Language & Culture Course

ESL 111 | 2 Weeks

The best way to prepare for the Semester Program. Highly recommended for students who are not familiar with group work, class discussions and interactive English lessons.

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Choose your language:    English    Español    日本語    한국어    中文    Português    Tiếng Việt

Program hours

50 hours

Price

$1,075

Class size

Average 16 students

   

Upcoming program start dates

Explore upcoming dates and choose the session that works best for you. If you need travel documents, apply for them at least three months before your program starts. 

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Canadian geese and their goslings - spring on main campus.

Apr 05 to Apr 16, 2027

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UCalgary campus in winter.

Sep 07 to Sep 17, 2027

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Students on a field trip in Calgary

Focus on Canada: Pre-Semester Preparation

This short intensive course will boost your oral fluency and  functional English communication abilities. It is the best way to prepare for the Spring or Fall Semester Program.

In this course, you will:

  • Focus on improving speaking and listening skills
  • Learn about Canadian society, populations and government
  • Learn Canadian vocabulary and expressions
  • Learn about Calgary and Alberta through activities and field trips

Class Schedule

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1 – 5 p.m.

Sample Timetable

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Morning

ESL Class

ESL Class

ESL Class

ESL Class

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Afternoon

ESL Class

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Afternoon Activity

ESL Class

Afternoon Activity

 

Reika from Japan

I was happy to learn about Canada – provinces, holidays and indigenous culture.

Reika from Japan

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Our programs are for students at all skill levels, and are designed for a variety of English language learning goals. To compare our programs and see which programs fit your needs, click the compare program button. 

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Payment

Payment is available by credit card (recommended), cash/debit card (in-person), convera or international bank wire. Please contact esl@ucalgary.ca to receive payment instructions on convera and international bank wire. 

Policies and Procedures

Application and admission requirements, payment and refund policies, and homestay policies.

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