Intensive English Language Program (IELP)

Improve your English with IELP

Advance your English language skills and prepare for your future in academic studies at Brock by learning English for undergraduate or graduate studies.

Our Canadian English Language Program is a great way to strengthen your abilities in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Apply to IELP

Improve your English for post-secondary studies.

Advance your English language skills and prepare for your future in academic studies at Brock by learning English for undergraduate or graduate programs in Canada.

At Brock, you will learn English in an integrated classroom model to help you excel at listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Apply to IELP

Brock University’s Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is designed to help you achieve your English language learning goals and prepare students for learning in a post-secondary environment.

In the Intensive English Language Program (IELP), learners will progress through up to three levels of language skills development. Each level takes four months to complete.

IELP can be used as a method to gain admission to Brock University undergraduate and graduate programs or be taken for personal English language skills improvement through direct application.

IELP classes start in Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)

Dates and Fees

IELP will help you:

  • Read academic materials
  • Write essays
  • Take effective notes
  • Give presentations

Program details:

  • 25 hours of class time per week including self-study
  • In-person and online study options available

IELP in-person

Study English in Niagara and on-campus with in-person classes. Our IELP classes are taught by certified and experienced English language instructors at our St. Catharines campus in the International Centre, which is located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Study IELP in-person to get full access to the university experience before you begin your post-secondary studies.

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IELP for Conditionally Accepted students.

If you have been conditionally accepted to Brock University for undergraduate or graduate studies, the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) will provide you with the language and academic preparation for university entrance.

Ready to accept your conditional offer?

Accept your offer

IELP for Personal English Language Learning.

Choose to learn English online or in person without applying to an undergraduate program. After completing the Intensive English Language Program (IELP), you still have the option to apply to undergraduate or graduate studies at Brock University.

Ready to learn English in Canada?

Apply to IELP