Program features (3-week GOALS)

GOALS is delivered through an integrated approach to teaching and learning that ensures you are building important intercultural skills while developing the 4C’s of Education for Sustainable Development: 

  • Critical thinking 
  • Communication 
  • Collaboration 
  • Creativity 

In 3-week GOALS, you will benefit from: 

  • 25 hours (approximately) of in-class programming each week 
  • an orientation session and campus tour on the first day of the program 
  • individualized feedback sessions with instructors  
  • course assessments designed to measure overall learning progress and skill development 
  • a final achievement report (transcript) and certificate of participation from Renison University College at the University of Waterloo 
  • opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through engaging workshops, social events, and excursions 
  • an active texting community which uses WeChat, Kakao Talk, Line and WhatsApp to connect with peers and staff 

The 3-week GOALS program is suitable for students with a B1 CEFR level of English (intermediate) and above.