Learn English for an Academic Year or Semester with PLI
An Intensive or Super Intensive English Academic Year or Semester program with PLI is an amazing opportunity to experience life in Toronto or Vancouver for 5 or 9 months while learning English in a supportive and friendly environment. These long-term courses for fluency in English will allow you to personalize your course for career or academic needs.
Course information
As a student in our Academic Year or Semester course in Toronto or Vancouver, you’ll enjoy:
- Full-time, long term English study
- 5 or 9 month course lengths
- Personalized courses
- Discounted prices
If you choose the Intensive or Super Intensive Academic Year or Semester English course, our range of program options allows you to tailor the course to suit your academic or career goals. Depending on your level of English and your choice of school, you can personalize your course with Elective Classes, English for Business, Exam Preparation or an Internship – it’s the perfect way to get the most out of your time studying English in Canada.
As a PLI student in either Vancouver or Toronto, you will:
- Become fluent in English
- Enhance your academic profile
- Improve your career prospects
- Immerse yourself in a new culture and make friends from around the world
| Long term PLI English courses in Canada | Lessons*/Day | Levels | Tuition weeks | Total weeks | Locations | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Academic Semester | 2 core skills lessons + 4 specific skills lessons + Task team time (30 lessons per week) |
All levels | 20 weeks | 21 weeks | Canada (Vancouver, Toronto) | 2010: Jan 4, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 18 |
| Super Intensive Academic Year | 2 core skills class + 4 specific skills class + Task team time (30 lessons per week) |
All levels | 32 weeks | 36 weeks | Canada (Vancouver, Toronto) | 2010: Jan 4, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27 |
* Each Core Skill is 2 lessons each. Each Specific Skill is 2 lessons each.
Each lesson is 45 minutes in length.
Details
Our full-time Super Intensive and Intensive English Academic Year or Semester programs are the ideal choice if:
- You would like to study English in Toronto or Vancouver long-term
- You are interested in exploring a different country, making new friends and experiencing a diverse culture
- You would like to take advantage of our long-term English course savings
- You would like to combine your English studies with an internship, Exam preparation or English for Business course while you are here
For more information, please download our Intensive Academic Year and Semester course fact file.
Program facts
Program length:
Academic Year: 9 months
Academic Semester: 5 months
Lessons per week:
Intensive program: 30 lessons
Super Intensive program: 40 lessons
Lesson length: 45 minutes
Each day (Monday – Friday) you receive:
- 2 core skills lessons (4 core skills lessons – Super-Intensive)
- 4 specific skills lessons
- Task team time
Entry-level requirements: All levels
Start dates 2010:
Academic Year: Jan 4, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27
Academic Semester: Jan 4, Mar 22, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 18
PLI English Schools offering the Intensive Academic Year and Semester:
- PLI Vancouver
- PLI Toronto
| Duration | Intensive program price | Super Intensive program price |
| Academic Year | CAD 8,950 | CAD 10,900 |
| Academic Semester | CAD 5,990 | CAD 8,150 |
Enrolment fee: CAD 110
Results
At PLI, we have a complete student care system that is specifically designed to help you improve your English production skills. We work with you to provide you with tangible learning targets and constant feedback.
We will also provide you with an English Certificate at the end of your course, provided you have completed the required number of weeks of English studies and have achieved an attendance record of at least 80%. Your Individual Student Report will contain your personal course and test results, so you can track your progress and plan for improvement.
