4 OR 5 WEEKS
INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Building Fluency: Effective Communication
2021 Join students from all over the world and build your speaking and listening
skills in our intensive programs. Take English out of the textbook and into
WINTER I (5 WEEKS) real life — your path to effective communication starts here.
January 4 – February 5
Levels: high beginner to upper advanced.
WINTER II (5 WEEKS)
February 8 – March 12 Courses
General English communication skills Pronunciation
SUMMER I (4 WEEKS)*
June 28 – July 23 A communicative approach to learning Improve vowel and consonant sounds,
English, including lectures, learning activities, syllable stress, word stress, contractions,
exercises, listening activities, pair/group rhythm and intonation.
SUMMER II (4 WEEKS)* discussions and class discussions.
August 3 – 27
Vocabulary/Idioms (5 week format only)
Literature Circle discussion groups Build vocabulary in context and learn
2022 Reading to develop critical thinking skills,
vocabulary development, oral fluency and
natural English expressions to be used
in conversation.
discussion skills.
WINTER I (5 WEEKS)
January 4 – February 4
WINTER II (5 WEEKS) Sample Timetable (Winter II Face-to-face class)
February 7 – March 11
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Morning ESL Class ESL Class ESL Class ESL Class Optional Activity
Program:
overnight ski trip
PRICE Afternoon Vocabulary/Idioms Literature Circle Pronunciation Literature Circle
Face-to-face
4 weeks: $1750
5 weeks: $1850
Online
4 weeks: $1375
5 weeks: $1550
PROGRAM HOURS
Face-to-face
Summer* (4 weeks): 100 hours
“ Ihaving
Winter (5 weeks): 120 hours
Online was learning while
Summer* (4 weeks): 90 hours
Winter (5 weeks): 110 hours
fun. They helped
me to love studying.”
CLASS SCHEDULE
Yahya, from Quebec, Canada
Face-to-face
Monday to Thursday
9 am – 12 pm and 1 – 3:30 pm
Friday 9 am – 12 pm
Online
*Summer students can extend their program into 5 weeks.
Live Zoom sessions
13 Monday to Friday 5 – 8 pm Contact esl@ucalgary.ca for detailsESL 102/103
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY
PROGRAM
Make new friends, improve your English communication PACKAGE PRICE
Regular price: $775
skills and visit some unforgettable destinations. Early Bird rate: $675*
The activity program is made up of information sessions and guided The package price
excursions to Western Canada’s top travel destinations. Fees include includes 2 overnight
trips and 3 day trips.
transportation, admission, accommodation and equipment rentals, if
Available trips vary
applicable. You can register for the full program (ESL 102) or separate
depending on the
excursion components (ESL 103). season. Please visit
esl.ucalgary.ca for trip
Sample Overnight Trips availabilities for each
package.
Jasper Lake Louise Ski/Snowboard Waterton
• Accommodation and Banff Sightseeing • Accommodation Trip destinations
• Accommodation and details are
• Jasper Townsite • Lake Cruise Tour
subject to change.
• Maligne Canyon • Lake Louise ice sculptures • Hiking at Bertha Falls
• Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake • Rentals and lift ticket or Red Rock Canyon *Full payment must
and Bow Lake • Guided tour of the Cave and • Prince of Wales
be received at least
30 days before the
• Athabasca Glacier Basin Historic Site Historic Hotel semester/intensive
tour and Columbia • Banff Upper Hot Springs • Bar U Ranch National program start date.
