Visiting International Students are welcome to stay on campus in our Residences or participate in our Homestay program.
Residence
At our Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, we offer a number of room style options including dormitory-style rooms that include shared bathrooms and common rooms as well as a full meal plan. At our Thunder Bay campus we also offer Apartment and Townhouse residence options that allow four students per unit to share kitchen, living room and bathroom.
If you would like to live in our on-campus residences, you must apply online. For more details about housing options and to apply, visit our Residence website and select the campus of your choice.
Homestay
Homestay is a great way to practice English and learn Canadian culture. By living with a Canadian family, students can improve conversational English skills in daily life, participate in family activities and have a better understanding of Canadian customs and culture. Students will enjoy a home away from home.
If you would like to live with one our Homestay families, you must apply online. Visit our Student Homestay Application Form.
4 month program: January, May and September start dates
6 month program: July start date
Academic English Program language classes:
Option 1
Part-time: $3,600 CAD per semester
Monday through Friday - 3 hr/day or 15 hr/week for 13 weeks
Option 2
Full-time: $5,200 CAD per semester
Regular AEP schedule: Monday through Friday, 5hr/day or 25 hr/week for 13 weeks
Note:Undergraduate academic courses should not take place at the same time as the AEP classes.
Academic courses:
$2,999 -$3,979 CAD per class per semester depending on the academic program
Auditing Fees:
$598.45 CAD for 1.0 FCE (full year course) or $299.23 CAD for 0.5 FCE (one semester course).
Please note that students do not receive credit for auditing a course in you choose this option.
Accommodation:
$900 - $1500 CAD per month
Prices vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose and whether you live on or off campus.
Medical Insurance:
$1.95 CAD per day (approximately $238 per semester)
For details on medical coverage, visit the GuardMe website.
Ancillary Fees:
AEP: $72.14 and $66.73 for each 0.50 credit (academic course)
Bus Pass:
Thunder Bay Transit Rates
Orillia Transit Rates
Click here to view our Refund Policy