English Second Language Program

English Language Summer School

About Bishop's

  • Founded in 1843, inspired by Oxford and Cambridge, Bishop's is one of Canada's oldest universities.
  • The Continuing Education Department has offered the English Language Summer School for the past 36 years.
  • Our professors and monitors look forward to make your Bishop's experience an unforgettable adventure.

See our F.A.Q.

Program Objectives

  • The objectives of the programme are to enhance communication abilities, develop further comprehension, increase vocabulary and improve grammar skills while speaking only in English.
  • After completing the English Language placement test, you will be assigned to one of six levels of classes.
  • Our courses focus on comprehension, conversation, grammar and reading skills.
  • Every week, while working in teams, you will attend a workshop of your choice. Some examples of these include: , journalism, biology, history or debate.
  • Our programme is very demanding, but we are convinced that you will appreciate your experience.

Social and Cultural Activities

  • Our social and cultural activities will take place exclusively in English. Some of our excursions and visits to local tourist attractions include (North Hatley, Coaticook Gorge, Capelton Mines, Uplands Museum, etc) as well as short trips to destinations such as Ottawa);
  • Some activities include Karaoke, Talent show, international night and theme events;
  • You will also have the opportunity to participate in various sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc);
  • As well, students will be required to participate in other mandatory activities in the evening and each week-end.

Excursions and Discoveries - ELSS 1, 2013 (PDF)

Program Fees

  • Non-bursary students (with proof of Quebec residency) : $2,700.00
  • Canadian Students (outside of Quebec) : $3,600.00
  • International Students : $6,000.00

These prices include the registration fee of $200.00 non-refundable, tuition fees, a double occupancy room in the university residence from May 27th until June 28th, as well as all meals during the five-week programme.

Fees are payable in full by April 26th, 2013.

Did you know?

  • The Explore English Language Summer Programme accepts students 18 years of age and older.
  • Our immersion programme is becoming more and more multicultural.
  • Students will attend classes from Monday to Friday mornings as well as Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The workshops are Monday and Wednesday afternoons with the monitors. every Friday, the participants will visits some local tourist attractions.
  • Participants are required to reside in the University residences and all meals will be provided in the Dewhurst Dining Hall on campus.
  • All students will be granted free internet access during their five-week immersion.
  • Also, the participants will have access to the Sports and Recreation Center including: a double gymnasium, an exterior and an interior pool, tennis and squash courts, dance studio, a weight-training room as well as an interior jogging track.

Bursary Program

Apply today for a bursary!

www.myexplore.ca

The Council of Ministers of Education of Canada provides bursaries covering the cost of program fees, course materials, and room and board.

Admissions criteria:

  • You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (those studying in Canada on a student visa are not eligible);
  • You must have completed at least grade 11 (secondary 5 in Quebec) or be studying at the postsecondary level by the time the programme begins;
  • You must have been a full-time student for at least one semester during the current school year.


For bursary information, please contact:
Explore Program
Student Financial Assistance
Ministry of Education
1035, de la Chevrotière Street
21st Floor
Quebec (Quebec) G1R 5A5
Tel.: (418) 646-5233
Website: www.myexplore.ca

Student Comments

Comments from students when asked: "What did you most enjoy about the EXPLORE programme?"

"The ambiance. Everyone was very friendly and it helped us to communicate better and start conversations in English with others."

"Dans l’ensemble, j’ai vraiment apprécié le programme EXPLORE!"

"J’ai appris beaucoup d’anglais et nous avions beaucoup d’activités à faire pour ne pas trop s’ennuyer et je me suis fait beaucoup d’amis aussi!"

"Le fait que nous devons nous exprimer toujours en anglais! Permet réellement de faire une différence dans notre apprentissage de l’anglais. Sans les activités obligatoires ce programme ne serait pas le même, car permet de décompresser entre les devoirs, essais et examens. Le fait que nous soyons dans des petites classes est très bien aussi"

"Actually I loved everything. I don’t have words to tell you how much I appreciated this programme. I learned in so many ways and at the same time I had fun doing such a variety of activities: The Clubs the Discoveries, and the Classes taught me so much English - Thank you very much for everything!"

"We always had something to do, the activities were really fun and the monitors were wonderful!"

"La relation avec les monitors et les professeurs, tout était en place pour nous aider dans notre apprentissage"

"All the people and the staff were very cheerful and nice. They have been very helpful with everyone"

"Thank you very much for this wonderful immersion programme. I had a really good time with everyone at Bishop’s. I truly appreciated meeting such good people, good friends, good monitors and excellent teachers. This program helped me in so many ways. "

"Thank you it was a super experience and I will miss Bishop’s University a lot!

Bishop's University
Continuing Education
2600 College Street
Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7
Tel.: (819) 822-9670
Toll free number: 1-877-822-8900
Fax: (819) 822-9700
Email: Continuing Education