English Language Transition Programs

Are you academically qualified to study at the ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ, but don’t meet the University’s English language requirements?

You might be a candidate for one of our English Language Transition Programs. Available on each of our three campuses, and ranging in length from six weeks to eight months, these offerings give students a solid foundation in English, as well as sound preparation for post-secondary studies.

If you complete any of these programs successfully – you will meet ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ’s English language requirement!

Campus: St. George
Length: 12 weeks per level (four levels from low-intermediate to advanced)
For: Non-native English speaking students
Enrolment: Open enrolment (four start dates/year)
Possible Degree Credit: No
Housing: Optional
Certificate Upon Completion: Yes
Pathway to Admission: No (Students completing the highest level – Level 60 – with a grade of “B” meet the English facility requirement for all undergraduate programs at the ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ. Students still need to apply and meet the academic requirements.)

Campus: St. George
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For: International high school graduates who academically qualify for entry to the Faculty of Arts & Science, the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design, or the Faculty of Music (undergraduate)
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Campus: St. George
Length: 8 weeks
For: International high school graduates who academically qualify for entry to the Faculty of Arts & Science (excluding Rotman Commerce), the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design, or the Faculty of Music (undergraduate)
Enrolment: Open enrolment for academically qualified students
Possible Degree Credit: Yes
Housing: Optional
Certificate Upon Completion: No
Pathway to Admission: Yes

Campus: Scarborough
Length: 12 weeks
For: Select Chinese students from partner high schools in China who qualify for entry to ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Scarborough undergraduate programs
Enrolment: Closed enrolment through select secondary institutions in China
Possible Degree Credit: No
Housing: Required
Certificate Upon Completion: Yes (Students who pass receive an Academic English Level 60 certificate)
Pathway to Admission: Yes

Campus: Scarborough
Length: Minimum 8 weeks
For: Applicants who academically qualify for entry to ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Scarborough but have not yet met their English language proficiency requirement
Enrolment: Successful applicants to ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Scarborough
Possible Degree Credit: No
Housing: Optional (and highly recommended)
Certificate Upon Completion: Yes (Students who pass receive an Academic English Level 60 certificate)
Pathway to Admission: Yes

Campus: Mississauga
Length: Minimum 8 weeks
For: Applicants who academically qualify for entry to ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Mississauga but have not yet met their English language proficiency requirement
Enrolment: Successful applicants to ²ÝÁñ2024еس¶Ò»¶þ Mississauga
Possible Degree Credit: No
Housing: Optional (and highly recommended)
Certificate Upon Completion: Yes (Students who pass receive an Academic English Level 60 certificate)
Pathway to Admission: Yes