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.
As the Director, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our vibrant community here at Queen's University. At Queen’s School of English, we are proud to offer students from all over the world the opportunity to improve their English language skills while experiencing life at one of Canada's leading universities.
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of students. Some of you may be preparing to pursue a degree at Queen’s University, while others may be here as part of a study abroad experience with our partner universities, earning credits to take home. Several of you are individuals preparing for your next step toward college or university, or simply enhancing your language skills for personal or professional growth.
We are excited to be part of your journey, and we look forward to supporting your learning, growth, and success in our welcoming and inspiring community.
— Karen Burkett, Director
To educate, inspire and empower English language learners from around the world in a safe and collaborative learning community.
To inspire transformation through intercultural connection and learning that opens hearts and minds to a wider world.
Student-Centred — ensure our planning, decisions, and actions keep students at the heart of everything we do
Inclusion — foster belonging and a commitment to equity from all
Integrity — align consistently, honestly and transparently to our principles
Reciprocity — provide service to local and wider global communities
Queen's University is a leading, research-intense university in Canada offering an inclusive, transformative education that will prepare you to make a global impact.
One of the unique aspects of the student experience at Queen's University is the strong sense of community that students build here. With the vast majority of our students moving to Kingston to study, they often leave their families behind and create their own support systems among friends and peers. This shared experience fosters deep connections and a true sense of belonging.
Most students live within walking distance of both Queen's campus and downtown Kingston and enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant, close-knit student neighbourhood and easy access to the lively downtown area.
Kingston is a beautiful, historic city located on the shores where Lake Ontario, the St Lawrence River (UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) and the Rideau Canal (UNESCO world heritage site) meet. Kingston was Canada’s first capital city and is conveniently located between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and next door to New York State. Kingston is a small, friendly and walkable city with amenities – like theatres, live music, restaurants and sports venues - that rival many larger cities. Kingston’s downtown is bustling year-round, with tourists in the summer and students filling its streets in the fall, winter, and spring, creating a dynamic, safe, and welcoming environment. Kingston was recently recognized as the top city in Canada to be a student.
The City of Kingston sits on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Metis, and acknowledges these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
| 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 |
| Price per hour | Can$21.48 | Can$37.40 | Can$35.71 | Can$50.59 | Can$28.89 |
| Format | In-person | 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 have the opportunity to continue to undergraduate studies) | Certificate of completion | Certificate of completion | Certificate of completion & Opportunity to continue to undergraduate studies | Certificate of completion |
| Credit/non-credit | Non-credit (Upper level QBridge students have the opportunity to 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 |
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8.1.a.iThis 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. There are 22.5 hours in-class per week. The classes focus on integrated practice in all four language skills; listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The program introduces learning strategies common in Canadian post-secondary education, such as critical thinking and task-based learning, while following standards of academic integrity. Students will also have the opportunity to choose an elective course that interests them. We offer exciting choices each term such as sports, singing, drama, business or inventing!
8.1.a.iiQBridge is an English language pathway to Queen’s University for students who are academically competitive for admission to a Queen’s undergraduate degree program, but who do not meet the required admission standard for English language proficiency. The QBridge programs ensure that students are linguistically, academically, and culturally prepared to complete their Queen’s undergraduate degree studies.
This is a sample 130 level class schedule. There are also weekend student trips and activities not shown.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 8:30 – 9:50 am | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class |
| 10:00 – 11:20 am | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Lunch | Lunch/ ASK@QSoE (Optional) | Lunch | Lunch | Volunteer Club (Optional) |
| 1:00 – 2:20 pm | Discussion | Vocabulary | Lab Spoken | Elective | |
| 2:30 – 3:50 pm | Lab Spoken | ||||
| 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Student Activity (Optional) | Student Activity (Optional) | Student Activity (Optional) |
This is a sample 150 level class schedule. There are also weekend student trips and activities not shown
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 8:30 – 9:50 am | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class |
| 10:00 – 11:20 am | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Lunch | Lunch/ ASK@QSoE (Optional) | Lunch | Lunch | Volunteer Club (Optional) |
| 1:00 – 2:20 pm | English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) | Lab Spoken | Elective | ||
| 2:30 – 3:50 pm | English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) | Lab Spoken | |||
| 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Student Activity (Optional) | Student Activity (Optional) | Student Activity (Optional) |
8.1.c.iPlacement is determined after arrival using a standardized placement test and diagnostics.
Students must achieve a grade of 70% in each level to progress to the next applicable level.
