Tuition Fees

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English for Academic Success (EFAS)

Fees for EFAS

Registration Fees

Tuition Fees
A one-time $200 non-refundable application fee and a $300 tuition deposit is required for each term you wish to register. Returning students and students who are Canadian Permanent Residents or Citizens are only required to pay the tuition deposit for each term they wish to register. 

Tuition fees listed are for full-time studies and include diagnostic testing and course instruction. These are subject to change, and are due two weeks before the start of classes. A $100 penalty applies for late fees. A $50 administrative fee applies if arrangements need to be made for a deferral of fees.

Please contact eli@uwaterloo.ca for information on available EFAS part-time courses and tuition fees.
Additional Fees
  • Ìý(±«±á±õ±Ê) - required for international students living in Canada; if you are a returning student, please check your UHIP fee amount by emailing eli@uwaterloo.ca.
    • $63 per month for single person 
    • UHIP coverage must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.                                   
  • The Student Services Fee includes:
    • University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ identification card ()
    • On-campus social events and activities organized by Renison ELI Peer Leaders
    • EFAS academic excursion (Fall, Winter and Spring terms only)
    • Grand River Transit bus/transit pass
  • Textbooks and workbooks (estimated cost of $100 per term)

Please see Payment instructionsÌý²¹²Ô»å Cancellation & Deferral Policy for more information.  

Full-time EFAS fees breakdown (per term; in Canadian Dollars)

EFAS

Spring 2025

(May 5 - June 27, 2025)

Fall 2025

(September 5 - December 12, 2025)

Winter 2026 

(January 5 - April 17, 2026)

Spring 2026

(May 4 – June 26, 2026)

Non-refundable application fee

(required to register)

 $200 $200 $200 TBD

Tuition deposit

(required to register)

 $300 $300 $300 TBD
Remaining tuition $2900 $4850 $4850 TBD
Student services fee $210 $225 $225 TBD

Medical insurance ()*

 $126 $252 $252 TBD
Total $3736 $5827 $5827 TBD
Payment due date for remaining fees April 25, 2025

August 22, 2025

 December 22, 2025 TBD
Estimated textbook cost $100 $100 $100 TBD

*Required for international students (and their dependents) in Canada. If you are a returning student, please check your UHIP fee amount by emailing eli@uwaterloo.ca.

Fees accurate as of April 2025.  All fees are subject to change.

Not included: travel costs between your home and Canada, transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Renison University College, and accommodation. Please email eli@uwaterloo.ca if you require assistance.

Go Abroad: Learning for Sustainability (GOALS)

Fees for GOALS

Registration Fees Program Fees
A $200 non-refundable application fee and a $300 tuition deposit is required for registration. Students who are Canadian Permanent Residents or Citizens are only required to pay the tuition deposit. 

Program fees listed include diagnostic testing and course instruction. Fees are subject to change, and are due two weeks before the start of classes. A $100 penalty applies for late fees. A $50 administrative fee applies if arrangements need to be made for a deferral of fees.
Additional Fees
  • Ìý(±«±á±õ±Ê) - required for international students living in Canada; if you are a returning student, please check your UHIP fee amount by emailing eli@uwaterloo.ca.
    • $63 per month for single person 
    • UHIP coverage must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.                                   
  • The Student Services Fee includes:
    • University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ identification card (WatCard)
    • On-campus social events and activities organized by Renison ELI Peer Leaders
    • academic excursion
    • Grand River Transit bus/transit pass

Please see Payment instructionsÌý²¹²Ô»å Cancellation & Deferral Policy for more information.  

