Description

The English Language Summer Program is a compressed, short-term program that allows students to practice their English skills over four weeks. During this time, students will receive 30+ hours of classroom instruction, fun workshops, exciting sociocultural activities, and field trips. Students of all ability levels are welcome.

Dates & Fees

***ATTN: The 2020 English Language Summer Program has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please find below the dates for our 2021 Program.***

Can't be away from home for the full length of the program? We understand! Join the first two weeks of this program at a reduced cost. Please contact esl@mun.ca for more information.

If your educational institution is a partner of Memorial University, you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Please contact esl@mun.ca for more details about this offer.

How to Apply

In order to apply, complete the Application Form and send it by email to esl@mun.ca.

Accommodations

Students can stay in residence on Memorial University’s campus, which is within walking distance of downtown St. John’s and its beautiful harbour. Accommodations will be either apartment-style or dormitory-style, depending on availability. All accommodations have some form of a shared kitchen, bathroom, and common room, as well as access to laundry facilities. Meals are not included in tuition.

More information on accommodations can be found on their official site. A virtual tour of the apartment-style housing is available here.

Transportation

There is a public bus system for the cities of St. John’s and Mount Pearl. These buses service all the major hubs in the area from roughly 6:30 to 23:00 (individual routes vary). Information for new bus users can be found on their Quick Start Guide.

Additionally, students will be greeted at the airport by staff from Memorial University.

Out-of-class Activities

In addition to attending classes, students will have many opportunities to visit local historic/scenic sites and to participate in various activities These activities will be led by conversation leaders.

Activities may include:

• Whale/bird watching
• Paintball
• The Rooms (museum)
• East Coast Trail (hiking)
• Wall climbing
• Victoria Park Lantern Festival
• and many more!

*Activities are dependent on weather and availability. The above list is tentative and subject to change.

Holidays

The following holiday will occur during the program:

• Regatta Day: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 (may be rescheduled due to weather)

There will be no regular classes on this day; however, some outside of class activities may take place. These activities may be led by conversation leaders, and the activities may or may not be related to the observed holiday.