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English in Canada

A language and culture immersion experience

This four-week program is an immersion experience that combines language classes and a robust sociocultural program. Improve your confidence and fluency in English, expand your knowledge of your discipline, and get to know the city of Halifax and the beautiful Atlantic coast.

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Program highlights

Communicate better

Improve your real-life English skills., whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner. Classes are dynamic and focused on the communication skills you need to complete projects, work in groups, and express yourself.

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Learn in English

Morning: Communication Skills
Boost fluency through podcasts, interviews, and discussions.

Afternoon: English in Use
Apply your skills in the community and experience Canadian culture.

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Summer by the sea

Dalhousie University is located in the city of Halifax, on Canada’s Atlantic coast. It’s one of Canada's fastest-growing cities and features innovative tech and entrepreneurial communities, as well as thriving financial and ocean sectors. 

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View the English in Canada brochure [PDF - 461KB]

What's included?

Tuition fee: $4950:

  • Tuition and learning materials
  • Accommodation in a university residence or with a homestay family
  • 3 meals per day
  • All activities and excursions
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off 
  • Bus tickets for local commutes
  • Health insurance
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Upcoming dates

Winter 2026
February 16 to March 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 8 to July 3, 2026
July 20 to August 14, 2026
August 10 to September 4, 2026
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Ready to register?

All participants in the English in Canada Program must be at least 19 years old.

Register for the English in Canada program
If you have any questions, please email us at els@dal.ca.

Visit our policies page for important information on registration, withdrawals, and payments. You can also view and download the English in Canada handbook.

What students are saying

The courses helped me develop my writing and speaking skills through a variety of themes, while providing the tools and knowledge I can use in my work and personal life.  

~ Jocelyn Ochoa, English in Canada Program Student