Pick your program! Do you want a Canadian cultural experience? Do you need help preparing for an exchange or degree program in English? Whatever your language-learning goal, we have a program for you!
This 12-week intensive English language program develops knowledge, skills, and strategies for academic success. It is offered three times per year in fall, winter, and summer.
This 3-week English immersion program focuses on developing language skills using Canadian academic content and the UN\'s Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes the knowledge, skills and strategies needed for academic success and is offered twice each year in early spring and summer.
This 3–4 week English immersion program is ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in Canadian culture while learning English. It is offered once per year in winter.
QBridge is an English language pathway for students who have been given a conditional offer of admission to a Queen\'s University undergraduate program.
This 6-week intensive English language program builds the foundational knowledge, skills, and strategies for academic success. It is offered three times per year in fall, winter, and summer.
English for Beginners is a free 6-module online ESL course that will give you the chance to improve your English skills with some fun activities. When you finish the course, you will receive a digital badge of completion.
Language Support provides weekly online tutorials for university students currently enrolled in an English-language degree or diploma program.
Our customized one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions offer personalized instruction specifically targeted to your learning needs.
Queen’s School of English is proud to partner with many different parts of the University and Kingston community to provide language programming to support student journeys from English Learner to Graduate.
This part-time 2-semester, 24-week intensive English language program develops knowledge, skills, and strategies for academic success in the Queen's Faculty of Law Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law.
This fall 12–week intensive English language program develops knowledge, skills, and strategies for academic success in the Queen's Faculty of Law Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. It is only offered online once per year from early September to early December.
This unique, four-week online course offers comprehensive training in English language skills tailored specifically for the mining sector. Advance your career in the mining industry while improving your English language skills. Join us and become part of a global community of professionals who make a difference in the mining industry.
For more than 80 years the Queen’s School of English has provided outstanding student support, well-researched curriculum, exceptional instruction, and a vibrant student life program.
Queen’s University recognizes the value of language education and founded Queen's School of English (QSoE) in 1942, which makes QSoE one of the oldest continuously operating language schools of its kind in Canada. From imperial princes and rock stars to marriages and soap operas, QSoE has been a part of building connections between people in Kingston and beyond and has touched countless lives across the decades and around the world.
We nurture the English skills necessary for student success within our vibrant and welcoming university community.
To empower change leaders with the academic, linguistic, and intercultural tools to do good in the world.
Ensure our planning, decisions, and actions keep students at the heart of everything we do
Foster belonging and a commitment to equity from all
Align consistently, honestly and transparently to our principles
Provide service to local and wider global communities
Study languages in Canada! Canada is the destination of choice for international students. Queen's sits in the safe and beautiful city of Kingston, Ontario, Canada and is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee territory. Kingston has an active student community and is convenient for travelling to Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.
Learn English at Queen’s University, a top university in Canada. Established in 1841, Queen’s University is one of Canada’s oldest universities. Queen's School of English students are integrated into campus life, with full access to Queen’s University facilities: libraries, sports and recreation centres, and over 400 student clubs.
Experience the safe, beautiful city of Kingston, Ontario. Our vibrant city is full of culture, history and more restaurants than you could ever eat at during your stay!
Canada offers welcoming and affordable educational opportunities for students from around the world. Canada is a top study destination because of its high-quality education institutions and the opportunity for work and/or immigration upon completion of studies.
When the first Europeans began to arrive in Southern Ontario in the early 1600s, the north shore of Lake Ontario and the area originally known as Katarokwi (Kingston) were a shifting home to both the Huron-Wendat Peoples and the Haudenosaunee (pronounced: Hoe-den-oh-‘show-nee) people of the Five Nations/Iroquois confederacy. These peoples spoke related Iroquoian languages. Beside these peoples lived the Anishinaabek (pronounced: A-nish-in-‘a-beg who speak the Anishinaabemowin language, which is a member of the Algonquian language family. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies.
Although students will visit QSoE to improve their English, it is important to acknowledge that this is not the native language of these lands.
Learn MoreQueen's School of English is committed to fostering academic and linguistic success for our students while integrating equitable, inclusive and just practices that empower our learners with diverse lived experiences to thrive at Queen’s University. We strive to create a sense of belonging and community that embodies an intersectionality of perspectives, backgrounds and identities all while empowering each individual to reach their full potential.
At Queen’s School of English, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with studying in a new country. Our dedicated team is passionate about helping students succeed academically, socially, and personally throughout their journey in Canada. We take pride in creating a welcoming and supportive community where everyone feels valued and empowered to make a positive impact.
| Hometown | Warszawa, Poland |
| Hobbies | Pottery, cooking, gardening, and travelling |
| Idiom | Break a leg |
| Fun Fact | I was a competitive dancer that went to nationals. |
| Kingston Tip | There are lots of places to do fun things for free or cheap! Check out tennis courts, baseball diamonds, public pools, and skating arenas |
| Hometown | Perth Road Village, Ontario, Canada |
| Hobbies | Taking photos, hiking trails and spending time with friends and family |
| Idiom | Never say never. |
| Fun Fact | I practiced karate at the Honbu Dojo when I lived in Okinawa. |
| Kingston Tip | Check out the trails at Lemoine Point Conservation Area. |
| Hometown | Wuxi, Jiangsu, China |
| Hobbies | Travel, reading, music and cooking |
| Idiom | Someone to love, something to do, something to look forward to. |
| Fun Fact | I love the beach, even though I'm not a fan of swimming. |
| Kingston Tip | So many great restaurants to try out! |
| Hometown | Sydenham, Ontario, Canada |
| Hobbies | Exercise, reading, travel |
| Idiom | Silver lining |
| Fun Fact | I have my motorcycle license. |
| Kingston Tip | Lake Ontario Park is a hidden gem! |
| Hometown | Cornwall, Ontario, Canada |
| Hobbies | Gardening, reading, listening to podcasts |
| Idiom | You've bought the farm. |
| Fun Fact | I have taught over 4,000 students since I've been at QSoE. |
| Kingston Tip | Visit one of our beautiful public libraries! |
| Hometown | Montreal, Québec, Canada |
| Hobbies | Running, reading, traveling |
| Idiom | What Goes Around, Comes Around. |
| Fun Fact | I have one son who is an Engineer in Toronto. |
| Kingston Tip | Enjoy Lake Ontario during the different seasons. |
| Hometown | Hamilton, Scotland, UK |
| Hobbies | Reading, Crossword Puzzles, Video Games |
| Idiom | To play devil's advocate |
| Fun Fact | I have visited more than 30 countries |
| Kingston Tip | Kingston has lots of great restaurants! My go to is some Cambodian food at Pat's Restaurant. |
| Hometown | Hagersville, Ontario, Canada |
| Hobbies | Words, guitar, painting, games, hockey |
| Idiom | All hat, no cattle. |
| Fun Fact | I once had a job tending bar in a treehouse bar. |
| Kingston Tip | Join Kingston MTB for cycling and skiing |
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