Students must achieve a grade of 63% in each level to progress to the next applicable level
| 8.1.d.i.1Core | EAP 110 Core is a beginner ESL course, corresponding to level A1 on the CEFR scale. The EAP Core class consists of a fifteen-hour-per-week integrated skills class. The development of language skills and grammatical and lexical resources will enable students to understand simple texts and basic expressions in daily interaction. Students will also learn to communicate basic information about themselves. Core assessments include in-class tests, weekly in-class and out-of-class writing assignments, a midterm assignment and final assignment, and participation, including homework completion. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass this course. |
| 8.1.d.i.2Lab/Spoken | EAP 110 Lab-Spoken is a beginner English as an Additional Language (EAL) course, corresponding to level A1 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 3-hour per week class focused equally on the development of listening and speaking skills, including attention in both to the pronunciation of individual words. The course will provide students with the skills needed to aurally identify and pronounce the words frequently occurring in statements about familiar daily topics. Recorded dialogues and exercises accompanied by explicit instruction will support student progress in asking and answering questions about daily activities. Students will also be given many opportunities to hear in realistic contexts and reproduce basic vocabulary and expressions corresponding to a CEFR lexical level of A1. Assessments include weekly speaking and listening exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.i.3Discussion | EAP 110 Discussion is a beginner EAL course, corresponding to level A1 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on speaking and, to the extent that it is necessary to prompt spoken communication, listening. The course will enable students to express themselves regarding immediate needs and on familiar daily topics. Students will have the opportunity to express themselves slowly and to engage in rephrasing. Lexical and grammatical resources will be provided that enable both the asking of basic questions and the giving of necessary information. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments. |
| 8.1.d.i.4Vocabulary | EAP 110 Vocabulary is a beginner ESL course, corresponding to level A1 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on vocabulary acquisition and retention. Explicit instruction will be given about the numbers of ways that dictionary and online lexical resources may be used. Students will be encouraged to note preferred vocabulary storage techniques. In as many contexts as possible, idiomatic alternatives will be provided. Assessments include weekly exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.i.5Elective | Elective courses give students the opportunity to use English in a student-centered, activity-based class. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. All students are expected to spend up to 3 hours per week on Elective course activities and assignments outside of class. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments including peer presentations. |
| 8.1.d.ii.1Core | EAP 120 is an elementary ESL course, corresponding to level A2 on the CEFR scale. The EAP Core 120 class consists of a fifteen-hour-per-week integrated skills class. The development of language skills and grammatical and lexical resources will enable students to engage in daily conversations about a variety of topics. Their listening and reading comprehension and spoken and written communication of main ideas and details will also be enhanced. Students will have the opportunity to expand and improve all language skills in academic contexts that relate to their interests. Collaboration with fellow students will also be increasingly engaged. Core assessments include in-class tests, weekly in-class and out-of-class writing assignments, a midterm assignment and final assignment, and participation including homework completion. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass this course. |
| 8.1.d.ii.2Lab/Spoken | EAP 120 Lab-Spoken is a high-beginner ESL course, corresponding to level A2 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 3-hour per week class focused equally on the development of listening and speaking skills, including attention in both to changing stress patterns within phrases. The course will provide students with the listening and speaking practice required for successfully sharing familiar life experiences with others. Tools for discerning and communicating a range of emotions and perceptions will be provided, as will an introduction to expressing opinions on a variety of topics. Recordings of people engaging in social and work-place dialogues will support the student in requesting a range of goods and services. Assessments include weekly speaking and listening exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.ii.3Discussion | EAP 120 Discussion is a high-beginner ESL course, corresponding to level A2 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on speaking and, to the extent that it is necessary to prompt spoken communication, listening. EAP 120 Discussion will help students participate in basic conversation about everyday events and experiences and interact in routine social situations. The course will also provide students with the lexical and grammatical resources to allow them to express a range of emotions and attitudes and to begin to express basic opinions on a variety of topics. The ability to request goods and services in a variety of public contexts will also be developed. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments. |
| 8.1.d.ii.4Vocabulary | EAP 120 Vocabulary is a high-beginner ESL course, corresponding to level A2 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on speaking and, to the extent that it is necessary to prompt spoken communication, listening. EAP 120 Vocabulary will provide students with the lexical resources needed to begin to express a range of emotional and cognitive states and to begin to state basic opinions on a variety of topics. The providing of those lexical resources that will enable them to request goods and services will also be an important component of the course. Students will be instructed in ways to use semantically rich contexts in determining word meaning. Instruction in the use of several online vocabulary tools will further enable their ability to realize the lexical demands of learning English. Assessments include weekly speaking exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.ii.5Elective | Elective courses give students the opportunity to use English in a student-centered, activity-based class. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. All students are expected to spend up to 3 hours per week on Elective course activities and assignments outside of class. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments including peer presentations. |
