English Language Studies programs in Canada

Canada lists english language studies programs from institutions across the country. Review each programme's duration, fees and admission criteria, and filter by what matters most to your plans.

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What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Programs in Canada are offered at these levels: Foundation, Micro-credential, Certificate, Diploma, Trades - Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

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Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Canada. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

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43 programs found

Langara English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Langara College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

langara.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 7 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: CAD 5,720 / semester

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English Language Proficiency Diploma - Academic English

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

kpu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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Foundation in English as a Second Language Program

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

nlc.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Thompson Rivers University World rank #3,064

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit

International tuition: CAD 717 / credit

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Foundation in English for Academic Purposes Program

Capilano University

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

capilanou.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 4 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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English Language Certificate

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

okanagan.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

okanagan.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: CAD 9,952 / semester

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Cert in English Language Program

Selkirk College

Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

selkirk.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,200 / semester

International tuition: CAD 6,935 / semester

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English Foundation Program - UBCO

The University of British Columbia World rank #64

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Foundation

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 6,800 / total

International tuition: CAD 11,562 / total

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Applied Linguistics Diploma

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

uvic.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 6,500 / total

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Foundation in English as a Second Language Program

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Foundation

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 14 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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ASL and Deaf Studies Certificate

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

vcc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 10 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,400 / total

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ESL Pathways Certificate

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

vcc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

International tuition: CAD 27,330 / total

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ESL Pathways Certificate - Advanced

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

vcc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

International tuition: CAD 14,277 / total

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Foundation in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

vcc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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AI-Assisted English Language Learning Micro-Certificate - UBCV

The University of British Columbia World rank #64

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

ubc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Micro-credential

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: Online

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,600 / total

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Customized English for Professional Communication Certificate of Completion

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

uvic.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Proficiency in Academic College English Certificate

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

douglascollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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Basic English as a Second Language Certificate

Camosun College

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

camosun.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

Program page

English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Camosun College

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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English Language Development Certificate

Camosun College

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

camosun.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / total

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Cert in General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes

Cambrian College

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

cambriancollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,186 / year

International tuition: CAD 12,396 / year

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Cert in English Language Studies (GAS) (15-60 Wks) (Depend On Student Needs)

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

conestogac.on.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Duration: 16 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,384 / year

International tuition: CAD 11,330 / year

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Cert in Language Interpreter Training (Part-time)

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

conestogac.on.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: English Language Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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English Language Studies programs in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

How do I choose the right program?

Langara English for Academic Purposes Certificate

English Language Proficiency Diploma - Academic English

Foundation in English as a Second Language Program

English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Foundation in English for Academic Purposes Program

English Language Certificate

English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Cert in English Language Program

English Foundation Program - UBCO

Applied Linguistics Diploma

Foundation in English as a Second Language Program

ASL and Deaf Studies Certificate

ESL Pathways Certificate

ESL Pathways Certificate - Advanced

Foundation in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program

AI-Assisted English Language Learning Micro-Certificate - UBCV

Customized English for Professional Communication Certificate of Completion

Proficiency in Academic College English Certificate

Basic English as a Second Language Certificate

English for Academic Purposes Certificate

English Language Development Certificate

Cert in General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes

Cert in English Language Studies (GAS) (15-60 Wks) (Depend On Student Needs)

Cert in Language Interpreter Training (Part-time)

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