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Summer English Language Program (SELP) is a three-week course of language and cultural study in Vancouver. The program gives students an opportunity to improve their English with the support of experienced ESL teachers and small classes. In addition, students will learn about Canadian culture and participate in exciting recreation activities resulting in enhanced communication skills and confidence in the English language.

Learn more about our various short-term English language instruction programs.

Sample Schedule

Instructors or cultural assistants take students on a series of exciting outdoor adventures such as kayaking, an excursion to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, or a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium. Students also visit museums and Vancouver’s ethnically diverse neighbourhoods. This is a sample itinerary and the schedule and activities included are subject to change.

Week One
DayActivity
Monday

Morning: Welcome and ELI

Afternoon: Homestay orientation

Tuesday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: ELI

Wednesday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: Kayaking

Thursday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: ELI

FridayFull day: Discover Vancouver activity
Week Two
DayActivity
Monday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: ELI

Tuesday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: Vancouver Aquarium

Wednesday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: ELI

Thursday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: All class activity

Friday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: ELI

Week Three
DayActivity
Monday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: Museum of Vancouver

Tuesday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: ELI

Wednesday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: Capilano Suspension Bridge

Thursday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: ELI

Friday

Morning: ELI

Afternoon: Closing ceremony

Application for Admission

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until early June and must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $250. The balance of payment is due one month prior to the start of the program.
Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate in our program.

Please contact us at selp@langara.ca for more information and application forms.


Program Dates

Program DatesTuesday August 5 – Friday August 22, 2025
Homestay DatesSunday August 3 – Saturday August 23, 2025

Fees & Payment

Program costs for summer 2025: 

Tuition and Cultural/Recreational Activities $1,700
Homestay (optional)Placement fee: $300
 Nightly fee: $57
Bus Pass (Zone 1)$145 (optional)
Airport Reception$150 (optional for students in Homestay)

Homestay

Homestay accommodation is optional but it is an important part of the language immersion program. Students stay with carefully selected English-speaking families. Homestay families are interested in sharing their time and culture so that students can practice their English and learn about West Coast living. Students will take part in daily family activities. Many of the language assignments will involve discussions with your host family.

Homestay Dates: August 3 – 23, 2025