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 twice each year in winter and summer.
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 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 exclusively offered online.
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!
At Queen’s School of English, we believe that language is the gateway to opportunity. Whether you're preparing for academic success, advancing your career, or exploring the world, our innovative English programs are designed to meet your goals. With expert instructors, personalized support, and an engaging intercultural community, you'll gain more than just language skills—you'll build confidence, connections, friendships, and a pathway to your brightest future. Start your journey at one of Canada’s leading universities and experience the transformative power of language learning like never before. Whether it’s in our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, our Academic English Foundations program (AEF), our Canadian English Experience (CEE) program, Canadian Academic Skills, English and Sustainability (CASES) program or through one of our pathways into Queen’s University, such as our QBridge Accelerated (QBA) program, we have the programs that will best suit your language learning needs.
| EAP | CASES | CEE | QBA | AEF | |
| Weeks | 12 | 3 | 3–4 | 8.5 | 6 |
| Hours per week | 22.5 | 20.5 | 21 | 30 | 22.5 |
| Offerings per year | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Time of year | Winter, summer, fall | April, August | August, February, March | July, August | Winter, summer, fall |
| Price per hour | Can$21.48 | Can$37.40 | Can$35.71 | Can$50.59 | Can$28.89 |
| Format | In-person / online for graduate pathways | In-person | In-person | In-person / hybrid possible | In-person |
| Placement test | English Placement Test | Interview | Interview | N/A | English Placement Test |
| Credential | Certificate of completion (QBridge students can continue to undergraduate studies) | Certificate of completion | Certificate of completion | Certificate of completion (QBridge students can continue to undergraduate studies) | Certificate of completion |
| Credit/non-credit | Non-credit (Upper level QBridge students can take one credit course concurrently) | Non-credit | Non-credit | Non-credit | Non-credit |
| Additional Fees | UHIP, student fees, textbook (~Can$700) | UHIP, student fees (~Can$240) | UHIP, student fees, textbook (~Can$400) | UHIP, student fees, textbook (~Can$600) | UHIP, student fees, textbook (~Can$570) |
| Application and Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
QSoE's 12-week English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, consisting of 22.5 hours per week, is designed to help students achieve personal, academic, and career success through English language training. The course joins listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with a focus on university-style tasks that prepare students for academic life and success beyond university. The curriculum emphasizes Canadian higher education learning strategies such as critical thinking, task-based learning, and academic integrity, while also developing practical career skills like teamwork, independent work, and project planning.
| Session | Dates | Application Deadline | Tuition Cost* |
| Summer 2024 | May 2, 2024—August 1, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Can$5,800 |
| Fall 2024 | September 5, 2024—December 5, 2024 | July 19, 2024 | Can$5,800 |
| Winter 2025 | January 9, 2025—April 10, 2025 | November 25, 2024 | Can$5,800 |
| Summer 2025 | May 1, 2025—July 31, 2025 | March 13, 2025 | Can$5,800 |
| Fall 2025 | September 4, 2025—December 4, 2025 | July 17, 2025 | Can$5,800 |
*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.
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The United Nations has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a global call to action to save the planet and our way of life. Join us at QSoE in exploring these goals and developing your English and academic skills in a 3-week integrated skills course. Students will gain transferable skills to use in their studies and employment, and to positively impact the world we live in for a healthy and prosperous future.
| Session | Dates | Application Deadline | Tuition Cost* |
| Summer 2024 | August 12, 2024—August 30, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Can$2,300 |
| Spring 2025 | April 10, 2025—April 30, 2025 | February 19, 2025 | Can$2,300 |
| Summer 2025 | August 11, 2025—August 29, 2025 | June 23, 2025 | Can$2,300 |
*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.
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Join us for an unforgettable 4-week English courses which joins integrated English practice with incredible activities and trips to some of the most recognizable landmarks in Canada such as Niagara Falls and Parliament Hill.
| Session | Dates | Application Deadline | Tuition Cost* |
| Summer 2024 | August 1, 2024—August 29, 2024 | June 14, 2024 | Can$3,000 |
| Winter 2025 | February 10, 2025—March 7, 2025 | December 23, 2024 | Can$3,000 |
*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.
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An English language pathway for academically competitive students for admission to a Queen’s undergraduate degree program who do not meet the required English language proficiency admission standard.
The QBridge pathway ensures that students are linguistically, academically, and culturally prepared to complete their Queen’s undergraduate degree studies.
Join us for the first 6 weeks of our 12-week intensive EAP program. AEF students will take part in the same high-quality, integrated skills classes as our EAP students, but will receive their final grade and certificate at midterm.
AEF is a wonderful opportunity for students who many not have the time to study in a full-12-week program, but who still want to take part in detailed practice and development of their English skills.
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.
This course includes
Language Support provides weekly online tutorials for university students currently enrolled in an English-language degree or diploma program. Here, you will improve your academic English language skills and apply them in your coursework.
Language Support tutorials group students with others in their area of study. Students meet weekly with qualified and experienced instructors to work on the following:
Our customized one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions offer personalized instruction specifically targeted to your learning needs.
Whether you seek to gain admission to a university or college or are already enrolled in credit course programs, our customized one-on-one tutoring will support your success.
Meet in real-time with a qualified English language instructor who will support you throughout your learning journey. Our instructors are English language specialists in specific skill and subject areas.
Students are matched with instructors based on their individual learning needs.
This tutoring service is ideal for English language learners who want targeted practice in specific language skill areas outside the classroom setting.
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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 winter 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 January to early April.
This program is intended for pre-applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Immigration and Citizenship Law, i.e. those who do not have conditional offers.