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Foundation of Pre-English Boost and English Boost
Toronto Metropolitan University
- Toronto, Canada
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A 16-week pathway of a pre-programme followed by English Boost for students slightly below the English Boost entry score.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational proficiency in Pre-English Boost and English Boost
- Academic communication
- and independent study skills for further education. Suggested learning areas: which runs about 30 hours a week of reading
- Writing
- Listening.
Career outcomes
- Communications Officer
- Content Writer
- Research Assistant
- Editorial Assistant
- Community Engagement Officer
Curriculum
- Sixteen weeks full-time: a pre-programme followed by the eight-week English Boost
- Which runs about 30 hours a week of reading
- Writing
- Listening and speaking. No degree-credit courses. Entry scores IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 95-100. Leads to any of the 55-plus undergraduate programmes.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduates who meet the academic requirements of a TMU undergraduate programme but not its English minimum
- Entry scores depend on the programme.
Accepted academic background
High school graduates who meet the academic requirements of their chosen TMU undergraduate programme but not the English requirement.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Passport or identification document
- Completed application form.
How to apply
- Choose an English Language Institute programme that is open and note its start date ( Apply on the ELI apply page and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Meet the programme's entry English score. Apply for a Canadian study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,954 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $3,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Downtown Toronto campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | English Language Institute |
| Department | Humanities and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is $14,954 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $3,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