Icefield Skywalk • Banff Townsite Historic Site
Sample Day Trips
Kananaskis/Canmore Canada Olympic Park Drumheller
Adventure Ski/Snowboard • Royal Tyrrell Museum
• Canmore Townsite • Rentals and lift ticket of Paleontology
• Rat’s Nest Cave tour • Lessons for beginners • Hoodoos Trail
• Horsethief Canyon
Banff Sightseeing Nakiska Day Trip
• Lake Minnewanka Cruise or • Transportation from and to Head-Smashed-In
Banff Upper Hot Springs the University of Calgary. Buffalo Jump
• Banff Gondola or hiking • Equipment rentals (skis/ • Guided tour of the
at Johnston Canyon snowboard, boots, ski poles, Interpretive Centre
• Lake Louise/Moraine Lake helmet, snowboard wrist • Upper Trail and
• Banff Townsite guards) and lift ticket Viewpoint
• Beginner ski/snowboard lesson
14ESL 111: 2 WEEKS ESL 105: 8 WEEKS
LANGUAGE IELTS
AND CULTURE PREPARATION
Focus on Canada: Increasing Performance:
Pre-Semester Preparation IELTS Test Taking Strategies and Skills
This short, intensive course will boost your oral The course will increase your efficiency in
fluency and functional English communication performing IELTS exam tasks and improve
abilities. It is the best way to prepare for the performance in the four skill areas tested by IELTS:
Spring or Fall Semester Program. listening, reading, writing and speaking.
In this course, you will: Admission Requirements
• Focus on improving speaking and listening skills Students must fulfill one of the following minimum
requirements:
• Learn about Canadian society, populations
and government • IELTS Academic score of 4.5 overall, 4.0 in any other skill area
• Build vocabulary and expressions related • TOEFL IBT score of 34 overall, 11 in writing
to Canadian society • TOEFL PBT score of 410
• Learn about Calgary and Alberta through • TOEIC score of 490
activities and a full-day field trip
• CAEL score of 40 overall, 40 in any other skill area
• Overall CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) of 5
Sample Timetable (Fall Face-to-face class)
• Completion of level 3 of English Language Program
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Semester Program (ESL 100) with a minimum final grade
of B+ in each course
Morning ESL Class ESL Class ESL Class ESL Class ESL Class
• Duolingo English Test score of 70
Afternoon ESL Class ESL Class Afternoon ESL Class BBQ and • UCalgary English Language Program placement test
activity picnic
score of level 4
2021 2021
SPRING SPRING
April 6 –16 April 19 – June 11
FALL FALL
August 30 – September 10 September 13 – November 5
PRICE PRICE
$950 Face-to-face and Online $1,975 Face-to-face
$1,695 Online
PROGRAM HOURS
50 hours PROGRAM HOURS
120 hours
CLASS SCHEDULE
Face-to-face CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday | 9 am – 12 pm and 1 – 5 pm* Face-to-face
Online Monday to Friday | 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Live Zoom session Monday to Friday | 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Online
*End time varies depending on the day. Go to Live Zoom session Monday to Friday | 1:30 – 4:30 pm
esl.ucalgary.ca/language-culture for full details.
15ESL 205: 10 WEEKS
TOEIC HOMESTAY
PREPARATION
Increasing Performance: Living with a Canadian family is an
TOEIC Test Taking Strategies and Skills excellent way to improve your English
In this add-on course, you will work on activities language and intercultural skills
that correspond directly to the test in listening and We accept only respectable, considerate, and
reading skills. This is a perfect way to apply the skills dependable families who treat our students well
you learn in the Semester Program and transform and help them to learn English and Canadian culture.
them into a successful TOEIC score.
Homestay accommodation includes:
• A private room
Admission Requirements
• A desk or table at which to study
Students must fulfill the following minimum requirements:
• Three meals a day (at least one prepared)
• Intermediate level of English (Level 2 of ESL 100 or above)
7 days a week
• Free laundry facilities to do your laundry
• Shared common areas (E.g., kitchen, living room)
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Student support by a homestay coordinator
and the admin team
We conduct a thorough family screening:
ONLINE PHONE SITE ONGOING
APPLICATION INTERVIEW VISIT EVALUATION/
REVISITS
2021 2022 Homestay
SPRING WINTER SEMESTER/ACC
April 26 – July 5 January 10 – March 21 13 weeks ESL 900 | $2,925
FALL INTENSIVE
September 20 – November 29 4 weeks ESL 901 | $900
5 weeks ESL 901 | $1,125
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
PRICE 2 weeks ESL 911 | $450
$595
IELTS PREPARATION
PROGRAM HOURS 8 weeks ESL 900 | $1,800
25 hours
CLASS SCHEDULE HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION FEES
Monday and Wednesday | 3:15 - 4:30 pm $225 per week or $37.50 per day
Additional Fees: See page 17
HOMESTAY SCHEDULE
Homestay starts on the Saturday before the course
start date and finishes on the Saturday after the course
end date. If you want to start or finish Homestay on a
different date, please contact us.
