Intensive Program
ESL 101 | 4 or 5 Weeks
Take English out of the textbook and into real life — your path to effective communication starts here.
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 real life — your path to effective communication starts here. Levels: high beginner to upper advanced.
Courses
General English communication skills
A communicative approach to learning English, including lectures, learning activities, exercises, listening activities, pair/group discussions, and class discussions.
Literature Circle discussion groups
Reading to develop critical thinking skills, vocabulary development, oral fluency and discussion skills.
Pronunciation
Improve vowel and consonant sounds, syllable stress, word stress, contractions, rhythm and intonation.
Vocabulary/Idioms (5 week format only)
Build vocabulary in context and learn natural English expressions to be used in conversation.
Price
Face-to-face
4 weeks: $1,750
5 weeks: $1,850
Online
5 weeks: $1,550*
*Online course does not include emergency medical insurance, public transport pass or use of campus facilities such as recreational facilities.
Program Hours
Face-to-face
4 weeks: 100 hours
5 weeks: 120 hours
Online
5 weeks: 110 hours
Payment
Payment is available by credit card (recommended), cash/debit card (in-person), Western Union or international bank wire. Please contact esl@ucalgary.ca to receive payment instructions on Western Union and international bank wire.
Policies and Procedures
Application and admission requirements, payment and refund policies, and homestay policies.
Class Schedule
Face to Face
Mon-Thu: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Online
Live Zoom Sessions (Calgary Time)
Mon-Fri: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Live session time could change. Please see our registration site for latest information.
Sample Timetables
There were fun activities and really nice instructors. I was learning while having fun. They helped me to love studying.
Yahya from Quebec, Canada
Optional Activity Programs
Improve your English skills and visit some of Western Canada’s top travel destinations while you are studying in the Semester Program. The activity program is made up of information meetings and guided excursions to points of cultural and social interest in and around Calgary. Students have the choice of registering for the full program or individual excursion components priced individually.
Homestay
Living with a Canadian family is an excellent way to improve your English and intercultural skills.