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Unlock Your Global Potential at QSoE

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 22.5 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

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

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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.

  • 12-week, 22.5-hour-per-week English training for personal, academic, and career success
  • Curriculum focuses on university assignments, critical thinking, and real-life work skills
  • Electives in areas like sports, drama, business, and invention
  • Includes extracurricular activities and optional weekend trips to major attractions
View in-depth information about the EAP program

EAP Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Winter 2025January 9, 2025—April 10, 2025November 25, 2024Can$5,800
Summer 2025May 1, 2025—July 31, 2025March 13, 2025Can$5,800
Fall 2025September 4, 2025—December 4, 2025July 17, 2025Can$5,800
Winter 2026January 8, 2026—April 9, 2026November 20, 2025Can$5,800
Summer 2026May 7, 2026—August 6, 2026March 19, 2026Can$5,800
Fall 2026September 3, 2026—December 3, 2026July 16, 2026Can$5,800
Winter 2027January 7, 2027—April 8, 2027November 19, 2026Can$5,800
Summer 2027May 6, 2027—August 6, 2027March 18, 2027Can$5,800

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

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Canadian Academic Skills, English and Sustainability (CASES)

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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.

  • 3-week, 20.5 hours per week program for academic success and promotion of sustainability
  • Curriculum focusses on integrated academic skill development for success in a sustainability-focussed Canadian academic context
  • Evening and weekend Kingston activities
  • SDG-focused field trips and excursions
View in-depth information about the CASES program

CASES Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Spring 2025April 10, 2025—April 30, 2025February 19, 2025Can$2,300
Summer 2025August 11, 2025—August 29, 2025June 23, 2025Can$2,300
Spring 2026April 15, 2026—May 6, 2026February 25, 2026Can$2,300
Summer 2026August 17, 2026—September 4, 2026June 29, 2026Can$2,300

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

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Canadian English Experience (CEE)

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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.

  • 3-4 week, 21 hours per week program for exploring and learning through English about all that Canada has to offer
  • Curriculum focussed on integrated language skill development with a focus on oral production
  • Evening and weekend Kingston activities
  • 2 weekend trips outside of Kingston
View in-depth information about the CEE program

CEE Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Winter 2025February 10, 2025—March 7, 2025December 23, 2024Can$3,000
Summer 2025August 1, 2025—August 22, 2025June 25, 2025Can$3,000
Winter 2026February 9, 2026—March 6, 2026December 22, 2025Can$3,000

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

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QBridge

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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.

  • QBridge Accelerated: 8-9 week, 30 hours per week intensive academic preparation pathway program
  • QBridge EAP: 12 week, 22.5 hours per week pathway program for academic success
  • Curriculum focuses on academic language skill refinement needed for success in university undergraduate studies
  • For students who have been given a conditional offer of admission to a Queen's University undergraduate program.
  • Includes Student Life program
QBridge Pathway Diagram
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Apply
OUAC
EAP 110
EAP 120
EAP 130
EAP 132
EAP 140
EAP 150
QBA
Graduated / Full Entry
Graduated / Full Entry
Graduated / Full Entry
English for Academic Purposes requires IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
QBridge Accelerated requires IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Ontario Universities' Application Centre
Graduated
Entry
  • EAP 140 = 77% or B+
  • EAP 150 = 70% or B-
  • QBA = 70% or B-
Full Entry
  • EAP 140 = 80% or A-
  • EAP 150 = 73% or B
  • QBA = 73% or B

QBridge Accelerated Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Summer 2025July 2, 2025—August 28, 2025See OUAC deadlinesCan$12,900
Summer 2026July 2, 2026—August 28, 2026See OUAC deadlinesCan$12,900

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

QBridge EAP Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Fall 2025September 2, 2025—December 4, 2025See OUAC deadlinesCan$5,800
Winter 2026January 8, 2026—April 9, 2026See OUAC deadlinesCan$5,800
Fall 2026September 3, 2026—December 3, 2026See OUAC deadlinesCan$ 5,800

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

View in-depth information about the QBridge EAP and QBridge Accelerated programs

Academic English Foundations (AEF)

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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.

