BASE is a 4- or 8-month program that allows you to improve your reading, writing, and oral skills with a focus on using English in a university setting while earning credit towards your Waterloo degree.In your BASE language courses, you'll learn valuable written, oral, and academic skills to help you be successful in your full-time studies.You practise your skills through hands-on activities such as:giving a technical presentation,writing a lab report,interviewing upper-year students, andworking with Canadian students on a cross-cultural communications project.These activities prepare you to succeed at university and give you the communications skills employers look for.Depending on the program you applied to, you may also participate in resume-building workshops, practice interviews, or other activities that prepare you for co-op work terms.You'll also be enrolled in 1 or 2 credit courses depending on your faculty. These courses will be selected for you by your faculty.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 35 Week(s)

Fees: CAD19390

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2027	Waterloo

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.