Trent-ESL - English for University

Trent University is committed to international education, and Trent-ESL is dedicated to delivering top quality English language programs for a variety of purposes. Whether you are entering Trent-ESL on your way to Trent University, or you are exploring English programs for a specific subject area or career, Trent-ESL is here to provide you with a personalized, purposeful online program that can open doors to academics, improved professional opportunities, and moving to Canada.

NEW! Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Trent-ESL programs and classes will be online. Starting spring 2020 and throughout summer, all Trent-ESL programs are offered as online programs, with face to face instruction by real teachers in real time. Until we can welcome students back to our campus for in-person classes, we are committed to providing the best possible online learning experience.

Trent-ESL is an English for Academic Purposes program designed to meet the needs of international students who require English proficiency in order to progress into an academic post-secondary program at Trent University or beyond. The majority of students entering the Trent-ESL program will go on to complete a degree at Trent University at the undergraduate or graduate level. International students from around the world choose to study English at Trent University for its excellent reputation and success rate in seeing students go on to degree studies.

Why So Many Study Academic English at Trent

Trent-ESL students are part of the overall University experience and become part of the community of scholars. A friendly campus community and welcoming downtown make it easy to practice English everywhere you go.

Focused curriculum: Academic English for Academic Success.
Languages Canada Accredited Member
Conditional admission: Study ESL + degree courses at the same time
Maximum efficiency: complete ESL in the minimum time in this intensive program
Outstanding teaching: qualified, professional, and caring instructors