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Program description - January 2026
Our two-year General Arts and Science: English Language Studies (ELS) certificate program focuses on academic English language skills that will prepare you with the language requirements necessary to pursue other post-secondary programs in Ontario.
You will take courses that will develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, with an emphasis on pronunciation. You will also be required to take credit-based courses that will develop your knowledge about Canada and prepare you for success in higher education. We accept students for the fall, winter and spring/summer terms.
Program highlights
- The ELS program has four levels, each taking one full term (15 weeks) to complete.
- New students are placed in one of the four levels based on the results of our online Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement (CELAP) test.
- Hybrid: Two days online (synchronous) and three days on campus.
- Online: All classes are online (synchronous).
Delivery options
Note:
- Domestic applicants eligible for this program include:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Refugees or convention refugees
- International students: To accomodate visa concerns or other delays, we also offer mid-term entry into our program in March, July, and November.
- These accelerated, seven-week delivery options require a higher language placement test score.
Program details
Tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) will be released in Spring 2026. Students continuing their studies into the 2026-2027 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $38.25 | $38.25 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $237.18 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $1996.49 | $1664.21 |
| Year Total | $3660.70 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
| Description | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| International - ESL Program Tuition | $5500.00 | $5500.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $38.25 | $38.25 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $398.65 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $206.36 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $6891.32 | $6191.21 |
| Year Total | $13082.53 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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Financial assistance
Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - January 2026 - Online
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