Business English Program

About the Business English Program

The Business English program is designed for students who would like to develop their general English language skills for use in the Canadian business environment. The program offers level-appropriate and interest-based topics, such as business presentations and marketing strategies, with a focus on sustainability. It also introduces vocabulary specific to various business domains and familiarizes students with Canadian businesses through company visits and guest speakers from local sustainable industries. Through a variety of in-class and extracurricular activities, students deepen their cultural understanding, improve oral and written English proficiency, and build confidence in communicating in international business.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of Canadian culture and inter-cultural communication and its impact on business interactions and practices
Use language skills to engage in diverse business and social interactions, employing appropriate formal and informal language choices for a clear and appropriate expression of ideas
Develop an understanding of international business culture, using accepted ways of expressing ideas in varied formal and informal work environments
Deliver formal business presentations using visual aids
Identify and analyze the application of the United Nation’s Sustainable Developmental Goals in Canadian Businesses

Admission Requirements

Interest in improving your English for international business
High Beginner level of English or higher

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Fees & Refund Policy

Fees

2025 Fees

2025 Fees
Required Expenses	3 Weeks of Study
Application Fee	$150
Tuition Fee*	$4,900
Medical Insurance	$110

*Includes Business English Program, three weeks of homestay accommodation, three meals a day, local business visits and extracurricular activities.

Refund Policy

New Applicants - Business English Program Refund Policy

New Applicants - Business English Program Refund Policy
Refund Request Deadline	With an Original Visa Refusal Document	Without an Original Visa Refusal Document
Up to 2 calendar months prior to the first day of class	100% tuition deposit	50% tuition deposit
Less than 2 calendar months prior to the first day of class	100% tuition deposit	0% tuition deposit

The refund policy applies only to fees paid to the University of Guelph English Language Programs. Any additional fees paid to third parties are not subject to this policy.

ELP applicants must request a refund and forward a copy (PDF) of their IRCC denial letter to scs-english@uoguelph.ca within two months of the denial letter date. Refund requests received after this time frame will be denied.

Application Fee: The $150 application fee is non-refundable. All housing application fees $375/$525 are non-refundable.