Language immersion

Costs 

For reference, those taking part in a language immersion should expect the following costs:   

  • Course fee (starting at $1010) *
  • Registration fee  
  • Placement test 
  • Teaching materials  
  • Applicable taxes 

Applicable taxes 

  • Registration fee – GST and QST 
  • Educational materials – GST  (for Spanish classes only)
  • Accommodation reservation fee, where applicable – GST and QST 

*English and French courses are non-taxable.  

Discounts  

  • 8% applicable if two (2) programs are on the same registration form 
  • 15% for UQAM students, graduates, employees and retirees upon presentation of supporting documentation. 

Methods of payment 

By credit card (Visa, Mastercard) 

Prices are in Canadian dollars. The currency conversion will be made on your credit card. 

Registration deadline

ProgramsRegistration deadline
Explore Program (unsubsidized) May 20 to June 19, 2025 ( 5 weeks)March 22, 2025
Discover Montreal in a new light (ISA) July 7 to July 25, 2025 (3 weeks)
Non-native French speakers
Non-native English speakers		May 26, 2025
Discover Montreal in a new light (ISB) July 28 to August 15, 2025 (3 weeks)
Non-native French speakers		June 16, 2025
Discover Montreal in a new light (ISC) July 7 to August 15, 2025 (6 weeks)
French – French
English – French		Mai 26, 2025

Cancellation and refund policy  

Cancellation of a language immersion by the Non-Credit Language Courses office 

The Non-Credit Language Courses office reserves the right to cancel any language immersion without notice if there is an insufficient number of participants. This is the only case in which all costs will be refunded. 

Cancellation of a language immersion by the participant  

  • Prior to the registration deadline: registration and placement test fees are non-refundable.  
  • From the registration deadline until the day before the training begins: registration and placement test fees + 30% of the total cost of training are non-refundable.  No reimbursement will be granted out of those dates.

Refunds for participation in a language immersion  

  • All requests must clearly state the reasons for cancellation and be emailed to languesnoncr@uqam.ca. 
  • The amount due will be reimbursed according to the original payment method. 

Exception to refunds 

  • In case of illness, please send written proof from the attending physician. 
  • Visa : If you do not obtain a visa in time for your language study stay, you may be entitled to a partial refund.
    • Please provide the date of the visa application and/or refusal.
    • Refund: The registration fee and placement test are non-refundable. A refund of 70% will be made on the program fees, including teaching materials.

Certificate of participation  

Each participant will receive a transcript specifying the program’s general parameters.