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English Boost Pathways
Is this for me?
English Boost (8 weeks) is an intensive program teaching in-depth English proficiency in an accelerated time frame. Build your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with 25-30 hours of classroom activity weekly. In addition, your weekly schedule will include conversation circles, debates and other interactive learning opportunities to improve your ability to communicate effectively in academic and social contexts. This program is half the duration of the ESL Foundation Program (one term). Pre-English Boost + English Boost (16 weeks) requires you to complete an additional 8 weeks of instruction and interactive exercises before starting the English Boost program.
The length of the program is determined by your English score:
English proficiency requirements
IELTS 6.0, or Duolingo 105-115, or TOEFL iBT 79-82, or equivalent
Cost
$9,895 CAD1 (includes tuition, materials, ancillary fees and health insurance)
Upcoming dates
English Boost
Start date: June 30, 2025
End date: August 22, 2025
Duration: 8 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: September 2025
English Boost
Start date: October 20, 2025
End date: December 12, 2025
Duration: 8 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: January 2026
English Boost
Start date: March 9, 2026
End date: May 1, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: September 2026
English Boost
Start date: June 29, 2026
End date: August 21, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: September 2026
English Boost
Start date: October 19, 2026
End date: December 11, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: January 2027
The Pre-English Boost program is an additional 8 weeks including 20 hours of class per week of blended learning in both in-person and virtual formats. Upon completion, you will start the English Boost (8 weeks).
English proficiency requirements
IELTS 5.5, or Duolingo 95-100, or TOEFL iBT 69-78, or equivalent.
Cost
$14,954 CAD1 (includes tuition, materials, ancillary fees and health insurance)
Upcoming dates
Pre-English Boost + English Boost
Start date: August 25, 2025
End date: December 12, 2025
Duration: 16 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: January 2026
Pre-English Boost + English Boost
Start date: January 12, 2026
End date: May 1, 2026
Duration: 16 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: September 2026
Pre-English Boost + English Boost
Start date: May 4, 2026
End date: August 21, 2026
Duration: 16 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: September 2026
Pre-English Boost + English Boost
Start date: August 24, 2026
End date: December 11, 2026
Duration: 16 weeks
🎓 Start your undergraduate program: January 2027
Blended Delivery
Our classes will be delivered in a blended format: in person and virtually. You will be located in the heart of downtown Toronto to attend classes in person, where public health protocols will be followed closely. The remainder of student learning is completed virtually synchronously and asynchronously with the support of your instructor and through structured, independent learning.
Global Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our global curriculum provides students with an opportunity to learn how to develop solutions to real-world problems as they connect their undergraduate program as well as lived experiences to the SDG themes and sub-themes taught in the classroom.
After completion
Successful completion of the English Boost or Pre-English Boost + English Boost program allows you to join any of our 60+ undergraduate degree programs.
Explore Our Award-Winning Facility
Take a virtual tour of the English Language Institute.
Notes
- Fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year, expressed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Visit Tuition and Fees for the most accurate figures.
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