  • 6-week, 22.5-hour-per-week English training for personal, academic, and career success
  • Curriculum focuses on university assignments, critical thinking, and real-life work skills
  • Electives in areas like sports, drama, business, and invention
  • Includes extracurricular activities and optional weekend trips to major attractions
View in-depth information about the AEF program

AEF Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Winter 2025January 9, 2025—February 21, 2025November 21, 2024Can$3,900
Summer 2025May 1, 2025—June 13, 2025March 13, 2025Can$3,900
Fall 2025September 4, 2025—October 17, 2025July 17, 2025Can$3,900
Winter 2026January 8, 2026—February 20, 2026November 20, 2025Can$3,900
Summer 2026May 7, 2026—June 19, 2026March 19, 2026Can$3,900
Fall 2026September 3, 2026—October 23, 2026July 16, 2026Can$3,900
Winter 2027January 7, 2027—February 19November 19, 2026Can$3,900
Summer 2027May 6, 2027—June 18, 2027March 18, 2027Can$3,900

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

Apply now!

English for Beginners

$ FREE!
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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

  • English vocabulary
  • grammar
  • listening
  • reading
  • writing and speaking through various tools and activities in theme-based modules
  • Free weekly drop-in session with a native English speaker!
START THE FREE COURSE!  

Language Support

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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:

  • 10-week, 1.5-3 hours per week program focussed on specific skill development with two or three other Queen’s students with similar needs
  • enhance understanding of the course and assignment expectations
  • review feedback received from course-related assignments
  • polish academic writing skills
  • learn about resources to support academic success

Language Support Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Winter 2025January 17, 2025—April 7, 2025January 7, 2025Can$1000
Summer 2025 May 1, 2025—August 31, 2025April 20, 2025Can$1000
Fall 2025September 12, 2025—November 28, 2025July 25, 2025Can$1000
Winter 2026January 16, 2026—April 6, 2026November 28, 2025Can$1000
Summer 2026May 15, 2026—July 31, 2026March 27, 2026Can$1000
Fall 2026September 18, 2026—December 4 2026August 7, 2026Can$1000

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

Apply now!

Tutoring

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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.

Tutoring Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Winter 2025January 9, 2025—April 30, 2025February 1, 2025Can$750
Summer 2025May 1, 2025—August 31, 2025April 20, 2025Can$750
Fall 2025September 4, 2025—November 28, 2025August 24, 2025Can$750
Winter 2026January 8, 2026—April 30, 2026December 27, 2025Can$ 750
Summer 2026May 7, 2026—August 31, 2026April 26, 2026Can$750
Fall 2026September 10, 2026—December 3, 2026July 30, 2026Can$750

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*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

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Pathways and Embedded Programs

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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:

English for Immigration and Citizenship Law Independent Study

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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 exclusively offered online in the winter semester.

Please note: Students enrolling in this course are not enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Immigration and Citizenship Law.

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.

  • 12-week, 22.5-hour-per-week (full time) online English classes
  • Curriculum focuses on assignments, critical thinking, and real-life work skills for Queen’s Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law students
  • Applicants are pre-screened at no cost to ensure good fit with program before registration and enrollment
  • Offered only in winter for students who intend to apply to Queen’s Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law
Learn more about this program

Schedule & Fees

SessionDatesApplication DeadlineTuition Cost*
Winter 2025January 9, 2025—April 10, 2025November 25, 2024Can$5,800

  View Date & Fees by Session

*Additional student fees will apply. The price of textbooks, lodging, and food is not included.

