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ESL Day Program - English as a Second Language

The fee-payer ESL program offers English in a friendly, relaxed environment. The multi-level small class ensures individual attention. Every effort is made to meet students' individual needs. Training is provided from Canadian Language Benchmark Levels 1-8 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students who complete Level 8 would be capable of functioning in a college or university program. The program is designed to permit plenty of ESL activity both inside and outside the classroom environment. For more information on the ESL program, medical insurance requirements, study permits and more please read the ESL Day Program- Frequently Asked Questions.

Profile Facts
Start Date:August, November, March, June
Length:12 weeks
Location:Charlottetown

Eligibility

  • 18 years of age

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Program Cost $2,700
Fee & Refund Information

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Contact

If you have any questions concerning the English as a Second Language program, contact Doris MacIsaac.

ESL Night Program - English as a Second Language

With an emphasis on conversational English, this program offers participants the chance to learn and improve their proficiency in speaking English. Participants practice oral communication at a variety of levels, participate in computer-based language training and acquire basic English skills in small groups and individualized learning. Various teaching approaches are used: communicative, thematic and functional. Classes also provide structured grammar lessons.

Profile Facts
Start Date:October, January
Length:10 weeks
Location:Charlottetown

Eligibility/Costs

  • For participants who are Canadian Citizens or have a Permanent Resident Card this program is free of charge and is funded by the PEI Department of Education.
  • For participants who possess visas from other countries and who are presently residing in Canada (student visa/visitor visa) the cost of this program is $195 per 10 week term.
  • Fee & Refund Information

Contact

If you have any questions concerning the English as a Second Language program, contact Doris MacIsaac.

Fee & Refund Information for English as a Second Language (ESL) program for International Students

  1. A $100 Canadian (CAD), non-refundable, application fee will be charged for all international student applications to the ESL program. The application fee is waived for additional ESL sessions taken in the same year.
  2. When international applicants are accepted to a program they must forward, within 60 days from the date of acceptance letter, a confirmation fee of $500.00 (CAD) in order to confirm their attendance and hold their seat. The confirmation fee will be applied toward the tuition fee. No refund of the confirmation fee will be granted on or after registration day.
  3. Notwithstanding the above paragraph, International students who are unable to obtain a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will have 50% of their confirmation fee refunded if they provide Holland College a copy of the letter of refusal from CIC.
  4. The tuition for each ESL session will be $2700. The balance of tuition is payable in full on the day of registration.
  5. Students who exit the ESL program within two weeks from the course commencement will be granted a refund less a $500.00 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after the second week of enrollment. A refund may be granted if the student exits for medical reasons and supplies a medical certificate.