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This program is offered in the Niagara region and includes three hours of classes a day in reading, writing, grammar, listening, and oral expression, as well as afternoon activities. You can stay with a host family and experience life in the Niagara region, or you can move into one of our university residence buildings and become immersed in campus life. Enjoy the beauty of the region and the fun of the community that Niagara has to offer. Make your experience a memorable one.
Example activities:
- Niagara Falls
- Canada’s Wonderland
- Niagara-On-The-Lake Tours
- We offer workshops in various areas of interest to students to practise English in a variety of topics. The program is also run concurrently with international students to create a community of English language learners.
Choosing the Explore program at the Agricultural Campus of Dalhousie University in Truro means signing up for an unforgettable linguistic and cultural experience, where you’ll make new connections and incredible discoveries. Not only will you have access to top-notch campus facilities, but you will also have a chance to visit some of the most beautiful sites and attractions in Nova Scotia. We offer a range of workshops and classes tailored to your interests and goals. Your biggest concern during the program will be that there are only 24 hours in a day to experience everything the program and Truro have to offer. Regardless of your level of English-language proficiency—from beginner to advanced—you’ll leave the program with more confidence and enhanced language skills.
Example activities:
- See the word-famous views and sunsets of Peggy’s Cove.
- Enjoy daily on-campus activities such as a variety of sports, themed events, and karaoke.
- Visit exciting off-campus locations such as Halifax, Lunenburg, a variety of beaches, the mall, and Victoria Park.
- Enjoy access to several Dalhousie facilities, including the gym, basketball and volleyball courts, and the library.
- Discover Truro, the hub of Nova Scotia, and explore all it has to offer.
- Immerse yourself in the warm, welcoming culture of the Maritimes!
Are you a student at a Canadian university? Are you functionally fluent in French (NCLC Level 5 or CEFR Level B1, or higher)? Are you planning to teach French, or to teach in French, after you graduate? Are you interested in improving your spoken French and experiencing francophone Canadian culture? Then you’ll love this opportunity to immerse yourself for five weeks in a unilingual French-speaking city on the shore of the St. Lawrence River and work with experienced teachers to expand your command of French!
Example activities:
- Cultural activities for future teachers
- Pedagogical activities for future teachers
- Discovery day trips in the Kamouraska
- Exclusively francophone environment.
- French classes based on action and communicative
- Free activities daily until 10 p.m.
Immerse yourself in francophone culture in La Pocatière — a safe and beautiful French-speaking town on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River. In the morning, you will study French with dedicated and engaged teachers. In the afternoon, you will attend supervised workshops in dance, theatre, arts, sports, or journalism, or go on exciting outings to Quebec City, Grosse Île, or an Arbraska park. In the evening, you can chat with the friendly locals, go to a festive masquerade ball, or just relax by a campfire on the riverbank. By the time you leave, you will have made remarkable progress in the French language as well as some happy memories and enduring friendships.
Example activities:
- Trips to Quebec City and Grosse-Île
- Outing to the Village Vacances Valcartier
- Beluga whales tour
- Exclusively francophone environment.
- French classes based on action and communicative approaches.
- Free activities daily until 10 p.m.
Immerse yourself in francophone culture in La Pocatière — a safe and beautiful French-speaking town on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River. In the morning, you will study French with dedicated and engaged teachers. In the afternoon, you will attend supervised workshops in dance, theatre, arts, sports, or journalism, or go on exciting outings to Quebec City, Grosse Île, or an Arbraska park. In the evening, you can chat with the friendly locals, go to a festive masquerade ball, or just relax by a campfire on the riverbank. By the time you leave, you will have made remarkable progress in the French language as well as some happy memories and enduring friendships.
Example activities:
- Trips to Quebec City and Grosse-Île
- Outing to the Village Vacances Valcartier
- Beluga whales tour
- Exclusively francophone environment.
- French classes based on action and communicative approaches.
- Free activities daily until 10 p.m.
Trois-Rivières is a beautiful city in an ideal location, halfway between Quebec City and Montreal on the St. Lawrence River. This safe, entirely francophone port city is proud of its rich history and traditions. Trois-Rivières residents (known as “Trifluviens”) are famous for their friendliness and open-minded attitudes. The city is surrounded by magical landscapes with many attractive features. Discover l’École de français at the Cégep de Trois-Rivières!
Example activities
- Weekend in Montreal
- Camping trip in the Quebec City area
- More than 20 optional activities every day!
- A totally French-speaking environment
- Loads of optional activities and trips
- Residences right across the street
The online summer program at the UBC English Language Institute provides the same curriculum as our on-campus program, in a format that is convenient for those who choose to study virtually. Students from different parts of Canada will come together in online classes to improve their English-language skills in the context of current themes on global citizenship. The full-time Explore program at UBC consists of predominantly synchronous (instructor-led) lessons supported by some asynchronous (own-time) activities.
What makes our program special and unique?
- Each day starts with virtual classroom lessons that focus on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. The classes are followed by workshops that are designed to encourage the use of the skills studied in the classes. Our online classes are interactive and use a variety of tools to create an engaging learning environment. Students will receive extensive feedback from experienced English Language Institute instructors and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with their classmates.
- In addition to the program curriculum, we offer a schedule of optional sociocultural activities hosted by cultural assistants—all current UBC students. These activities provide a space to interact in a fun and exciting English environment. Virtual activities include tours of local sites, language games, arts and crafts, and celebrations of cultural events.
Experience language and cultural immersion in Vancouver, the gateway to the Pacific! At Langara, you’ll have the opportunity to hone your English skills. The program also includes interesting workshops, excursions into the city, and activities in the great outdoors of Canada’s west coast. Staying with a host family ensures you’ll have a fantastic time and enjoy a full immersion experience.
Example activities:
- Visiting Grouse Mountain
- Kayaking in the Pacific Ocean
- Exploring the Vancouver Aquarium
- Stunning campus in the heart of Vancouver
- The opportunity to live with families who can show students around the city
- Language proficiency program that allows participants to practise their language skills both in and outside the classroom
This program is offered in the Niagara region and includes three hours of classes a day in reading, writing, grammar, listening, and oral expression, as well as afternoon activities. You can stay with a host family and experience life in the Niagara region, or you can move into one of our university residence buildings and become immersed in campus life. Enjoy the beauty of the region and the fun of the community that Niagara has to offer. Make your experience a memorable one.
Example activities:
- Niagara Falls
- Canada’s Wonderland
- Niagara-On-The-Lake Tours
- We offer workshops in various areas of interest to students to practise English in a variety of topics. The program is also run concurrently with international students to create a community of English language learners.
Explore the University of Winnipeg! For over 25 years, students from Canada have been choosing the University of Winnipeg’s Explore Program to increase their knowledge and skills in the English language.
Located on Treaty One land, in the heart of the Métis homeland, the University of Winnipeg offers a compact, diverse, multicultural academic community that is committed to access and excellence. We are proud of our dynamic campus and a downtown hub that connects people from diverse cultures and fosters a global citizenry.
The Explore Program at the University of Winnipeg brings a learning and cultural experience that will leave students with a new appreciation for the English language, while making new friends and enjoying all that Winnipeg has to offer.
What makes our program special and unique?
- We offer an intensive and robust program that prepares students for future workplaces and academic environments.
- All our classes are taught by highly experienced certified instructors.
- Our sociocultural activities may include, but are not limited to, trips to art galleries and museums and/or historic site visits.
- An Indigenous component may be included in your lessons.
- We offer an optional paid workplace experience program: Languages at Work (LAW) for in-person students. LAW offers students unique opportunities to continue developing their language skills in an anglophone setting.
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