Dates & Fees by Session

  • Winter 2025
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes January 9, 2025 — April 10, 2025 Can$5,800 November 25, 2024
Academic English Foundations January 9, 2025 — February 21, 2025 Can$3,900 November 21, 2024
Canadian English Experience February 10, 2025 — March 7, 2025 Can$3,000 December 23, 2024
Language Support January 17, 2025 — April 7, 2025 Can$1000 January 7, 2025
Tutoring January 9, 2025 — April 30, 2025 Can$750 February 1, 2025
  • Spring 2025
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
Canadian Academic Skills, English and Sustainability April 10, 2025 — April 30, 2025 Can$2,300 February 19, 2025
  • Summer 2025
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes May 1, 2025 — July 31, 2025 Can$5,800 March 13, 2025
Academic English Foundations May 1, 2025 — June 13, 2025 Can$3,900 March 13, 2025
Canadian English Experience August 1, 2025 — August 22, 2025 Can$3,000 June 25, 2025
Canadian Academic Skills, English and Sustainability August 11, 2025 — August 29, 2025 Can$2,300 June 23, 2025
QBridge Accelerated July 2, 2025 — August 28, 2025 Can$12,900 See OUAC deadlines
Language Support May 1, 2025 — August 31, 2025 Can$1000 April 20, 2025
Tutoring May 1, 2025 — August 31, 2025 Can$750 April 20, 2025
  • Fall 2025
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes September 4, 2025 — December 4, 2025 Can$5,800 July 17, 2025
Academic English Foundations September 4, 2025 — October 17, 2025 Can$3,900 July 17, 2025
QBridge English for Academic Purposes September 2, 2025 — December 4, 2025 Can$5,800 See OUAC deadlines
Language Support September 12, 2025 — November 28, 2025 Can$1000 July 25, 2025
Tutoring September 4, 2025 — November 28, 2025 Can$750 August 24, 2025
  • Winter 2026
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes January 8, 2026 — April 9, 2026 Can$5,800 November 20, 2025
Academic English Foundations January 8, 2026 — February 20, 2026 Can$3,900 November 20, 2025
Canadian English Experience February 9, 2026 — March 6, 2026 Can$3,000 December 22, 2025
QBridge English for Academic Purposes January 8, 2026 — April 9, 2026 Can$5,800 See OUAC deadlines
Language Support January 16, 2026 — April 6, 2026 Can$1000 November 28, 2025
Tutoring January 8, 2026 — April 30, 2026 Can$ 750 December 27, 2025
  • Spring 2026
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
Canadian Academic Skills, English and Sustainability April 15, 2026 — May 6, 2026 Can$2,300 February 25, 2026
  • Summer 2026
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes May 7, 2026 — August 6, 2026 Can$5,800 March 19, 2026
Academic English Foundations May 7, 2026 — June 19, 2026 Can$3,900 March 19, 2026
Canadian Academic Skills, English and Sustainability August 17, 2026 — September 4, 2026 Can$2,300 June 29, 2026
QBridge Accelerated July 2, 2026 — August 28, 2026 Can$12,900 See OUAC deadlines
Language Support May 15, 2026 — July 31, 2026 Can$1000 March 27, 2026
Tutoring May 7, 2026 — August 31, 2026 Can$750 April 26, 2026
  • Fall 2026
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes September 3, 2026 — December 3, 2026 Can$5,800 July 16, 2026
Academic English Foundations September 3, 2026 — October 23, 2026 Can$3,900 July 16, 2026
QBridge English for Academic Purposes September 3, 2026 — December 3, 2026 Can$ 5,800 See OUAC deadlines
Language Support September 18, 2026 — December 4 2026 Can$1000 August 7, 2026
Tutoring September 10, 2026 — December 3, 2026 Can$750 July 30, 2026
  • Winter 2027
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes January 7, 2027 — April 8, 2027 Can$5,800 November 19, 2026
Academic English Foundations January 7, 2027 — February 19 Can$3,900 November 19, 2026
  • Summer 2027
Program Dates Tuition Application Deadline
English for Academic Purposes May 6, 2027 — August 6, 2027 Can$5,800 March 18, 2027
Academic English Foundations May 6, 2027 — June 18, 2027 Can$3,900 March 18, 2027