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.
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.
To meet the requirements for entry into the GPP, you must have the following:
* 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.
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*Tuition includes 20 hours of instruction a week for ELCP Levels and 16 hours per week for GPP modules. |
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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.
Current Students - GPP Refund PolicyThere is no refund available for current GPP students. * Course fees = Tuition + Student Services |