University Pathway Program

(Pathway 2)

Students who successfully complete the Pathway Program through CLLC Online can progress directly to one of our partner universities. No additional English language proficiency exam is required.

Application Fee

$100 CAD

Book Fee

$150 CAD

Hours/Week

25 hours

This 10-week Pathway Program prepares students for academic study in Canada through a structured, instructor-led learning experience. Students develop the skills required for college-level success, including note-taking, academic writing, presentations, and exam preparation.

Who Is This Program For

  • Students planning to study at university in Canada
  • Students who want to meet English requirements without taking IELTS/TOEFL
  • Intermediate to advanced learners (Levels 4–7) aiming for academic success
  • Students who need structured academic English training (writing, research, presentations)
  • Learners who want a clear pathway from English studies to higher education

Our Pathway Partners

Some of our university partners include Acadia University, Brock University, Dalhousie University, Lakehead University, Mount Allison University, Saint Mary’s University, and the University of Regina.

View all partner institutions.

  • You can join the program every Monday, with new enrollments available each week.
  • If a national holiday falls on a Monday, classes will begin on Tuesday instead.
  • The program runs from Monday to Friday.
  • You will attend 25 hours per week, including scheduled breaks (22.5 instructional hours).
  • The break is included in the daily schedule, in line with the requirements of our partner institutions.
Daily Schedule (Monday - Friday)Time (EST/EDT)
UPP Modules07:15 – 08:15​
Reading & Writing08:30 - 10:15
Listening & Speaking10:30 - 12:15

Class Time in Your Time Zone

  • The times shown represent the full daily schedule from start to end.
LocationTime
Toronto (EST/EDT)07:15 - 12:15
Mexico City (CST/CDT)05:15 – 10:15
Bogotá (COT)06:15 – 11:15
São Paulo (BRT)08:15 – 13:15
Berlin (CET/CEST)13:15 – 18:15
Turkey (TRT)14:15 – 19:15
Saudi Arabia (AST)14:15 – 19:15

Class times are based on Toronto time. We’ve included examples for selected locations, but your local time may vary depending on your time zone and daylight saving changes.

Requirement: Students must be at Level 6 to begin the Pathway Program. A placement test is conducted to determine each student’s English level.

Students who meet the requirement can begin the Pathway Program directly. Those who do not meet the required level may first complete the General English Intensive program before progressing to Pathway.

Direct entry is also available for students with an equivalent English level (e.g., Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5). All students are required to complete the CLLC placement test to confirm their level.

The program reflects the expectations of Canadian colleges, with seminar-style classes, research-based tasks, and interactive learning. Students build confidence using English in an academic context while preparing to transition directly to one of our partner institutions.

Pathway 2

395 CAD/Week