How to Apply

Now is the time to apply! Applicants who complete the TMU International Application by August 31, 2023, will have a reduced application fee of $50 CAD. This offer is only valid for international applicants applying through the TMU International Application.

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When you join us at the English Language Institute, you are unlocking your potential at Toronto Metropolitan University.

How to add the English pathway program to your application

English Language Pathway Programs

Including Pre-ESL + ESL Foundation (Two terms), ESL Foundation (Two terms), ESL Foundation (One term), and Pre-English Boost + English Boost (16 weeks)

Select the program titled 'English Language Pathway Programs' and add it to your application.

English Boost

Select the undergraduate program you would like to join after successfully completing your pathway program.

Submit your application

There are several ways to submit your application. If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide the documents in the original language as well as certified/notarized literal English translations.

TMU International Application

You may use this option if you are not a current high school student in Ontario.
You must arrange to have official academic transcripts submitted directly to the university by your issuing school and/or agency.

Reduced Application Fee: $50 CAD (previously $150 CAD, offer valid until August 31, 2023)

Apply now using the TMU International Application

OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre) 105 Application Form

You may use this option if you are not a current high school student in Ontario.
You must arrange to have official academic transcripts submitted directly to the university by your issuing school and/or agency.

Application Fee: Visit the OUAC guide to 105 fees (external link)

Apply now using the OUAC 105 Application Form

OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre) 101 Application Form

You may use this option if you are currently an Ontario high school student.
Applications submitted prior to June 1st will have their school transcripts submitted by their guidance office.

Application Fee: Visit the OUAC guide to 101 fees (external link)

Apply now using the OUAC 101 Application Form

TMU Application for Current and Previous TMU Students

You may use this option if you are:
Applying for reinstatement (were previously Required to Withdraw (RTW) or voluntarily left their program or have been discontinued, applying to change majors or programs)
Applying to be a Special Student

Application Fee: $90 CAD

Apply now using the TMU Application

Fill out our interest form

Once you have submitted your application, complete this form to receive emails about everything you need to unlock your potential at the English Language Institute.

Toronto Metropolitan University ("the University") collects personal information under the authority of the (PDF file) University Act and in accordance with the University Notice of Collection for international recruitment and other related purposes. The University will collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information by Toronto Metropolitan University, please contact the English Language Institute, 424 Yonge St, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5B 2H3, tmueli@torontomu.ca.