16PROGRAM INFORMATION
VISAS EMERGENCY HEALTH REFUND POLICY
Most international students require an entrance document INSURANCE All withdrawals must be made in writing. All refunds
— either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization Emergency health insurance is provided for will be made via the original payment method. Please
(eTA) — and possibly a study permit to enter and study in international students under 65 from the note that program application fees and homestay
Canada. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca/student- Saturday before the English course start date to placement fees are non-refundable under any
services/iss/immigration/study-permits. the Saturday after the English course end date. circumstances.
All fees must be paid in full for insurance to be
Check with your nearest Canadian Embassy
processed and valid. Additional insurance is Tuition Refunds and Transfers
or Consulate for more information on applying for
available between courses at an additional cost. Tuition refund eligibility is relative to the course/
entrance documents and study permits.
program start date.
cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
WITHDRAWAL DATE REFUND
All course fees are in Canadian dollars. Visa, MasterCard, or
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
American Express are the preferred methods of payment. If 15 or more days before Full refund less deposits
• 18 years of age or older*
paying in person, cash or debit card are also acceptable. 2 - 14 days before 50% of tuition less deposits
• High beginner to advanced level of English**
International bank wire transfers are accepted, but require Less than 24 hours before No refunds
• Willing to participate in all classroom
a $60 processing fee. Bank wire refunds usually take a
activities
minimum of 3 months and require a $60 processing fee. Homestay Refunds
*If you are 17 and have completed high school, please
Deposits: 14-day written notice is required to cancel homestay.
contact us.
A deposit is required for each course at the time of Unused homestay fees and deposits will be refunded on a
**See program pages for additional admission requirements prorated basis, calculated after the amount of the 14-day
for the Academic Communication Certificate, IELTS registration. All course deposits are towards tuition,
not in addition to it. Deposits are non-refundable and notice period has been deducted. Homestay refunds
Preparation Course, TOEIC Preparation Course and advanced
non-transferable (exceptions may apply if conditions of two nights or less will not be processed. Homestay
placement into level 5 and 6 of the Semester Program.
are met). refunds can be transferred to future homestays.
DEADLINES
• ESL 100/EAP 200: $500 WITHDRAWAL DATE REFUND
Applications and non-refundable deposits must be
received 30 days before the start of the course. Full • ESL101/111: $200 15 or more days before Full refund less placement
payment is due 15 days before the course begins; if full • ESL 205: $100 starting homestay fee
payment is not received, the student will be withdrawn • ESL 105: $300 Less than 15 days before Full refund less placement
from the course, forfeiting the course deposit. • ESL 102: $150 starting homestay fee and two weeks notice.
Two weeks after the course begins, students not • ESL 103: $100 for overnight trips After starting homestay Full refund less the number
present will be withdrawn in accordance with the $50 for day trips of weeks used, placement
• ESL 900/901/911: $225 fee, and two weeks notice.
refund policy. Please inform the office if you cannot
start the course on time. There will be a $50 per course administrative fee for all Refunds and Transfers Related to
drops and transfers.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE Visa/Permit Status
If you submitted an application for entry to Canada at
PROGRAM CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FEE
least 3 months prior to your program start date and the
A certificate of participation will be given at the end A $200 non-refundable application fee is required for
Government of Canada does not provide you with the
of the course to students who attend a minimum of admission into the English Language Program. This is a
required visa/permit to enter Canada, your course tuition
90% of classes. one-time fee.
fees and deposits will be refunded/ transferred as follows.
