Discover the world! In an era of globalization the world is becoming ever more connected. English will let you connect with the world. Whatever your background, ability, or learning objectives, our experienced instructors in the highly acclaimed University of Calgary English Language Program will give you the skills and confidence necessary to use English in any setting. Let the ELP be your passport to the world.

Discover yourself! For more than 30 years, international students and professionals from all over the world have been coming to the University of Calgary English Language Program to acquire the skills necessary to realize their dreams. This year, let us help you realize your dreams.

Discover the west! The University is located in the heart of Calgary, Canada’s fourth largest city. The program offers exciting learning opportunities on and off campus ensuring the best possible international travel experience.

Experience success at the U of C.

13-Week ESL Semester Programs

In these programs, you will take a communicative approach to learning English. Each program is made up of separate courses in speaking and listening, reading and writing, and grammar. Twelve weeks of instruction with a week of exams to follow.

One-Month Intensive Summer Course

Our intensive summer course uses communicative tasks, group work, and project-based workshops to develop oral fluency and functional skills. An integrated five-week course focusing on speaking and listening.

Two-Week Language and Culture Courses

This short intensive course will boost your oral fluency and your confidence in functional English communication. An excellent introduction to Canada, Calgary, and the university. An excellent way to refresh yourself with English before one of our 13 week programs.

Private Courses for Groups

For over 25 years, we have been successfully designing and delivering high quality, intensive courses for international colleges, universities, high schools and foreign teachers of the English language.

Explore Bursary Program

This course is limited to Canadian full-time students who have been awarded Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC) bursaries.

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