| 8.1.d.iii.1Core | EAP 130 is a low-intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B1 on the CEFR scale. The EAP Core 130 class consists of a fifteen-hour-per-week integrated skills class. The development of language skills and grammatical and lexical resources will enable students in the initiation and maintaining of extended dialogue on a variety of daily interest and familiar academic subjects. Students will also develop the ability to write and read short essays with varying patterns of organization. Collaboration with fellow students in group editing exercises, research, and debate will be undertaken. Core assessments include in-class tests, weekly in-class and out-of-class writing assignments, a midterm assignment and final assignment. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass this course. |
| 8.1.d.iii.2Lab/Spoken | EAP 130 Lab-Spoken is an intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B1 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 3-hour per week class focused equally on the development of listening and speaking skills, including attention in both to changing rhythm across sentences. The course will introduce students to a variety of audio material that will help them in both detecting and generating descriptive and explanatory detail about actions and events. Listening to abridged and simple academic lectures will provide them with the resources needed to practice using some of the rhetorical devices used in giving structure to content communicated to others. Assessments include weekly speaking and listening exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.iii.3Discussion | EAP 130 Discussion is an intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B1/B1+ on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on speaking and, to the extent that it is necessary to prompt spoken communication, listening. EAP 130 Discussion will provide students with the lexical and grammatical resources to give both explanatory and descriptive detail about actions and events. Throughout the course, emphasis will increasingly be given to enabling students to fluently express their opinions. Topics will be of an academic nature and be student-centered, providing several opportunities to engage in conversations about topics and fields of study that interest them. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments |
| 8.1.d.iii.4Vocabulary | EAP 130 Vocabulary is a low-intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B1 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on speaking and, to the extent that it is necessary to prompt spoken communication, listening. EAP 130 Vocabulary will provide students with the lexical resources required by them to give both explanatory and descriptive detail about actions and events. Resources will also be provided that will enable students to speak passionately and intelligently about fields of study that engage them. To aid them in the logical structuring of argumentation, explicit instruction in the use of several discourse markers will be provided. Assessments include weekly speaking exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.iii.5Elective | Elective courses give students the opportunity to use English in a student-centered, activity-based class. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. All students are expected to spend up to 3 hours per week on Elective course activities and assignments outside of class. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments including peer presentations. |
| 8.1.d.iv.1Core | EAP 132 is an intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B2 (low) on the CEFR scale. The EAP Core 132 class consists of a fifteen-hour-per-week integrated skills class. The development of language skills and grammatical and lexical resources will enable students to engage in extended discussion on a variety of daily and academic topics. Their ability to summarize textual and auditory material and their ability to evaluate a variety of media sources will be enhanced. They will also be provided with the necessary tools to critically assess arguments while engaging in collaborative work with fellow students. Core assessments include in-class tests, weekly in-class and out-of-class writing assignments, a midterm assignment and final assignment. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass this course. |
| 8.1.d.iv.2Lab/Spoken | EAP 132 Lab-Spoken is a high-intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B2 [low] on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 3-hour per week class focused equally on the development of listening and speaking skills. This course will enhance a student’s ability to not only confidently provide a variety of descriptions and explanations but also to deploy those rhetorical devices needed to provide detailed structure and fluency to communication. A variety of audio resources will be used in offering students an understanding of the range of ways in which English speakers use both discourse markers and tone in justifying opinions and in offering proposals. Assessments include weekly speaking and listening exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.iv.3Discussion | EAP 132 Discussion is an upper-intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B2 [low] on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on speaking and, to the extent that it is necessary to prompt spoken communication, listening. EAP 132 Discussion will further enable students in expressing explanatory and descriptive detail. The course will also enable students in adapting stress, rhythm, and intonation to fit communicative context. Lexical and grammatical resources will be provided to help students communicate their beliefs about intangibles such as possibilities. Expressive capabilities will also be enhanced through providing students with many chances to qualify and strengthen opinions. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments. |
| 8.1.d.iv.4Vocabulary | EAP 132 Vocabulary is a high intermediate ESL course, corresponding to level B2 [low] on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 1.5 hour per week class focused on speaking and, to the extent that it is necessary to prompt spoken communication, listening. EAP 132 Vocabulary will solidify the student’s ability to autonomously engage a wide variety of vocabulary learning devices and strategies. It will also enable them in recognizing how the selection of different discourse markers can occasion changes in register. Assessments include weekly speaking exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.iv.5Elective | Elective courses give students the opportunity to use English in a student-centered, activity-based class. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. All students are expected to spend up to 3 hours per week on Elective course activities and assignments outside of class. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments including peer presentations. |
| 8.1.d.v.1Core | EAP 140 is an advanced ESL course, corresponding to level B2+ on the CEFR scale. The EAP Core 140 class consists of a fifteen- hour-per-week integrated skills class. The development of language skills and grammatical and lexical resources will enable students to produce a variety of academic compositions and to engage in extended group discussion of a variety of academic topics, providing cogent summaries, in-depth explanations, and grounded hypotheses. Comprehension of textual and auditory sources will be improved through guided examination of a variety of academic research papers, lectures, and panel discussions. Core assessments include in-class tests, weekly in-class and out-of-class writing assignments, a midterm assignment and final assignment. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass this course. |
