IMPORTANT:
You must have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status to enroll in these courses.
These four interactive courses will help you develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. English is the language of instruction, which has been shown to favour language acquisition.
If you would like to pursue studies at Université de Saint-Boniface (USB), these courses will allow you to improve your proficiency so that you can meet the admission criteria for various programs, for instance, the Health Care Aide Certificate and the Diploma in Practical Nursing.
Learners 16 years and up may register for these courses.
NOTE: USB is a Francophone institution; therefore, all information related to its services are in French.
Acquire essential language skills through a variety of interactive activities linked to social, educational, and professional life experiences.
EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION 1 (ALA 1)
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You will explore topics related to your immediate personal needs. You will learn simple everyday vocabulary alongside simple grammar and syntax. Furthermore, you will identify certain language registers.
EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION 2 (ALA 2)
You will explore topics related to familiar situations of daily life. You will learn common everyday vocabulary, as well as some moderately complex grammar and syntax. Additionally, you will recognize certain language registers.
EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION 3 (ALA 3)
You will explore topics related to predictable and less predictable contexts. You will learn abstract, concrete, and some specialized vocabulary in addition to moderately complex grammar and syntax. Moreover, you will adapt communication to use different language registers.
EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION 4 (ALA 4)
You will explore topics related to less predictable contexts. You will learn abstract, concrete, and technical vocabulary along with some complex grammar and syntax. You will also adapt communication to use different language registers.
ALA 1 and ALA 2 end with an in-house skills exam. If you pass this exam, you will be able to register for the next course. ALA 3 and ALA 4 include the Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic). This standardized exam will serve as proof of your proficiency and is recognized across Canada.
Unsure which course to register for? We offer a placement test.
HOW DO I TAKE YOUR PLACEMENT TEST?
- Visit the Évaluations langagières webpage at https://pl.ustboniface.ca/.
- Create an account.
- Once logged in, click on the language evaluation ''Profile linguistique en anglais''
- Read all important information about each module.
- Book an appointment for Module 1.
- Complete Modules 2 and 3.
To receive a course recommendation before registration closes, you must finish all modules during the evaluation period:
- from July 7 to September 3, 2025, for fall courses;
- from November 3 to January 7, 2026, for winter courses;
- from March 2 to April 29, 2026, for spring courses.
NOTE: USB is a Francophone institution; therefore, all instructions related to the webpage and to the placement test are in French.
Delivery method: hybrid (online and in person)
Duration:
- 14 weeks in autumn and winter; 8 weeks in spring
- 108 hours in the classroom
- 12 hours in tutoring (You can choose de dates and times of your tutoring appoiuntnents.)
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Fall
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September 8 - December 10, 2025
ALA 1 and ALA 3 : Schedule (PDF)
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Registration opens : July 9, 2025
Registration closes : September 5, 2025
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Winter
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January 12 - April 15, 2026
ALA 2 and ALA 4: Schedule (PDF)
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Registration opens : November 5, 2025
Registration closes : January 9, 2026
USB is closed from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026, for the holidays.
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Spring
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May 4 - June 26, 2026
ALA 2 : Schedule (PDF)
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Registration opens : March 4, 2026
Registration closes : May 1, 2026
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The cost of the required textbook is not included in your fee.
Each course: $650 (taxes included)
If you successfully complete ALA 3 and ALA 4 and if you enroll in a college or university program at USB, you will be eligible for a scholarship! For more information, visit USB’s Scholarships webpage.
TEXTBOOKS
Each course has a required textbook. You can buy yours at the bookstore La Librairie À la Page.
EQUIPMENT
To take part in the online classes, you must have:
- a computer or tablet capable of participating in video conferences, running multiple applications simultaneously, and sending and receiving emails;
- a compatible camera, microphone, and headphones;
- a stable and reliable Internet connection.