Graduate Preparation Program

About the Graduate Preparation Program

The Graduate Preparation Program (GPP) is an intensive 8-month program that specifically targets the language and academic skills that students need in order to be successful graduate students in Canada.

The General Pathway Option

This option is for students interested in applying for any graduate program in Canada. Students who complete this program will receive a GPP Diploma (General Pathway).

Completion of the GPP General Pathway does not guarantee admission to the University of Guelph or other degree programs. For information on admission to graduate programs please contact the Office of Graduate Studies.

For more information on GPP Pathway Programs, please contact the English Language Programs.

Courses

  • Advanced Speaking
  • Advanced Reading
  • Advanced Writing
  • Advanced Listening
  • Writing at the Graduate Level
  • IELTS Preparation
  • Critical Listening and Speaking
  • Critical analysis

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Admission Requirements

To meet the requirements for entry into the GPP, you must have the following:

  • A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent*
  • Four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum B average
  • Serious commitment to enrol in graduate studies

* A minimum intermediate level of English is required. If you are entering with an intermediate level of English, it could take a year or longer to complete the program, depending on your English proficiency and level placement.

For additional inquiries, please contact the English Language Programs.


Dates
July 2, 2024
Summer B (7 weeks)
  • June 7, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • June 27, 2024: Orientation 
  • July 2 – August 15, 2024: Class Dates 
  • August 16, 2024: Closing Ceremony 
September 5, 2024
Fall A (7 weeks) 
  • August 2, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • September 3, 2024: Orientation  
  • September 5 – October 18, 2024: Class Dates 
October 28, 2024
Fall B (7 weeks)
  • October 4, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • October 24, 2024: Orientation 
  • October 28 – December 12, 2024: Class Dates 
  • December 13, 2024: Closing Ceremony 
January 6, 2025
Winter A (7 weeks) 
  • November 29, 2024: Application Deadline 
  • January 3, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation  
  • January 6 – February 21, 2025: Class Dates 
March 3, 2025
Winter B (7 weeks) 
  • February 7, 2025: Application Deadline 
  • February 27, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation 
  • March 3 – April 17, 2025: Class Dates 
May 5, 2025
Summer A (7 weeks) 
  • April 4, 2025: Application Deadline 
  • May 1, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation 
  • May 5 – June 20, 2025: Class Dates 
June 30, 2025
Summer B (7 weeks) 
  • June 6, 2025: Application Deadline 
  • June 26, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation  
  • June 30 – August 15, 2025: Class Dates 
September 4, 2025
Fall A (7 weeks) 
  • August 1, 2025: Application Deadline 
  • September 2, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation  
  • September 4 – October 17, 2025: Class Dates 
October 27, 2025
Fall B (7 weeks)
  • October 3, 2025: Application Deadline 
  • October 23, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation  
  • October 27 – December 12, 2025: Class Dates 
Fees 
Fees
Required Expenses8 Months of Study
Application Fee $150
Tuition Fee* $11,594 (2024)
$11,710 (2025)
Student Services Fee

$1,586

Medical Insurance $440

*Tuition includes 20 hours of instruction a week for ELCP Levels and 16 hours per week for GPP modules.

Refund Policy

The refund policy applies only to fees paid to the University of Guelph English Language Programs. Any additional fees paid to third parties are not subject to this policy. 

ELP applicants must request a refund and forward a copy (PDF) of their IRCC denial letter to esl@uoguelph.ca within two months of the denial letter date. Refund requests received after this time frame will be denied.

Application Fee: The $150 application fee is non-refundable.

New Applicants - GPP Refund Policy
Refund Request DeadlineWith an Original Visa Refusal documentWithout an Original Visa Refusal Document
Up to 2 calendar months prior to the first day of class 100% tuition + 100% any additional fees 50% tuition + 100% any additional fees
Less than 2 calendar months prior to the first day of class 100% tuition + 100% any additional fees 0 % tuition + 100% any additional fees

Current Students - GPP Refund Policy

There is no refund available for current GPP students.
Eligible students will receive a 100% refund on course fees* for any GPP modules that ELP is not able to deliver. Alternatively students may transfer fees to the next available offering.

* Course fees = Tuition + Student Services
** Medical Insurance fees are non-refundable


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