| 8.1.d.v.2Lab/Spoken | EAP 140 Lab-Spoken is an advanced ESL course, corresponding to level B2+ on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 3-hour per week class focused equally on the development of listening and speaking skills. The course will enable students to express with increasing fluency and accuracy their opinions on a wide range of topics of social and academic interest. It will also enable them to detect and critically assess content detail and argumentative strategies deployed by speakers in a variety of academic forums. Assessments include weekly speaking and listening exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.v.3ESAP I | ESAP classes are 3-hour per week classes designed to provide 140 and 150 students with a variety of research and communicative tools that will enable them to function well in their chosen fields of academic specialization. While allowing for the further development of all four language skills, the classes are designed to help students develop the discipline-based lexical and methodological resources of their chosen disciplinary communities. Concerning reading, emphasis will be placed on how to engage in active reading and on developing those critical reading skills that enable students to discern reliable, relevant, and accurate material. Critical thinking and writing skills will be enabled by learning about common fallacies, resulting in the production of arguments and conclusions that are based on evidence and that are logically connected. Similarly engaged, spoken and listening work will help students both discern and produce logical structure through understanding the functions of a wide range of discourse markers. ESAP I provides the opportunity for students to engage in a collaborative academic research project. Group interaction through brainstorming, collective research, [re]drafting, editing, and proofreading exercises will help to imbue students with an understanding of the necessarily intersubjective nature of academic research. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.v.4Elective | Elective courses give students the opportunity to use English in a student-centered, activity-based class. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. All students are expected to spend up to 3 hours per week on Elective course activities and assignments outside of class. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments including peer presentations. |
| 8.1.d.vi.1Core | EAP 150 is an advanced ESL university preparation course, corresponding to level C1 (low) on the CEFR scale. The EAP Core 150 class consists of a fifteen-hour-per-week integrated skills class. The development of language skills and grammatical and lexical resources will enable student to engage in both primary and secondary academic research, independently and in collaboration with others. Analyses, syntheses, and critical examination of a variety of academic material with include detailed examinations of logical coherency and advanced literary and rhetorical devices. Students will also give presentations in which they respond to the questions and feedback of others. Core assessments include in-class tests, weekly in- class and independent writing assignments, a midterm assignment and capstone assignment. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass this course. |
| 8.1.d.vi.2Lab/Spoken | EAP 150 Lab-Spoken is a university preparatory ESL course, corresponding to level C1 on the CEFR scale. It consists of a 3-hour per week class focused equally on the development of listening and speaking skills. The course will provide students with both an understanding of and the time to practice a wide range of rhetorical devices used by speakers in academic forums to introduce and organize content and to logically defend their thesis topics and choice of evidence. A wide range of recorded material will be used in enhancing students’ knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial content. Emphasis will then be placed on enhancing their productive skills in communicating such material. Assessments include weekly speaking and listening exercises, a midterm activity, and a final activity. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.vi.3ESAP II | QSoE ESAP classes are 3-hour per week classes designed to provide 140 and 150 students with a variety of research and communicative tools that will enable them to function well in their chosen fields of academic specialization. While allowing for the further development of all four language skills, the classes are designed to help students develop the discipline-based lexical and methodological resources of their chosen disciplinary communities. Concerning reading, emphasis will be placed on how to engage in active reading and on developing those critical reading skills that enable students to discern reliable, relevant, and accurate material. Critical thinking and writing skills will be enabled by learning about common fallacies, resulting in the production of arguments and conclusions that are based on evidence and that are logically connected. Similarly engaged, spoken and listening work will help students both discern and produce logical structure through understanding the functions of a wide range of discourse markers. ESAP II provides the opportunity for students to undertake an independent academic research project in their chosen field. Students must achieve an overall average of 63% in order to pass the course. |
| 8.1.d.vi.4Elective | Elective courses give students the opportunity to use English in a student-centered, activity-based class. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. All students are expected to spend up to 3 hours per week on Elective course activities and assignments outside of class. This is a pass/fail course. Passing is conditional upon active participation in all scheduled activities, and successful completion of all course tasks and assignments including peer presentations. |
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| 8.1.f.iiStudent Life Program | Student who attend 12 or more SLP events receive a bronze certificate, those who attend 14 or more SLP events receive a silver certificate, and those who attend 16 or more SLP events receive a gold certificate. In addition, students who attend 10 SLP events receive a 1% final grade bonus which is added to their final mark before any judgements of passing, skipping, or awards are decided. |
| 8.1.f.iiiASK@QSoE | Student who attend at least 6 of the 8 ASK@QSoE certificate will receive a certificate of completion of the ASK@QSoE workshop program. |
| 8.1.f.ivMerit Award | Merit Awards are given to students at all levels who score an average of 80% or higher across their classes in a given session and successfully complete the Discussion (if applicable) & Elective requirements. |
| 8.1.f.vCertificate of Academic Distinction in English | The Certificate of Academic Distinction Award is given to students at all levels who score an average of 85% or higher across their classes in a given session and successfully complete the Discussion (if applicable) and Elective requirements. |
8.1.g.iProgram fees include afternoon and weekend activities, such as films, sports, baking, games, sightseeing, shopping, festivals, and visiting Kingston's many cultural and historic sites. Students can purchase tickets for weekend trips to famous cities and attractions.
