Levels AP1-AP5 focus on helping build a solid foundation of English proficiency in all four language skills—reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Students who successfully complete Level AP5 may apply to the York University English Language Institute’s Bridging Program, where they can take a class for academic credit while completing the remainder of their language proficiency requirements to be admitted to York.

Levels AP6-AP9 focus on the kinds of language, critical thinking and study skills required to be a successful student in a university or college setting where English is the language of instruction.

Students who successfully complete Level AP6 are eligible to apply for Conditional Admission* to York University. Conditionally-admitted students are also eligible to apply to Pre-Destination York program.

Conditionally-admitted students who successfully complete Level AP7 or Pre-Destination York program are eligible to apply to the Destination York Program, where they can complete the equivalent of Levels AP8 and AP9 in one very intensive eight-week program.

In the Academic Program, you will study online in a live classroom environment with our expert instructors guiding you through the course material. Our online courses allow you to drop-in daily to study in a group for 15 hours per week. You will also have a weekly five-hour module of self-study where you can hone your skills on your own time to advance your English proficiency.

Each level’s self-study module builds to a unique learning project that will showcase the new language skills you have learned. During this project, you will investigate real-world issues and themes using an inquiry-based approach. The project will sharpen your critical thinking skills while enriching your English vocabulary and overall language ability. Examples of projects are sustainability brochures, debates on world issues, and a job skills WebQuest.

All courses are delivered through custom-designed Moodle classes, allowing you to prepare for university from the comfort of your own home. In addition, we offer up to 10 additional hours of English learning per week through our wide complement of optional activities, which include: clubs, conversation partners and student-led discussions.

Online Delivery Summary

• Program length: 8 weeks per session
• Online Class size: 17 students maximum
• Synchronous Classroom hours/week (live instruction): 15
• Asynchronous hours per week: 5
• Access to support services
• Technology requirements: a computer with reliable, high speed internet, camera and microphone
• Online start dates:
  • June 29 – August 21, 2020
  • May 4 – June 26, 2020

• Program length: 8 weeks (per level)
• Class size: Approximately 16 students
• Classroom hours/week: 20 hours
• 6 start times per year
• Social and cultural activities and undergraduate student conversation partners

This program consists of 20 hours of instruction per week, offered Monday-Friday including a choice of seminars to accommodate students’ specific learning. Students will be placed in a morning, afternoon, or evening session depending on their placement level. The level is determined by a test written on the first day of the session.*

University Life, a range of co-curricular activities designed to provide a balanced program of in- and out-of-classroom learning, includes:

• Orientation to the York University campus
• Access to self-study facilities available for use before and after class
• Conversation Partners
• Daily student-led discussion sessions
• Campus activities that will bring students into contact with other members of the York community
• York Admissions advising sessions
• Workshops on university life skills, including topics such as time management skills, applying for admission, and testing strategies
• York English Language Test (Levels AP7-AP9 only)
• Attendance at university lectures (Levels AP6-AP9 only)

An e-mail account, internet and library access, textbooks and limited printing and photocopying services are included in the tuition fee.

You are at least 18 years old*

*If you are under 18, you still may be eligible. Contact the English Language Institute to confirm.

Academic Program Student Handbook

Please refer to the following document for Academic Cancellation & Refund Policy questions & answers:

Cancellation, Transfer and Refund Policies and Procedures

• Online: Available Sessions
• Bank Transfers: Please contact the English Language Institute if you intend to pay by bank transfer. Please be aware that most international bank transfers requests will be charged a bank transfer fee. Please ask your bank for details. Students are responsible to ensure the money they have sent to English Language Institute covers any bank transfer fees.
• Money Order: The Money Order should be made payable to York University. Please mail the original Money Order to our office at the following mailing address:
  York University English Language Institute
  Suite 035 Founders College
  4700 Keele Street
  Toronto, Ontario
  M3J 1P3 CANADA

• English Language Institute Application Fee: $200.00 (one-time only, non-refundable) for new students.
• Deposit of $500.00 (non-refundable) per course is required to complete your registration and receive a Letter of Acceptance.
• Health Insurance (Emergency Medical coverage) is available for additional cost of $100.00 per two month session.

If you are unable to join the first day of the course, please immediately contact us in order to find out the last possible day to attend the program. Attendance deadlines do apply.

*Fees subject to change

• Placement Fee: $200.00 (one-time only, non-refundable).
• Homestay includes three meals a day.
• You may apply for residence if you are between the ages of 18 and 29.
• For most Fall & Winter courses: Residence includes a meal plan.
• For most Summer courses: Residence does not include a meal plan.

Cancellation, Transfer and Refund Policies and Procedures

Please refer to the following document for Academic Program questions & answers:

Academic Program Student Handbook

• Students and instructors are expected to maintain a professional relationship characterized by courtesy, collegiality and mutual respect and to refrain from actions that would be disruptive to such a relationship;
• It is the responsibility of the instructor to maintain an appropriate academic atmosphere in the classroom and the responsibility of the student to cooperate in that endeavour; and,
• The instructor is the best person to decide, in first instance, whether such an atmosphere is present in the class and may, at their discretion, take steps that they feel are appropriate to resolve an issue or dispute.
• In any case, where a student feels that this policy has been violated, they are urged to: notify the instructor of the course/program as soon as possible. Students may be asked to provide a detailed written description of their complaint to the instructor. The instructor may take measures they feel are appropriate to resolve the issue and/or may forward the complaint to the English Language Institute for review. Please refer to the full policy document on the York University website at: http://www.yorku.ca/scdr/