Tuition Fees

Did you know Renison ELI is one of the most affordable public university language institutes in Ontario? By studying English at Renison ELI you’ll gain a quality education from a prestigious university at an affordable price.

English for Academic Success (EFAS)

For the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 terms only, the non-refundable application fee required to register will be lowered to $75. The remainder of the application fee ($125) will be applied to your tuition and is due two weeks before the start of the program. No tuition deposit will be required to register for these terms.

Returning students are not required to pay the application fee.

Fees for Spring 2020 term (in Canadian Dollars)

Program dates: May 1 - July 17, 2020

EFAS	Spring 2020
Non-refundable application fee (required to register)	$75 due upon registration
Tuition	$4725 tuition + $125 remaining application fee
Medical insurance (UHIP)	$159 per person Required for students (and their dependents) in Canada
Payment due date for remaining fees	April 17, 2020

Additional costs may apply (e.g. books/materials).

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

Fees for Summer 2020 term (in Canadian Dollars)

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

EFAS

Summer 2020

Non-refundable application fee

(required to register)

$75 due upon registration

Tuition

$2700 tuition + $125 remaining application fee

Medical insurance (UHIP)

$53 per person

Required for students (and their dependents) in Canada

Additional costs may apply (e.g. books/materials, UPass transit pass, etc.).

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

Fees for Fall 2020, Winter 2021 and Spring 2021 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.

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)
- $53 per month for single person until August 2020; price subject to change September 1, 2020
- 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). 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)

EFAS	Fall 2020	Winter 2021	Spring 2021
Non-refundable application fee (required to register)	$200	$200	$200
Tuition deposit (required to register)	$300	$300	$300
Remaining tuition	$4570	$4570	$4570
*Student services fee*	$250	$250	$250
Medical insurance (UHIP)	$212	$212	$212
Total + application fee	$5332 + $200 CAD	$5332 + $200 CAD	$5332 + $200 CAD
Payment due dates for remaining fees	August 25, 2020	December 22, 2020	March 22, 2021
*Estimated books/materials cost: $300 per term* *(Books may be purchased at Renison.)*

Fees accurate as of April 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.

English for Success (EFS)

EFS Program Fees per 4-week session	EFS Classes Only	EFS Classes + Immersion Experience¹
Non-refundable application fee (required to register)	$75	$75
Tuition and incidental fees	$1640	$3620
*Medical insurance (UHIP)³*	$53	$53
*Total*	$1768 CAD	$3748 CAD

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 March 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.

General English at Renison (GEAR)

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 includes:
- University of Waterloo identification card
- on-campus activities and academic excursions
- social events organized by Renison ELI Peer Leaders

GEAR	January - May 2020 fees per 4-week session (CAD)	August - November 2020 fees per 4-week session (CAD)
*Non-refundable application fee (required to register)*	$75	$75
*Tuition deposit (required to register)*	$300	$300
Remaining tuition (includes course materials)	$1245	$1290
Student Services Fee	$50	$65
*Medical insurance (UHIP)*	$53	$53
Total	$1723 CAD	$1783 CAD