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The General Arts and Science: English Language Studies (ELS) program has 4 levels ranging from beginning English language learners to Level 4 for high intermediate and advanced learners of English. Our program will offer you skill-based courses that are dedicated to focusing on your reading, writing, listening, pronunciation and speaking skills. Along with these core language courses, you will also take credit-based courses that focus specifically on student success and knowledge about Canadian society. This intensive program focuses on academic English language skills that will prepare you for success in college/university, or your career. Prospective students will be placed in one of the 4 levels based on the results of our Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement (CELAP) test and will be taught by TESL-certified professors.
You will have the choice to take hybrid on-campus or fully online delivery modes each semester, which is 15 weeks long, including one ‘Student Success Week’.
Please note: The following categories of domestic applicants can enrol in the General Arts and Science: English Language Studies program (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees or convention refugees). Classes run based on minimum enrolment requirements.
Please note: For international students only, we offer mid-term entry into our program in March, July, and November for new international students. These accelerated, 7-week delivery options will require a higher language placement test score. Please contact the ELS program coordinator if you have any questions.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
3 Terms
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International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2449.19 | $2019.19 | $2019.19 |
| Year Total | $6487.57 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International - ESL Program Tuition | $5500.00 | $5500.00 | $5500.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $7506.19 | $6546.19 | $6546.19 |
| Year Total | $20598.57 |
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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Kitchener – Doon
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