For students (high school or undergraduate) who want to improve their English in an English-speaking environment at a Global Top 100 university. Our program also includes great opportunities to experience Canadian culture and visit world-renowned sites such as Niagara Falls. We offer 4-week, 3-week, and 2-week programs. If you have any questions after looking at the application form and information brochures, please don’t hesitate to contact May at chenmay@mcmaster.ca, or Paul at leegsmp@mcmaster.ca.
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Our Intensive English Summer Programs are designed for pre-university and university students abroad who would like to combine a high quality English language development program with an experience of Canadian culture. Classroom activities integrate listening, reading, speaking and writing skills at an appropriate level from beginner to advanced. 
In addition to in-class ESL instruction, students will enjoy activities in small groups led by McMaster University students. These activities are both educational and fun, and help to apply and improve students’ language abilities while introducing them to different aspects of Canadian life. Activities range from organized sports events, to trips to major shopping centres, movie theatres and restaurants, where students will have many opportunities to practice their English in real-life settings.
Students will also have the opportunity to experience Canada’s beautiful outdoors with trips to places of special scenic interest such as the Royal Botanical Gardens. We will arrange trips to Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, the Royal Ontario Museum and other places of interest.
- 30 hours a week of language instruction (15 hours in class, 12.5 hours applied practice per week)
- highly qualified and experienced instructors
- small, friendly classes assure individual attention for students
- afternoon tutorials taught and facilitated by McMaster graduate students
- lessons include reading, writing, academic vocabulary and presentations
- welcome and graduation ceremony
- completion / achievement reports available upon arrangement
- accommodation on campus in university residence
- use of university facilities and services, including Wi-Fi
- visits to local historic and scenic sites
- full schedule of organized excursions and recreational activities (a three-day sight-seeing trip to Quebec/Thousand Islands, is an optional extra)
| ESL Program | Dates | Fee (CAD) |
| 3 week | July 14 – August 3, 2025 | $4,450 |
| 2 week | July 21 – August 4, 2025 | $3,950 |
| 3 week | August 1 – August 23, 2025 | $4,450 |
| OPTIONAL Eastern Canada Trip (enrolment dependent) | $750 | |
Program fees include: tuition, meal card (value varies by program), accommodation,
excursions, airport pick-up and drop-off, access to recreational facilities,
and university health insurance.
Payment Information: A non-refundable deposit of CAD $300.00 must accompany the
application form. The deposit should be in the form of a certified Bank Cheque or Money Order payable to McMaster University. The balance must be paid one month before the beginning of the program.