8.1.h.i.1Passing threshold – students must achieve an overall letter grade of C (63%) or higher to get a certificate.
8.1.h.i.2Students who attend 10 SLP events receive a 1% final grade bonus which is added to their final mark before any judgements of passing, skipping, or awards are decided.
8.1.h.ii.1If a student does not attend a minimum of eighty‐five percent [85%] of all classes, that student is forbidden from receiving a certificate, will be asked to leave the program, and may not be allowed to return to the school. Students will be issued written attendance warnings once 5% of classes are missed and again when 10% of classes are missed. If a student misses more than three days of the program, or misses less than three days on more than one occasion, because of illness, a letter signed by a doctor must be provided. Permission must be given for missed hours to be excused, and permission must be given to take any missed tests or assessments.
8.1.h.iii.1Students arriving late to QSoE for EAP have, with permission, until the Monday of the second week of classes to arrive late. Students who arrive after these dates are unlikely to be admitted to the program but may be considered with explanation.
8.1.h.iii.2If a student cancels their registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the first day of any given program, they can receive a full refund, including any deposits paid for future sessions. Part refunds, up to a maximum of 60% of fees, are available after registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday of the first week of classes in most programs. There are no refunds available once the second week of classes has started in any program.
8.1.h.iv.1Students entering this program should have a conditional offer of admission from Queen's Faculty of Law for the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law. Queen's School of English does not accept direct applications for acceptance into this program. Students are tested prior to acceptance and, based on their CaMLA English Placement Test (EPT) scores, may be advised not join ESLA 150 if their English level does not meet a minimum requirement. To meet the conditions of your Queen's Faculty of Law Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law conditional offer, you must get an average grade of A (85%) across your Core, Lab-Spoken, and ESAP courses, as well as meeting the minimum attendance requirements as outlined in our policy guide.
| 8.1.h.v.1QBridge Graduated Entry threshold | Students must achieve an overall letter grade of B+ (77%) or higher to be eligible for graduated entry from QBridge EAP 140. Graduated entry is equivalent to 3 credit courses (9 units) + language support. Students must achieve an overall letter grade of B- (70%) or higher to be eligible for graduated entry from QBridge EAP 150. Graduated entry is equivalent to 3 credit courses (9 units) + language support. |
| 8.1.h.v.2QBridge full threshold | Students must achieve an overall letter grade of A- (80%) or higher to be eligible to start undergraduate degree studies from QBridge EAP 140 as per their conditional offer. Students must achieve an overall letter grade of B (73%) or higher to be eligible to start undergraduate degree studies from QBridge EAP 150 as per their conditional offer. |
8.2.aQBridge Accelerated is an English language pathway to Queen’s University for students who are academically competitive for admission to a Queen’s undergraduate degree program, but who do not meet the required admission standard for English language proficiency. The QBridge Accelerated program ensures that students are linguistically, academically, and culturally prepared to complete their Queen’s undergraduate degree studies. QBridge Accelerated is an intensive eight-week summer course, for students with a certain minimum standardized English language test score.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 8:30 – 9:50 am | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) |
| 10:00 – 11:30 am | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) | English Language Instruction (CORE) |
| Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 1:00 – 2:20 pm | Presentation and Seminar Skills | Critical Reading and Analysis | English Language Instruction (CORE) | Critical Reading and Analysis | Presentation and Seminar Skills |
| 2:30 – 4:00 pm | Presentation and Seminar Skills | Critical Reading and Analysis | English Language Instruction (CORE) | Critical Reading and Analysis | Presentation and Seminar Skills |
8.2.c.iStudents who complete QBridge in the winter term may begin QBridge Accelerated in the summer if they have achieved a minimum of a B+ in EAP 140 or minimum of B- in EAP 150.
8.2.c.iiGraduated Entry-exit requirements: A final grade of B- (70%) or above at the end of the summer program
8.2.c.iiiExit requirements – A final grade of B (73%) or above at the end of the summer program.
8.2.d.iCore - QBridge Accelerated (QBA) Core is an upper-level QSoE course offering material corresponding to level B2/C1 on the CEFR scale. It is an 18-hour-a-week integrated skills class designed to prepare students for successful integration into first-year classes at Queen’s University.
8.2.d.iiCritical Reading and Analysis (CRA) - Critical Reading and Analysis (CRA) is a support course in the QBA program. While the course involves the use of all the language acquisition skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, the main focus of CRA is critical reading. Students in the course will learn to read critically. They will learn to ask questions that will help them assess the strength of arguments and evidence given, make connections to other relevant material, and become aware of how their own biases can affect their understanding of what they read. To read critically, you will need to learn to read intensively. Intensive reading means reading very closely — paying attention to how use of grammar, vocabulary and syntax affects nuances of meaning. To learn a new language successfully, it is important to see unfamiliar vocabulary and grammar used in a variety of contexts. In this class, you will be given multiple source readings on themes that are covered in the class. Most will be academic readings, but some will be from other formal or informal sources.
