Tuition Fees

A one-time $200 non-refundable application fee and a $300 tuition deposit is required for each term you wish to register. The deposit(s) will be deducted from your tuition fees.

Tuition fees include diagnostic testing and course instruction. These are subject to change, and are due two weeks before the start of classes. A $100 penalty applies for late fees. A $50 administrative fee applies if arrangements need to be made for a deferral of fees.

Additional Fees

• University Health Insurance Plan ($53 per month for single person until August 2020; price subject to change September 1, 2020)
  University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) coverage must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.                                                                                      
• Student Services Fee ($250 per term for Fall, Winter and Spring terms, and $150 for Summer term). Depending on the term, the Student Services Fee includes:                               
  - University of Waterloo identification card (WatCard)                  
  - Access to all on-campus recreation facilities at the University of  Waterloo
  - On-campus social events and activities organized by Renison ELI Peer Leaders
  - EFAS academic excursion (Fall, Winter and Spring terms only)
  - Grand River Transit bus pass
• Textbooks and workbooks (maximum of $300 per term)

2020 Costs (in Canadian Dollars)

Tuition fees for Fall, Winter and Spring

Full-term program

• Full-time tuition Winter 2020 and Spring 2020: $4725 per term
• Full-time tuition Fall 2020: $4870 per term
• Part-time: Please contact eli@uwaterloo.ca for information on available EFAS part-time courses and tuition fees.

Tuition fees for Summer 6-week intensive program

• Full-time: $2700 
• Only high-intermediate (level 300) and advanced (level 400) classes offered

Full-time tuition and additional fees per term

Fees accurate as of September 2019.  All fees are subject to change at any time.

Students who register for multiple terms of EFAS in 1 online application will only pay 1 application fee. This is a savings of $200 to $600!

Not included: travel costs between your home and Canada, transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Renison University College, and accommodation. Please email eli@uwaterloo.ca if you require assistance.

1. Immersion Experience includes double-room accommodation in on-campus student residence, evening and weekend activities and excursions, and full meal plan (3 meals per day from Monday to Friday, and 2 meals per day on Saturday and Sunday - brunch and dinner).

2. Tuition fees include English language placement testing, course materials, course instruction and EFS student services.

3. University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) coverage must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.

A one-time $75 non-refundable application fee and a $300 per session tuition deposit is required for registration. As noted in the table above, the tuition deposit(s) will be deducted from your tuition fees. Remaining fees are due two weeks before the start of the program. A $100 penalty applies for late fees. Please see Payment instructions and Cancellation & Deferral Policy for more information.  

Fees accurate as of August 2019.  All fees are subject to change at any time.

Not included: travel costs between your home country and Canada, transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Renison University College. Please email eli@uwaterloo.ca if you require airport transfer assistance.  

A one-time $75 non-refundable application fee and a $300 tuition deposit is required for each session you wish to register. The tuition deposit(s) will be deducted from your tuition fees.

Tuition fees include diagnostic testing, course materials, and course instruction. These are subject to change, and are due two weeks before the start of classes. A $100 penalty applies for late fees. 

Additional Fees

• University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) coverage must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.
• Student Services Fee ($50 per session) includes:
  • University of Waterloo identification card
  • on-campus activities and academic excursions
  • social events organized by Renison ELI Peer Leaders

Fees accurate as of September 2019.  All fees are subject to change at any time.

Not included: travel costs between your home and Canada, transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Renison University College, and accommodation. Please email eli@uwaterloo.ca if you require assistance.

1. Full fees must be paid for registration.
2. Please review the course cancellation policy here.

Fees accurate as of April 2019.  All fees are subject to change at any time.