Summer Language Programs | Study Abroad

Immerse yourself in a foreign language and culture with U of G’s summer language programs. Whether you’re studying French, German or Spanish, these short-term programs let you improve your language skills, earn U of G credits, and experience life in another country or region, all over the summer. You’ll return with stronger communication skills, global perspective, and memories that last a lifetime.

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Provincial Summer Language & Culture Programs

The ORA and OBW provincial programs all offer short-term summer language and culture programs. These are not exchange programs - they involve a tuition fee paid to the hosting university. Students can receive University of Guelph credit for these programs if approved by their Academic Advisor. The credit transfer must be done through the Letter of Permission (LOP) process and can be coordinated with your Academic Advisor.

French Summer Language Program with the Ontario/Rhone-Alpes Program

The ORA Summer Language Program offers an intensive French language course at the Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced level during the month of July in France. Students may receive 1.0 University of Guelph credits in French upon approval by their Academic Advisor through the Letter of Permission process.

The OUI online applications and information will be available on the ORA website by January. Once you complete the OUI online application students are required to send a pdf copy to CIP, eaa-arts@uoguelph.ca, by the stated deadline. Note, you must also complete the CIP application to be considered for the OUI SLP. Please make sure you complete the correct application by the correct deadline.

You can take Beginner level French if you've never taken French before. Or, if you want to do a full exchange semester or year in France but have only completed first-year French at the University of Guelph, you can take the Intermediate level French course at the summer school and then begin a regular ORA exchange afterwards at one of the ORA universities (an ORA exchange is a separate application).

*Note, participants are eligible to receive a $1,200 scholarship for the ORA SLP program.

Please refer to the Student Financial Services Travel Bursaries and Scholarships information for financial assistance.

German Summer Language Program with the Ontario/Baden Wurttemberg Program

The OBW Program offers an intensive German language course at the Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced level during the month of August through the International Lake Constance Summer School. Students may receive 0.5 University of Guelph credits in German upon approval by their Program Counsellor.

The OUI online applications and information will be available on the OBW website by January. Once you complete the OUI online application students are required to send a pdf copy to CIP, eaa-arts@uoguelph.ca, by the stated deadline. Note, you must also complete the CIP application to be considered for the OUI SLP. Please make sure you complete the correct application by the correct deadline.

You can take Beginner level German if you've never taken German before. Or if you want to do a full exchange semester or year in Germany but have only completed first year German at University of Guelph, you can take the Intermediate level German course at the summer school and then begin a regular OBW exchange afterwards at one of the OBW universities (an OBW exchange is a separate application).

*Note, participants are eligible to receive a $1,200 scholarship for the OBW SLP program.

Please refer to the Student Financial Services Travel Bursaries and Scholarships information for financial assistance.

Summer Language Exchange Programs

University of Guelph students do not have to pay the program fee for the Spanish Summer Language Exchange at Universidad de Malaga that is indicated on the programs' websites. However, students will be charged U of G tuition for the number of credits received. Participants will be responsible for paying travel costs and for housing during the program.

Spanish Summer Language Exchange at Universidad de Malaga (Spain)

Universidad de Malaga offers intensive one-month Intensive Spanish Courses throughout the summer at the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level, which U of G students can participate in through our exchange agreement. Students can choose to do the program during the following months:

May, June, July, or August

The 80-hour course is worth 0.5 U of Guelph credits (final approval from the student's Academic Advisor is required). University of Guelph students do not have to pay the program fee for the Intensive Spanish Course, but will be charged U of G tuition for 0.5 credits. Accommodation in an apartment or with a host family is provided. Participants will be responsible for paying travel costs and for housing during the program.

Use the online application to apply for this Spanish Summer Language program.

Apply to Study Abroad

Depending on the program you are applying to you will have to complete either the online or the paper application. Step-by-step application instructions are outlined on our application page.

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