The English as a Second Language (ESL) program offers language training in an academic environment. The faculty are all degree holders with professional TESL certification. The program takes students through various levels of instruction from beginner to advanced offering them courses in speaking, reading, writing, listening, pronunciation, and grammar.

• Visit the Language Institute website
  • ESL Brochure
  • Request ESL Brochures in your Language
  • ESL start and end dates, placement test dates, and orientation dates
• Certificate programs
• Admission Requirements
• Application Forms
• Application Dates
• Fees & Policy
• Payment options
• How to apply
• Rating your agent

A placement test is required for all levels of ESL. The test will evaluate English skills, and you will be automatically registered into the appropriate class so you can best benefit from your courses.

Please contact the IEC to confirm the time and date of your placement test. Please come to the IEC office, room C429, 15 minutes prior to your scheduled test. We will take a copy of your Study Permit and then take you to your TOEIC placement test.

If you wish, you may apply for your program online.

Or you may also download a copy of the application form, in a the PDF format, which you can then print and send in by mail or by fax at 613-727-7665.

*Acrobat Reader is required to view the documents

Applications should be submitted two months prior to the start of classes to allow sufficient time to process your letter of admission and your application for a Study Permit to enter Canada.

Tuition fees is $2,200 CAD per level (8 weeks, includes health insurance). Text books and school supplies are extra.

There is no refund for International Students in full-time College Approved ESL programs who withdraw after the start of the program.Back to top

Payments may be made by: Master Card, VISA, American Express, Money Order, Certified Cheque or by Electronic Bank Transfer.

To send money by Bank Transfer, please forward your payment to:

A copy of the receipt from the bank should be faxed to the International Education Centre at FAX: (613) 727-7665. Please be sure to include your student number or reference number on your fax.

Note: A service charge of $10 CAD will be applied from the Bank of Montreal upon receipt of your bank transfer. Please take this into consideration and increase your payment by $10 CAD.

• Complete the Online International Student Application Form or download the PDF version of the application form and send it to the IEC indicating the start date and length of study required, along with your tuition deposit of $250 CAD (non-refundable). Include all of the required documents.
• Your admission package will arrive within 2-4 weeks after we receive your application.
• Pay your fees on time by following the instructions in your letter.
• Take your Letter of Admission to the nearest Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission and apply for your Study Permit. This can take one to three months to process.
• If you are applying to live in the Student Residences, please submit an application online and be sure to notify our office of your decision to live on campus. 
• If you are applying to live in a Canadian Homestay, please fax your application to the IEC as early as possible, allowing sufficient time for the college to identify your host family.
• If you require an Airport Pick-up service, please contact our office two weeks before your arrival date.

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