116 Short courses in Language Studies in North America

The English Language Program (ELP) at Virginia Commonwealth University offers seven sessions per year. These sessions have different start dates. Please review the session dates for the upcoming semesters.

Are you interested in studying an undergraduate degree at North Central but need to study English beforehand? Do you want to study English intensively to meet academic or professional goals? If you answered yes to either question, the Intensive English Programme from North Central College could be a great fit for you. 

Are you on a visa and want to work on your advanced English skills? Do you almost have the score for ‘direct’ admission, but are missing it by a few points? If you answer yes to these questions, the Excel Programme from North Central College could be a great option for you! In this programme, you start your degree while refining your academic English skills in your first semester at North Central.

Dalhousie University's Academic courses offers programmes for academic credit that you can apply to your university studies.

The Pre-English Boost and English Boost Program from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) is an intensive programme teaching in-depth English proficiency in an accelerated time frame.

Dalhousie University's English for Academic Purposes course is a full-time programme that will help you improve your English for university study. It is designed for students who want to study at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Niagara College's intensive English For Academic Preparation (EAP) degree is a high-quality, comprehensive program designed to help you build confidence and master the English language skills needed to thrive in college, university, or the workplace. 

The Pre-ESL Foundation and ESL Foundation Programme from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) teaches in-depth English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 

This English Boost Language Course from the Toronto Metropolitan University, English Language Institute (ELI) is an intensive programme teaching in-depth English proficiency in an accelerated time frame. 

Dalhousie University's English in Canada course is an immersion experience that combines language classes and a robust sociocultural programme.

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) from St. Clair College is an intensive, full-time academic pathway programme. 

This English Language and Culture programme from Niagara College combines language learning with cultural exploration through interactive classes, excursions, and social activities—helping you build confidence in real-life communication.

The English Language Learning (ELL) course from Centennial College is an intensive five-level, full-time program designed for international students who wish to improve their English language skills. If you're an international student, this program will help you build on and improve your language skills for success in college, university or your career.

This ESL Foundation Programme from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) teaches in-depth English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 

On the GAS-English for Academic Purposes Certificate (Program #478) from Mohawk College learn and gain confidence in academic English language skills in a Canadian college environment. Complete Semester 3 to meet Language Proficiency Requirements for post-secondary college programs.

This English as an Additional Language (EAL, ESL) – REAL Certificate, Language Course from Westcliff University helps international students improve their English and academic skills to study at an American university.

The TOEFL Exam Preparation Courses offered by St Giles International is aimed at non-native students wishing to gain a good understanding of North American English, with a view to studying at USA and Canada based colleges and universities where instruction is given in the English language.

This IELTS Exam Preparation course at St Giles International focuses on expanding the students’ ability to both understand and use complex academic language incorporating General English to improve grammar, vocabulary and communicative skills.

The International Semester Course (ISC) from St Giles International is designed for students who wish to spend 6+ months abroad studying English and experiencing British, or Canadian life.

This Standard General English Course at Centre of English Studies is designed for students who want to improve their overall level of English to communicate more fluently in work, travel and everyday life.