Graduate Preparation Program
About the Graduate Preparation Program
The Graduate Preparation Program (GPP) is an intensive 8-month program that specifically targets the language and academic skills that students need in order to be successful graduate students in Canada.
The General Pathway Option
This option is for students interested in applying for any graduate program in Canada. Students who complete this program will receive a GPP Diploma (General Pathway).
Completion of the GPP General Pathway does not guarantee admission to the University of Guelph or other degree programs. For information on admission to graduate programs please contact the Office of Graduate Studies.
For more information on GPP Pathway Programs, please contact the English Language Programs.
Courses
- Advanced Speaking
- Advanced Reading
- Advanced Writing
- Advanced Listening
- Writing at the Graduate Level
- IELTS Preparation
- Critical Listening and Speaking
- Critical analysis
Admission Requirements
To meet the requirements for entry into the GPP, you must have the following:
- A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent*
- Four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum B average
- Serious commitment to enrol in graduate studies
* A minimum intermediate level of English is required. If you are entering with an intermediate level of English, it could take a year or longer to complete the program, depending on your English proficiency and level placement.
For additional inquiries, please contact the English Language Programs.
Dates, Fees & Refund Policy
Summer B | June 30, 2025
- June 6, 2025: Application Deadline
- June 26, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- June 30 – August 15, 2025: Class Dates
Fall A | September 4, 2025
- August 1, 2025: Application Deadline
- September 2, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- September 4 – October 17, 2025: Class Dates
Fall B | October 27, 2025
- October 3, 2025: Application Deadline
- October 23, 2025: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- October 27 – December 12, 2025: Class Dates
Winter A | January 6, 2026
- November 28, 2025: Application Deadline
- January 5, 2026: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- January 6 – February 20, 2026: Class Dates
Winter B | March 2, 2026
- February 6, 2026: Application Deadline
- February 26, 2026: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- March 2 to April 17, 2026: Class Dates
Summer A | May 4, 2026
- April 3, 2026: Application Deadline
- April 30, 2026: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- May 4 – June 19, 2026: Class Dates
Summer B | June 29, 2026
- June 5, 2026: Application Deadline
- June 25, 2026: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- June 29 – August 14, 2026: Class Dates
Fall A | September 10, 2026
- July 31, 2026: Application Deadline
- September 8, 2026: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- September 10 – October 23, 2026: Class Dates
Fall B | November 2, 2026
- October 9, 2026: Application Deadline
- October 29, 2026: New Student Check-In and Orientation
- November 2 – December 18, 2026: Class Dates
2025 Fees
| Required Expenses | 8 Months of Study |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $150 |
| Tuition Fee* | $11,710 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,586 |
| Medical Insurance | $440 |
2026 Fees
| Required Expenses | 8 Months of Study |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $200 |
| Tuition Fee* | $12,480 |
| Student Services Fee | $2,200 |
| Medical Insurance | $440 |
*Tuition includes 20 hours of instruction (16 in-person and 4 or more remote hours) per week for ELCP Levels.
New Applicants - GPP Refund Policy
| Refund Request Deadline | With an Original Visa Refusal Document | Without an Original Visa Refusal Document |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 calendar months prior to the first day of class | 100% tuition | 50% tuition |
| Less than 2 calendar months prior to the first day of class | 100% tuition | 0 % tuition |
Current Students - GPP Refund Policy
There is no refund available for current GPP students. Eligible students will receive a 100% refund on course fees* for any GPP modules that ELP is not able to deliver. Alternatively students may transfer fees to the next available offering. Please note that medical Insurance fees are non-refundable
* Course fees = Tuition + Student Services
The refund policy applies only to fees paid to the University of Guelph English Language Programs. Any additional fees paid to third parties are not subject to this policy.
ELP applicants must request a refund and forward a copy (PDF) of their IRCC denial letter to scs-english@uoguelph.ca within two months of the denial letter date. Refund requests received after this time frame will be denied.
Application Fee: The $150 application fee is non-refundable.