HOMESTAY FEES WITHDRAWAL DATE REFUND
A non-refundable $250 placement fee is required to
15 or more days before Full tuition less
apply for homestay. This fee is required each time a
administrative fee of $50
placement is requested.
2 – 14 days before 50% of tuition
A $250 storage fee will be charged for periods where
students are temporarily absent from homestay and Less than 24 hours before No refunds/transfers
intending to return to the same homestay within 3 Refunds/transfers related to entry status require
weeks. Regular homestay fees will not be charged supporting documents from the Government of Canada
during this period. Immigration and Citizenship:
1. A copy of the visa/permit refusal letter
2. A copy of the visa/permit Application Status webpage
Questions? indicating the application is still in progress.
If you have any questions, please contact
the English Language Program office at
17 esl@ucalgary.ca or +1-403-220-3301.YOUR PROGRAM PLANNING
1 2 3
FIND YOUR COURSES REGISTER ONLINE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
Visit our website at esl.ucalgary.ca Complete the online application, The letter will be sent by email and
or contact us at esl@ucalgary.ca pay the application fee and regular mail. DHL courier is also
to find courses that work for you. tuition (deposit or full fee). available upon request ($40).
Sample Study Plans
1 Year: Academic Mastery
A year of in-depth, intensive study for ESL 101: Summer Intensive Program Aug $1,750
students at an advanced level of English with ESL 100: Fall Semester Program Sep – Dec $4,200
academic goals. After improving your oral ESL 102: Optional Activity Package Sep – Dec $775
fluency in the Summer Intensive Program, ESL 100: Winter Semester Program Jan – Apr $4,200
take two terms of the Semester Program to EAP 200: Spring Academic Communication Certificate Apr – Jul $4,650
reach upper advanced to academic level of
TUITION TOTAL $15,575
English comprehension. Thirteen weeks of
APPLICATION FEE $200
ACC will ensure successful transition to a
HOMESTAY (50 WEEKS) $11,500
university undergraduate program.
TOTAL $27,275
5 Months: Calgary Highlights
Move your English abilities up to the ESL 111: Spring Language and Culture Course Apr $950
next level! The combination of a 13-week ESL 100: Spring Semester Program Apr – Jul $4,200
comprehensive English program with ESL 102: Optional Activity Package Apr – Jul $775
a one-month immersion class will ESL 101: Summer Intensive Program Aug $1,750
improve both your language accuracy ESL 103: Optional Activity Overnight Trips (2 trips) Aug $450
and fluency. Experience Calgary and the
Rocky Mountain’s best seasons: spring TUITION TOTAL $8,125
skiing in the Rockies, catching the sights APPLICATION FEE $200
at the Calgary Stampede or white- HOMESTAY (21 WEEKS) $4,975
water rafting in Banff in the summer. TOTAL $13,300
Tuition fees and estimated basic living cost for face-to-face programs (samples)
SEMESTER PROGRAM ACC PROGRAM INTENSIVE PROGRAM
(13 WEEKS) (13 WEEKS) (5 WEEKS)
Tuition $4,200 $4,650 $1,850
Application fee (First course only) $200 $200 $200
Homestay Placement fee (First term only) $250 $250 $250
Textbook/materials - - -
Homestay $2,925 $2,925 $1,125
Food and Groceries - - -
Transportation Cost (within Calgary) -* -* $160
Health Insurance - - -
Campus Recreation (Use of gym, swimming pool and other sports facilities) - - -
Use of library, public computers and WiFi on campus - - -
Miscellaneous (e.g. shopping, entertainment, eating out) $1,000** $1,000** $350**
Estimated Cost Total: $8,575 $9,025 $3,935
*Bus pass coverage starts from May 1 for Spring terms. For April, students are required to buy bus tickets (approximately $35 for 10 tickets)
** The cost varies depending on the individual student’s lifestyle. Add-on activity programs are available for purchase.
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