8.2.d.iiiIn the QBridge Accelerated (QBA) Presentation and Seminar Skills course, you will learn to produce academic, critical, and meaningful formal and informal discourse through seminars and presentations that draw on research and synthesis of information from a variety of sources. You will fine-tune the use of academic conventions and organizational patterns for presentations and seminars by listening extensively to authentic academic passages on global issues, and you will successfully apply those conventions and patterns to all areas of English production. You will use autonomous and collaborative learning strategies while actively engaging with both concrete and abstract concepts through the use of authentic and thematic academic material. You will also learn to provide and internalize feedback in pair and group work, learning to critically evaluate your own and others’ grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, organization, and rhetorical strategies.
In this course you’ll have the opportunity to:
| 8.2.f.iCertificate of course completion | |
| 8.2.f.iiStudent Life Program | Student who attend 10 or more SLP events receive a bronze certificate, those who attend 12 or more SLP events receive a silver certificate, and those who attend 14 or more SLP events receive a gold certificate. In addition, students who attend 8 SLP events receive a 1% final grade bonus which is added to their final mark before any judgements of passing, skipping, or awards are decided. |
| 8.2.f.iiiASK@QSoE | Student who attend at least 4 of the 6 ASK@QSoE certificate will receive a certificate of completion of the ASK@QSoE workshop program. |
| 8.2.f.ivMerit Award | Merit Awards are given to students at all levels who score an average of 80% or higher across their classes in a given session and successfully complete the Discussion (if applicable) & Elective requirements. |
| 8.2.f.vCertificate of Academic Distinction in English |
The Certificate of Academic Distinction Award is given to students at all levels who score an average of 85% or higher across their classes in a given session and successfully complete the Discussion (if applicable) and Elective requirements. |
8.2.g.iProgram fees include afternoon and weekend activities, such as films, sports, baking, games, sightseeing, shopping, festivals, and visiting Kingston's many cultural and historic sites.
8.2.h.i.1We have planned for cases where visas are delayed. You must arrive as early as possible for your success in this program. However, if an unforeseen delay occurs with your visa, we are providing a hybrid class option. This means that you would start your classes online, but once you can join us and come to Canada, you can attend your classes in person. This will mean you shouldn’t miss too much while waiting for your documentation.
8.2.h.ii.1If a student does not attend a minimum of eighty‐five percent [85%] of all classes, that student is forbidden from receiving a certificate, will be asked to leave the program, and may not be allowed to return to the school. Students will be issued written attendance warnings once 5% of classes are missed and again when 10% of classes are missed. If a student misses more than three days of the program, or misses less than three days on more than one occasion, because of illness, a letter signed by a doctor must be provided. Permission must be given for missed hours to be excused, and permission must be given to take any missed tests or assessments.
8.2.h.iii.1Students arriving late to QSoE for QBA have, with permission, until the Monday of the second week of classes to attend classes. Students who begin attending classes after these dates are unlikely to be admitted to the program but may be considered with explanation.
8.2.h.iii.2If a student cancels their registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the first day of any given program, they can receive a full refund of the QBA fees paid to QSoE. Any other fees paid to Queen's University are non-refundable. Part refunds, up to a maximum of 60% of fees, are available after registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday of the first week of classes in most programs. There are no refunds available once the second week of classes has started in any program.
8.3.aThis 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 a year, once in winter and once in summer. This program includes 3-4 excursions to local Kingston attractions and 2 weekend trips to popular cities and attractions.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Weekend | |
| 8:30 – 9:50 am | Core Class | Lab/Spoken Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Exciting City Trips (Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto |
| 10:00 – 11:20 am | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | ||
| Lunch | Student Life Activities | |||||
| 1:00 – 2:20 pm | Student Life Activities | Core Class | Local Guided Excursion! | Student Life Activities | Volunteer Club! | |
| 2:30 – 3:50 pm | Core Class |
8.3.c.iStudents will complete an oral assessment at the beginning of this program to determine their English language level. Students entering this program should have a minimum of intermediate-level English fluency.
8.3.c.iProvided there is sufficient enrollment, the incoming students for the Canadian English Experience program will be tested, placed and instructed according to their English ability. There are four possible levels within the program. Students should be informed that their class groupings are not academic English levels and that these levels have no relation to QSoE’s 12-week EAP programs. Successful completion of the CEE program does not mean that students have passed a specific level or that they will move up a level if they enroll in the 12-week EAP program in a subsequent term. We group students by ability in order to create an optimal learning environment for everyone. In order to meet the course objectives, specific objectives have been created and grouped within specific skills. The CEE is broken into four levels of proficiency depending on the abilities of students in the program. Any given offering of the program may or may not include all levels and/or there may be multiple classes at any one level.
| 8.3.d.iCore | Students participate in activities designed to help them develop all four language skills and use them in a communicative context. Students engage in interactive role-play, pair and group discussions and activities and oral presentations. Students also expand their ability to read and write in English. Canadian culture with a focus on the Canadian winter experience will be the theme throughout the course. |
| 8.3.d.iiLanguage Lab | Students attend a language laboratory class, which focuses on the development of pronunciation and listening skills, using materials on a Canadian theme. |
| 8.3.d.iiiGuided Excursions | A monitor will escort classes to a different Kingston venue/attraction every week. These venues will be chosen according to the curricular themes and instructors will develop materials for pre- and post-outing instruction. |
8.3.e.iThis program puts particular focus on developing communicative competence in speaking and listening. The desired learning outcomes for this program are increased English language fluency and personal growth through intercultural experience, immersion and reflection.
