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Course Description

This program takes a communicative approach in developing fluency and functional language skills.  Students will work individually or with classmates in an active classroom setting.  Students are expected to play active roles in classes.  There are 4-week and 5-week formats.

Courses:

  • General English communication skills
  • Literature Circle discussion groups
  • Pronunciation
  • Vocabulary/Idioms (5-week format only)

Optional courses available to enrol in with ESL 101:

Please see Admission, Payment and Refunds for information on admission, payment options and refunds.

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Registration Process

English Language Program Registration Process

Prerequisites

Students must be 18 years of age or older.*

*If you are 17 and have completed high school, please contact the English Language Program.

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Type
Class
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2025 to Jan 31, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
120.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $2,100.00 or $200.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Type
Class
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Feb 10, 2025 to Mar 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
120.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $2,100.00 or $200.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Type
Class
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jun 30, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
100.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $1,950.00 or $200.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Type
Class
Days
T, W, Th, F, M
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Aug 05, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
100.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $1,950.00 or $200.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Type
Class
Days
T, W, Th, F, M
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Aug 05, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
100.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $1,950.00 Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Section Notes

PAL-Eligible Course Section: This course section is limited to international students who require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for a study permit. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca/policies for more information. 

Type
Class
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Feb 09, 2026 to Mar 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
Hours
120.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $2,100.00 or $200.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
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