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Program description - May 2027
Our one-year General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) certificate program focuses on academic English language skills that will prepare you with the language requirements necessary to pursue other post-secondary programs in Ontario.
You will take courses that will develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, with an emphasis on pronunciation. You will also be required to take credit-based courses that will develop your knowledge about Canada and prepare you for success in higher education.
Program highlights
- The ELS program has two levels, each taking one full term (15 weeks) to complete.
- New students are placed in one of the two levels based on the results of our online Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement (CELAP) test, or other approved language test.
Delivery options
- Hybrid: Two days online (synchronous) and three days on campus.
- Online: All classes are online (synchronous).
Note:
Domestic applicants eligible for this program include:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Refugees or convention refugees
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2027-2028 academic year (September 2027 to August 2028) will be released in Spring 2027. Students continuing their studies into the 2027-2028 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
1 Term
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|
| FT Program Tuition – Basic + | $1692.04 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $128.70 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $23.45 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $74.00 |
| Student Services | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces 2 | $25.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2659.55 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
| Description | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7738.39 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $224.40 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $113.85 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $23.45 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $74.00 |
| Student Services | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces 2 | $25.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9290.45 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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Financial assistance
Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - May 2027 - Kitchener – Doon
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