8.3.e.iiThe first desired learning outcome is increased English language fluency. This outcome will be fostered by the following objectives which strive to:
8.3.e.iiiThe second desired learning outcome is personal growth through experience, immersion and reflection. This will be fostered by the following objectives:
8.3.f.iCertificate of course completion upon achieving an average grade minimum of C- (60%).
8.3.g.iProgram fees include afternoon and weekend activities, such as films, sports, baking, games, sightseeing, shopping, festivals, and visiting Kingston's many cultural and historic sites. This program also includes 3-4 excursions to local Kingston attractions and 2 weekend trips to popular cities and attractions.
8.3.h.i.1If a student does not attend a minimum of eighty‐five percent [85%] of all classes, that student is forbidden from receiving a certificate, will be asked to leave the program, and may not be allowed to return to the school. Students will be issued written attendance warnings once 5% of classes are missed and again when 10% of classes are missed. If a student misses more than three days of the program, or misses less than three days on more than one occasion, because of illness, a letter signed by a doctor must be provided. Permission must be given for missed hours to be excused, and permission must be given to take any missed tests or assessments.
8.4.aAll over the world, young people are showing their worry about the planet’s future. Queen’s University is among the world leaders in looking to the future and developing new solutions to humanity’s continuing challenges. Learning English at the same time as taking a course designed around the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will help students get the language skills and practical experience they need to make global and local changes. 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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 8:30 – 9:50 am | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class |
| 10:00 – 11:20 am | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class | Core Class |
| Lunch | |||||
| 1:00 – 3:50 pm | Guided Excursions | Lab Spoken Class | Student Life Activities | Lab Spoken Class | Volunteer Club! |
8.4.c.iStudents will complete an oral assessment at the beginning of this program to determine their English language level. Students entering this program should have a minimum of intermediate-level English fluency.
| 8.4.d.iCore | We use all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in a variety of real-world situations to develop the English knowledge and fluency needed to communicate globally. Canadian cultural content and SDGs are used to produce fun, interactive classes which truly engage and inspire us to address the challenges of the future. |
| 8.4.d.iiListening-Speaking | Communication skills allow us to understand and share ideas around the world. This class helps us develop important speaking and listening techniques. You will practice speaking through presentation, group work, and pronunciation practice, while listening practice uses real-world sources, such as TED talks and CBC videos, and teacher and peer interaction. By the end of this class, you will feel much more confident about talking with others and presenting your ideas in English. |
8.4.f.iCertificate of completion upon achievement of an average grade minimum of C (63%).
8.4.g.iProgram fees include afternoon and weekend activities, such as films, sports, baking, games, sightseeing, shopping, festivals, and visiting Kingston's many cultural and historic sites. This program also includes 2-3 excursions to local Kingston attractions.
8.4.h.i.1If a student does not attend a minimum of eighty‐five percent [85%] of all classes, that student is forbidden from receiving a certificate, will be asked to leave the program, and may not be allowed to return to the school. Students will be issued written attendance warnings once 5% of classes are missed and again when 10% of classes are missed. If a student misses more than three days of the program, or misses less than three days on more than one occasion, because of illness, a letter signed by a doctor must be provided. Permission must be given for missed hours to be excused, and permission must be given to take any missed tests or assessments.
8.4.h.ii.1Students arriving late to CASES at QSoE have two days from the first day of classes to arrive late for the program. Students who arrive after these dates are unlikely to be admitted to the program but may be considered with explanation. Coming to class is very important at QSoE, and students who arrive late and are admitted to a program will have their absences counted as 1% per day missed. Students should make plans to make up any missed work.
8.4.h.ii.2If a student cancels their registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the first day of any given program, they can receive a full refund, including any deposits paid for future sessions. Part refunds, up to a maximum of 60% of fees, are available after registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday of the first week of classes in most programs. There are no refunds available once the second week of classes has started in any program.
8.5.aThis 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. The program introduces learning strategies common in Canadian post-secondary education, such as critical thinking and task-based learning, while following standards of academic integrity. Students will also have the opportunity to choose an elective course that interests them. We offer exciting choices each term such as sports, singing, drama, business or inventing!
8.5.f.iCertificate of completion
8.5.g.iProgram fees include afternoon and weekend activities, such as films, sports, baking, games, sightseeing, shopping, festivals, and visiting Kingston's many cultural and historic sites. Students can purchase tickets for weekend trips to famous cities and attractions.
