About the course

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, and

　　working 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 32 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2025	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2025	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2026	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

The next application deadline is 01 October 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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