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Review the programs on this website, or contact us via phone or email to find courses that work for you. 

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Complete the online application, pay the application fee and tuition (deposit or full fee).

Receive Your Letter of Acceptance

Your letter of acceptance will be sent by email and regular mail. DHL courier is also available for an additional fee.

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. 

Questions? If you need help planning your program, please contact us.

Sample One-Year Plan

One Year Plan: Comprehensive English

Comprehensive English

A year of in-depth, intensive study for students at an advanced level of English with academic goals. After improving your oral fluency in the summer Intensive Program, take two terms of the Semester Program to reach upper advanced to academic level of English comprehension. 13 weeks of the Academic Communication Certificate will ensure successful transition to a university undergraduate program.

During your program, use the Activity Program to experience the best Calgary and area has to offer.

Study Plan

August

Intensive Program

$1,850.00

September to December

Semester Program

$4,325.00

Activity Program (Full Term)

$875.00

January to April

Semester Program

$4,325.00

April to July

Academic Communication Certificate

$4,775.00

Tuition Total and Additional Costs

Tuition Total

$16,050.00

Application Fee

$200.00

Homestay (50 weeks)

$13,750.00

GRAND TOTAL

Total Cost

$30,100.00


Sample Five-Month Plan

Sample Five Month Plan

Calgary Highlights

Move your English abilities to the next level! Prepare for the 13-week Semester Program with the two-week Language & Culture Course to improve your oral fluency and functional communication. Complete your studies by taking your English skills out of the textbook and into real life with the Intensive Program.

During your five-month program, use the Activity Program to experience Calgary and the Rocky Mountain’s best seasons: spring skiing in the Rockies, catching the sights at the Calgary Stampede, and whitewater rafting in Banff in the summer.

Study Plan

April

Language & Culture Course

$975.00

April to July

Semester Program

$4,325.00

Activity Program (Full Term)

$875.00

August

Intensive Program

$1,850.00

Activity Program (Two Overnight Trips)

$500.00

Tuition Total and Additional Costs

Tuition Total

$8,525.00

Application Fee

$200.00

Homestay (21 weeks)

$6,050.00

GRAND TOTAL

Total Costs

$14,775.00


Estimated Costs

Estimated Costs

Use the charts below to calculate your tuition fees and estimated basic living costs. If you have any questions, please contact the English Language Program office at esl@ucalgary.ca or +1-403-220-3301.

2024

Tuition fees and estimated basic living cost for face-to-face programs (samples)

 

Semester Program (13 weeks)

ACC Program
(13 weeks)

Intensive Program
(5 weeks)

Tuition

$4,325

$4,775

$1,850

Application fee (First course only)

$200

$200

$200

Homestay Placement fee (First term only)

$275

$275

$275

Textbook/materials

-

-

-

Homestay

$3,575

$3,575

$1,375

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:

$9,375

$9,825

$4,210

*UCalgary transit pass (UPass) coverage starts from May 1 for Spring terms. For April, students are required to buy Transit tickets (approximately $35 for 10 tickets). Transit tickets will be available in lieu if a Upass is not available.

** The cost varies depending on the individual student’s lifestyle. Add-on activity programs are available for purchase.