Program Overview

English Language Program

The English Language Program is designed to prepare students for the spring and fall semester programs.

Course Description

The program focuses on improving fluency in English conversation and practical English skills. It is an ideal course for students preparing for the spring and fall semester programs.

Course Content

• Emphasis on improving listening and speaking skills
• Learning about Canadian society, population, government, and related topics
• Acquiring vocabulary and expressions on related topics
• Gaining knowledge about Calgary and Alberta through city tours and other activities

Program Details

Program Dates

• April 7 - 17, 2026
• August 31 - September 11, 2026

Fees

The program fee is $975. Please note that this does not include emergency medical insurance or the use of recreational facilities.

Total Hours

The program consists of 50 hours of instruction.

Class Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Testimonial

The program provides an opportunity to learn about Canadian provinces, holidays, and indigenous cultures, which is interesting and valuable.

University Information

The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. The university acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda.