Montreal Encounters | People and Cultures of Canada and Quebec

offered by

School of Modern Languages and Non-Credit Language Courses
UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL (UQAM)

About UQAM

UQAM is a dynamic, open, and creative university with an international outreach. Located in the heart of Montreal, Quebec, our university welcomes students from a wide variety of linguistic and cultural communities. Recognized for the high quality of their programs, UQAM’s École de langues (School of Modern Languages) and Formations linguistiques non créditées (Non-Credit Language Courses) invite you to take part in our immersive language learning experience. Make your summer vacation an opportunity to improve your English with experienced language instructors and other language learners!  

About This Program

In this program, you will:

1. study English for communication - focus on language used in everyday life, at university and at work, and practice your pronunciation;

2. be introduced to basic French vocabulary and expressions for simple everyday conversations;  

3. discover Canadian and Quebec cultures - explore topics such as Canadian society, Quebec traditions, what it means to be a Montrealer, and why Canada is famous for its nature;   

4. participate in theme-based tasks using English in group activities and team projects;

5. connect in a “buddy” program with your Canadian student peers – practice your conversational English daily.

If you are looking to learn, to meet students from Canada, to be inspired by a new culture, and to have fun – this program is for you!

What You'll Learn

You will develop your English communication skills for effective interactions in the following contexts:

• Everyday conversations
• Formal interviews and workplace interactions
• Discussions and debates
• Presentations

You will also discover Canadian and Quebec cultures through interactive activities

• Languages in Canada and Quebec
• Montreal’s history, community, culture and traditions
• Indigenous peoples of Canada
• Society and people of Canada and Quebec
• The role of nature and environment in Canada and Quebec

Admission Requirements

• Minimum English language requirements: TOEFL ITP 460 / TOEFL iBT 48 / TOEIC 505 / IELTS 4.5
• No prior knowledge of French is required.
• This program is designed for adults (18+) learning a second language.
• Students must arrive on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

WEEK 1
August 5 - 9

Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		Orientation	English in the city class	Discover Canadian culture class	English in the city class	Discover Canadian culture class
Arrival in Montreal | Free day	Free day	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch | Montreal bagel	Lunch	Lunch	Trip to Ottawa, Canada's capital
		French in the city class	Notre-Dame Basilica	Free time	Mount-Royal park	Free time

WEEK 2

August 12 - 16

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	Discover Canadian culture class	English in the city class	Discover Canadian culture class	English in the city class	Discover Canadian culture class
Free day	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Farewell reception	Depart Montreal
	French in the city class	Botanical garden	Free time	Montreal arts scene	Free time

Enrollment Procedures

Registration and Payment

Placement Test

Following your official paid registration, UQAM's Linguistic Assessment Center (Centre d’évaluation des compétences linguistiques [CECL]) will send you an invitation to take a placement test.

Cancellation Policies

Cancellation policy for program fees

• In the case of cancellation by the student, program fees are refunded as follows:
• There will be a 70% reimbursement of program fees for a cancellation that is submitted between June 4^th and July 9^th.
• There will be a 50% reimbursement of program fees for a cancellation that is submitted between July 10^th and August 4^th.
• Starting on August 5^th, no reimbursement will be possible.

You will be required to submit your reimbursement request in writing to the e-mail address infoete@uqam.ca, detailing the reasons for the cancellation. In addition, you must provide the relevant official document pertaining to the reason for your cancellation:

• In case of sickness: provide an official letter from a medical practitioner
• In case of inability to obtain your visa: provide the official letter of refusal
• In case of a late visa: provide the official document detailing the delay

The amount due to you will be refunded according to the initial payment method you used.

In case of failure to comply with the above policy, no refund will be granted.

Cancellation policy for homestay fees

There will be a 50% reimbursement of homestay fees for cancellations done up to 1 month prior to July 4^th. No reimbursement will be made for cancellations on July 5^th or later.

Costs

Tuition fees: $1,950 (CAD)
(includes registration, placement test, tuition, course materials, three themed lunches and a farewell reception, afternoon activities, weekend excursions, and the OPUS transportation card.)

Accommodation costs: around $1,430 (to be confirmed)

• Students live with a local host family. The fees include airport transfers, a private room, two students per family and meals.
• You must arrange your own air travel and have travel and medical insurance.

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To find out more about credited English programs, visit the École de langues website.

Discover our other Language immersion programs in the Non-Credit Language Courses department.