Tuition Fees

Fees for  EFAS Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 terms

Registration Fees

A one-time $200 non-refundable application fee and a $300 tuition deposit is required for each term you wish to register. Returning students and students who are Canadian Permanent Residents or Citizens are only required to pay the tuition deposit for each term they wish to register. 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees listed are for full-time studies and 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.

Please contact eli@uwaterloo.ca for information on available EFAS part-time courses and tuition fees.

Additional Fees

• University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) - required for international students living in Canada
  • $60 per month for single person (price subject to change September 1, 2021)
  • 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.                                   
• 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 (estimated cost of $300 per term)

Full-time tuition and fees per term (in Canadian Dollars)

Fees accurate as of January 2021.  All fees are subject to change.

Fees for Summer Intensive EFAS 2021 term (in Canadian Dollars)

• 6-week intensive EFAS full-time program (iEFAS)
• Only high-intermediate (level 300, CEFR B2) and advanced (level 400, CEFR C1) courses offered

Registration Fees

A one-time $200 non-refundable application fee and a $300 tuition deposit is required to register. Returning students and students who are Canadian Permanent Residents or Citizens are only required to pay the tuition deposit to register. 

Additional textbook costs may apply. 

Fees accurate as of September 2020. All fees are subject to change. 

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.

The English Language Institute has carefully considered all factors around the feasibility of offering the English for Success (EFS) program in summer 2020. Due to domestic and international challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the unfortunate decision to cancel all sessions of the program (June, July and August) in 2020.

We regret any inconvenience. 

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 is required for registration. 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 June 2020.  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 

• If you are in Canada, 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 (for on campus sessions only) includes:
  • University of Waterloo identification card
  • on campus activities and academic excursions
  • social events organized by Renison ELI Peer Leaders

Fees accurate as of December 2020.  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 March 2020.  All fees are subject to change at any time.