GOALS fees breakdown (per term; in Canadian Dollars)

GOALS

Fall 2025

15-WEEK SESSION

(September 5 - December 12, 2025)

Winter 2026

4-WEEK SESSION

(January 12 – February 6, 2026)

Non-refundable application fee

(required to register)

 $200 $75

Tuition deposit

(required to register)

 $300 $300
Remaining tuition $4850 $1435
Student services fee $225 $80

Medical insurance ()*

 $252 $63
Total $5827 $1953
Payment due date for remaining fees

August 22, 2025

 December 29, 2025
Estimated textbook cost $100 TBD

*Required for international students (and their dependents) in Canada. If you are a returning student, please check your UHIP fee amount by emailing eli@uwaterloo.ca.

Fees accurate as of April 2025. All fees are subject to change.

Not included: travel costs between your home and Canada, transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Renison University College, and accommodation. Please email eli@uwaterloo.ca if you require assistance.

English for Success (EFS) - for students 18 years or older

EFS 2025 program fees

Registration Fees Tuition and Incidental Fees
A one-time $75 non-refundable application fee and a per session $300 tuition deposit is required for registration. Remaining fees are due two weeks before the start of the program. A $100 penalty applies for late fees. 

These fees include English language placement testing, course materials, course instruction and EFS student services (student card and on campus activities).
Immersion Experience Other fees
This includes double-room accommodation in on-campus student residence, evening and weekend activities and excursions, and full meal plan (3 meals per day from Monday to Friday, and 2 meals per day on Saturday and Sunday - brunch and dinner).

This includes EFS student services fees (student card and on campus activities) and Ìý(±«±á±õ±Ê) coverage. UHIP must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.                                   

Please see Payment instructionsÌý²¹²Ô»å Cancellation & Deferral Policy for more information.  

Full-time EFS fees breakdown (per term; in Canadian Dollars)

Fees per 4-week session

 EFS Classes Only EFS  Classes + Immersion Experience

Non-refundable application fee 

(required to register)

 $75 $75

Tuition deposit

(required to register)

 $300 $300

Remaining tuition

 $1435 $1435

Immersion experience & student services fees

 $80 $2565

Medical insurance ()*

 $63 $63
Total $1953 CAD $4438 CAD

*Required for international students (and their dependents) in Canada. If you are a returning student, please check your UHIP fee amount by emailing eli@uwaterloo.ca.

Fees accurate as of October 2024.  All fees are subject to change at any time.

Not included: travel costs between your home country and Canada, transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Renison University College. Please email eli@uwaterloo.ca if you require airport transfer assistance.  

General English at Renison (GEAR)
Registration Fees Tuition Fees
A one-time $75 non-refundable application fee and a $300 tuition deposit is required for each session you wish to register. The tuition deposit(s) will be deducted from your total owing tuition fees.

Tuition fees include diagnostic testing, course materials, and course instruction. These are subject to change, and are due two weeks before the start of classes. A $100 penalty applies for late fees. 
Additional Fees
  • If you are in Canada, Ìý(±«±á±õ±Ê) coverage must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.
    • $63 per month for single person 
    • UHIP coverage must be purchased regardless of medical coverage from your home country. Dependents (spouse and/or children) must also be enrolled in UHIP upon arrival in Canada for an additional cost.                                   
  • The Student Services Fee includes:
    • University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ identification card
    • on campus activities and academic excursions
    • social events organized by Renison ELI Peer Leaders

Please see Payment instructionsÌý²¹²Ô»å Cancellation & Deferral Policy for more information.  

Full-time GEAR fees breakdown (per 4-week session; in Canadian Dollars)

GEAR

Fall 2025 session

(September 2 - 26, 2025)

Winter 2026 session

(February 23 - March 20, 2026)

Non-refundable application fee

(required to register)

 $75 $75

Tuition deposit

(required to register)

 $300 $300
Remaining tuition $1435 $1435
Student services fee $80 $80
Medical insurance ()* $63 $63
Total $1953 $1953

*Required for international students (and their dependents) in Canada.

Fees accurate as of April 2025.  All fees are subject to change.

Not included: travel costs between your home and Canada, transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Renison University College, and accommodation. Please email eli@uwaterloo.ca if you require assistance.