Want to know the best part about studying at the English Language School?
Going beyond classroom study! Our Student Engagement Centre offers daily workshops, activities, and engagement experiences – all included in your tuition fee.
Now offered online
We have adapted our classes and programs to an online format – you can now study from home:
2,100+
learners
from 64 countries study with us each year.
5,000
enrollments
in 315 course sections offered each year.
Students-first
We offer a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Connect, socialize, study in-depth, and more at our exclusive-access student engagement centre (included in your tuition fee!)
We go beyond “classroom study”
In addition to their classes, all ELS students have access to our Student Engagement Centre. The centre and its daily workshops, activities, and engagement experiences are included in your tuition fee.
Centre overview
Workshops and activities highlights
Week 1: Are you ready to begin the term?
Join in and say 'hello' to the SEC instructor, plus get a chance to meet students from other classes
ELS volunteers are amazing!
These student volunteers are a perfect example that engagement can be meaningful & fun!
Meet Zuzana: this term's SEC instructor
Watch her first message to find out what the UAlberta campus looks like at the beginning of the fall term 2020
Join a Virtual UAlberta Student Club
Did you know that there are more than 400 student clubs at the UofA?
Student Weekly Challenge
We want to hear about your back to school experience and see your work spaces
Over 45,000 students chose us because we offer
Best value for high quality education
Tuition is priced competitively
Tuition is reasonable and it includes medical insurance, health services, student services, and exclusive student engagement centre access fees.
Extensive teaching experience
Our instructors have extensive experience and training in English language instruction. All of our instructors are university graduates who have completed advanced training in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
Located downtown
Edmonton is a major, modern city of one million people, with clean streets, safe neighbourhoods, and beautiful natural areas – it is known as “Canada’s Festival City” as it hosts over 30 festivals throughout the year.
Student Engagement Centre
Our unique recreational and study space for students to make friends, take part in extra language activities and engage with the community in Edmonton.

Sofia Elgueta, Assistant Lecturer

Don Mason, Acting Director
Barbara Edmondson, Assistant Lecturer

Lisa Matthew, Assistant Lecturer
Hawk Li, Program Coordinator (EAP)

Mark Bell, Program Coordinator (Short Term Study Abroad)
Denise Lo, Assistant Lecturer

Clement Yau, Office Lead

Zuzana Buchana, Assistant Lecturer
What did our students think of their online class experience?

