UNIVERSIT\u00c9 DU QU\u00c9BEC \u00c0 MONTR\u00c9AL (UQAM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About UQAM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUQAM 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\u2019s \u00c9cole de langues (School of Modern Languages) and Formations linguistiques non cr\u00e9dit\u00e9es (Non-Credit Language Courses) invite you to take part in our immersive culture and language learning experience. <\/strong>Make your summer vacation an opportunity to improve your English with experienced language instructors and other language learners! <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/langues-en-continu.uqam.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Preregistration-period-March-23rd-to-May-1st-2026-Registration-period-May-1st-to-June-1st-2026-Payment-is-required-upon-registration-Placement-test-period-June-1st-2026-to-June-8th-2026-2-1.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
University students<\/strong>
18 years and up
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nLevels available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A2 and up*
*placement test required<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nType of course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A minimum of 15 students is required to open the program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nWhen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
August 3rd<\/sup> to August 21st<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3 weeks<\/strong>
50 hours of class-time
15 hours cultural activities
2 full-day discovery excursions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTeaching material <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Given upon arrival<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/langues-en-continu.uqam.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/39579-Credit-FR-\u00a9-Nicolas-Abou-EN-Credit-\u00a9-Nicolas-Abou-1-1024x552.jpg\")
Photo by Nicolas Abou : view from the Kondiaronk belvedere, “Montreal au coucher de soleil”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAbout This Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn this program, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. discover Canadian and Quebec cultures <\/strong>– explore topics such as Canadian society, Quebec traditions, what it means to be a Montrealer, and why Canada is famous for its nature;<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. participate in theme-based tasks using English in group activities and team projects;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n3. put your English skills<\/strong> into action and strengthen your communication for everyday life, university, and the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. be introduced to basic French vocabulary and expressions<\/strong> for simple everyday conversations; <\/p>\n\n\n\n5. connect in a \u201cbuddy\u201d program<\/strong> with your Canadian student peers \u2013 practice your conversational English daily.
This year’s program includes twice as many conversational partners<\/strong> as the previous year.
More buddies \u2014 more fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are looking to learn<\/strong>, to meet students <\/strong>from Canada, to be inspired<\/strong> by a new culture, and to have fun<\/strong> \u2013 this program is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You will also discover Canadian and Quebec cultures <\/strong>through interactive activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Languages in Canada and Quebec<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Montreal\u2019s history, community, culture and traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Indigenous peoples of Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Society and people of Canada and Quebec<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The role of nature and environment in Canada and Quebec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You will develop your English communication skills for effective interactions<\/strong> in the following contexts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Everyday conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Formal interviews and workplace interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Discussions and debates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Minimum English language requirements:
TOEFL ITP 350 \/ TOEFL iBT 25 (or 2 on the new 2026 scale) \/ TOEIC 250 \/ IELTS 3.5 \/ Duolingo 35<\/li>\n\n\n\n - No prior knowledge of French is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- This program is designed for adults (18+) learning a second language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Students must arrive on Friday, July 31st<\/sup> or Saturday, August 1st<\/sup>, 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by: \u00a9 Tourisme Montr\u00e9al, St\u00e9phan Poulin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE OVERVIEW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Preliminary schedule subject to change)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWEEK 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/langues-en-continu.uqam.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2026-04-13-133427-1024x750.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWEEK 2<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/langues-en-continu.uqam.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2026-04-13-133457-1024x711.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nWEEK 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/langues-en-continu.uqam.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2026-04-13-133531-1024x717.png\")
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Photo by Eva Blue<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEnrollment Procedures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRegistration and Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\nPreregistration period: March 23rd<\/sup> to May 1st<\/sup>, 2026
Registration period: May 1st<\/sup> to June 1st<\/sup>, 2026 (Payment is required upon registration)<\/strong>
Placement test period: June 1st, <\/sup>2026 to June 8th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/langues-en-continu.uqam.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Click-here-to-pre-register-1-1024x256.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nPlacement Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Following your official paid registration, UQAM’s Linguistic Assessment Center (Centre d\u2019\u00e9valuation des comp\u00e9tences linguistiques [CECL]) will send you an invitation to take a placement test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cancellation Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cancellation policy for program fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- In the case of cancellation by the student, program fees are refunded as follows:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There will be a 70% reimbursement of program fees for a cancellation that is submitted between June 1st<\/sup> and July 10th<\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There will be a 50% reimbursement of program fees for a cancellation that is submitted between July 11th<\/sup> and August 1st<\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Starting on August 2nd<\/sup>, no reimbursement will be possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You will be required to submit your reimbursement request in writing<\/strong> to the e-mail address languesnoncr@uqam.ca<\/a>, detailing the reasons for the cancellation. In addition, you must provide the relevant official document pertaining to the reason for your cancellation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- In case of sickness: provide an official letter from a medical practitioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In case of inability to obtain your visa: provide the official letter of refusal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In case of a late visa: provide the official document detailing the delay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The amount due to you will be refunded according to the initial payment method you used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case of failure to comply with the above policy, no refund will be granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cancellation policy for homestay fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere will be a 50% reimbursement of homestay fees for cancellations done up to 1 month prior to July 3rd<\/sup>. No reimbursement will be made for cancellations on July 4th<\/sup> or later.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCosts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tuition fees:<\/strong> CAD<\/strong> 2,100 <\/strong>