8.5.h.i.1Passing threshold – students must achieve an overall letter grade of C (63%) or higher to get a certificate.
8.5.h.i.2Students who attend 10 SLP events receive a 1% final grade bonus which is added to their final mark before any judgements of passing are decided.
8.5.h.ii.1If a student does not attend a minimum of eighty‐five percent [85%] of all classes, that student is forbidden from receiving a certificate, will be asked to leave the program, and may not be allowed to return to the school. Students will be issued written attendance warnings once 5% of classes are missed and again when 10% of classes are missed. If a student misses more than three days of the program, or misses less than three days on more than one occasion, because of illness, a letter signed by a doctor must be provided. Permission must be given for missed hours to be excused, and permission must be given to take any missed tests or assessments.
8.5.h.iii.1Students arriving late to QSoE for EAP have, with permission, until the Monday of the second week of classes to arrive late. Students who arrive after these dates are unlikely to be admitted to the program but may be considered with explanation.
8.5.h.iii.2If a student cancels their registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the first day of any given program, they can receive a full refund, including any deposits paid for future sessions. Part refunds, up to a maximum of 60% of fees, are available after registration up until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday of the first week of classes in most programs. There are no refunds available once the second week of classes has started in any program.
9.1.aAs part of our commitment to equity and inclusivity, we offer National Scholarships based on a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This means that we adjust the prices of our programs to make them more accessible to students worldwide, ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed. Apply today for a program to see if you are eligible for a National Scholarship.
9.2.aThe Marion Edith Dubin Award in English is a $750(CDN) award that was established in memory of Marion Edith Dubin and is awarded to a student who might not otherwise have the opportunity to study at Queen’s School of English. To be eligible for the Marion Edith Dubin Award in English, you must be at least 18 years of age and have applied for the EAP program and paid your EAP tuition in full, or be a returning student.
9.3.aThe School of English 80th Anniversary Award worth $800(CDN) was established in 2022 to recognize and support outstanding international students enrolled in the Canadian Academic Skills, English, and Sustainability Program (CASES). As a testament to our dedication to sustainability and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 80th Anniversary Award offers recognition and an opportunity for students to contribute to a better future. To be eligible for the Anniversary Scholarship, you must be at least 18 years of age and have applied for the CASES program and paid your CASES tuition in full, or be a returning student.
9.4.aWe proudly collaborate with esteemed organizations such as Immigrant Services Kingston (ISKA) and KEYS to provide full scholarships exclusively for immigrants residing in Kingston, Ontario. These scholarships are designed to empower deserving individuals within our local community, removing financial barriers and allowing them to access high-quality English language education at QSoE. Through this initiative, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters growth and success. Are you an immigrant or a newcomer to Kingston? Reach out to KEYS to see how they can assist you in your educational journey.
10.1.aQueen’s School of English partners with Canada Homestay Network (CHN) to provide you with an enriching and engaging homestay experience. Homestay is recommended while you are studying at QSoE, and it offers many benefits:
10.1.bFor more information about Canada Homestay Network, please click here.
10.2.aQueen’s University offers some residence options seasonally from May -August. 2 Bedroom Units are available From $119/night.
10.2.bAre you looking for accommodations outside our Summer season? the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre (DGHCC) is a year-round hotel with dining options and meeting spaces available on-site.
10.3.aThe Off-Campus Living Advisor is available to provide confidential guidance and resources for where to find Off-Campus housing, tenant rights and responsibilities, applications, lease agreements, and tips for moving in/out. Navigate the Kingston rental market like a pro by connecting with the OCLA. Appointment hours are from 8:30AM - 4:30PM EDT daily. If you require to connect outside of these hours, please email ocla@queensu.ca. For more information about off-campus living, please follow this link.
11.1.aEnglish 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. We are pleased to offer a free weekly drop-in session with a native English speaker!
10.2.aWe are pleased to offer a free 10 to 15-minute English test to help you get an idea of where your English level is just now. You will need to listen to some questions, so make sure you have headphones or a quiet area, and don’t worry if you don’t have time now – the test is available for free 365 days a year!
11.3.aReinforcing our commitment to bettering our communities and our SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) initiatives. Students have the unique exciting opportunity to directly engage in community work by joining SLP’s Volunteer Club. Students give their time, knowledge, and expertise to the Kingston community by supporting local charities and global groups in need. Students decide how they can best support a community, whether it be through fundraising activities, volunteering their time, or raising awareness in the community while practicing their English. Volunteer opportunities could be activities through a local charitable organization, such as Martha’s Table, Sustainable Kingston, Kingston Youth Shelter, The Kingston Community Climate Action, Partners in Mission Food Bank, and Kingston Area Recycling Centre.
11.4.aQSoE is proud to share our expertise both internally at Queen’s University, helping other faculties and departments improve their intercultural competencies and English as an Additional Language communication skills, and at external conferences organised by industry bodies such as Languages Canada conference and the Canadian Bureau for International Education where we have presented on student engagement, leadership, and reciprocity, to name just a few.