(Includes registration, placement test, tuition, course materials, three themed lunches and a farewell reception, afternoon activities, weekend excursions, and the OPUS transportation card.)<\/em>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccomodation<\/strong>
These are the two options for your stay during the Montreal Encounters program:<\/em>
Host family – MS Homestays <\/a><\/strong>
\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/a>Homestay accommodation \u2013 3 meals | starting at $1,637 CAD<\/strong><\/em>
The package includes round\u2011trip airport transfer <\/strong>
(airport \u2013 homestay \u2013 airport)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTo find out more about credited English programs, visit the \u00c9cole de langues <\/a>website.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDiscover our other Language immersion programs in the Non-Credit Language Courses <\/a>department.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2026 Calendar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"saison":[28],"lieu":[8],"moment":[33],"public":[],"langue":[40],"class_list":["post-680","sejour","type-sejour","status-publish","hentry","saison-summer","lieu-en-presence","moment-day","langue-english"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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University students<\/strong> A2 and up* A minimum of 15 students is required to open the program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n August 3rd<\/sup> to August 21st<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n 3 weeks<\/strong> Given upon arrival<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n In this program, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. discover Canadian and Quebec cultures <\/strong>– explore topics such as Canadian society, Quebec traditions, what it means to be a Montrealer, and why Canada is famous for its nature;<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. participate in theme-based tasks using English in group activities and team projects;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. put your English skills<\/strong> into action and strengthen your communication for everyday life, university, and the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. be introduced to basic French vocabulary and expressions<\/strong> for simple everyday conversations; <\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. connect in a \u201cbuddy\u201d program<\/strong> with your Canadian student peers \u2013 practice your conversational English daily. If you are looking to learn<\/strong>, to meet students <\/strong>from Canada, to be inspired<\/strong> by a new culture, and to have fun<\/strong> \u2013 this program is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will also discover Canadian and Quebec cultures <\/strong>through interactive activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will develop your English communication skills for effective interactions<\/strong> in the following contexts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Preliminary schedule subject to change)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WEEK 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WEEK 2<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WEEK 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Preregistration period: March 23rd<\/sup> to May 1st<\/sup>, 2026 Following your official paid registration, UQAM’s Linguistic Assessment Center (Centre d\u2019\u00e9valuation des comp\u00e9tences linguistiques [CECL]) will send you an invitation to take a placement test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cancellation policy for program fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will be required to submit your reimbursement request in writing<\/strong> to the e-mail address languesnoncr@uqam.ca<\/a>, detailing the reasons for the cancellation. In addition, you must provide the relevant official document pertaining to the reason for your cancellation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The amount due to you will be refunded according to the initial payment method you used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of failure to comply with the above policy, no refund will be granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cancellation policy for homestay fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be a 50% reimbursement of homestay fees for cancellations done up to 1 month prior to July 3rd<\/sup>. No reimbursement will be made for cancellations on July 4th<\/sup> or later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuition fees:<\/strong> CAD<\/strong> 2,100 <\/strong> Accomodation<\/strong> To find out more about credited English programs, visit the \u00c9cole de langues <\/a>website.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover our other Language immersion programs in the Non-Credit Language Courses <\/a>department.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"saison":[28],"lieu":[8],"moment":[33],"public":[],"langue":[40],"class_list":["post-680","sejour","type-sejour","status-publish","hentry","saison-summer","lieu-en-presence","moment-day","langue-english"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
18 years and up
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*placement test required<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nType of course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
50 hours of class-time
15 hours cultural activities
2 full-day discovery excursions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTeaching material <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
About This Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This year’s program includes twice as many conversational partners<\/strong> as the previous year.
More buddies \u2014 more fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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TOEFL ITP 350 \/ TOEFL iBT 25 (or 2 on the new 2026 scale) \/ TOEIC 250 \/ IELTS 3.5 \/ Duolingo 35<\/li>\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE OVERVIEW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Registration and Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Registration period: May 1st<\/sup> to June 1st<\/sup>, 2026 (Payment is required upon registration)<\/strong>
Placement test period: June 1st, <\/sup>2026 to June 8th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nPlacement Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cancellation Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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(Includes registration, placement test, tuition, course materials, three themed lunches and a farewell reception, afternoon activities, weekend excursions, and the OPUS transportation card.)<\/em>
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These are the two options for your stay during the Montreal Encounters program:<\/em>
Host family – MS Homestays <\/a><\/strong>
\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/a>Homestay accommodation \u2013 3 meals | starting at $1,637 CAD<\/strong><\/em>
The package includes round\u2011trip airport transfer <\/strong>
(airport \u2013 homestay \u2013 airport)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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