English Language and Culture Program (ELCP)
NC’s ELCP will help you to...
• Enhance your English skills, focusing on speaking, listening, and pronunciation, to communicate with confidence
• Gain exposure to postsecondary education in an international context, as you experience life as a Canadian college student
• Develop cross-cultural relationships and make friends from Canada and all over the world
• Have fun learning English while exploring Canadian culture and history, all while living with a friendly Canadian family
English Language and Culture Program (ELCP)
Program Features
• Small class sizes, average is 15 to 20 students per class
• State-of-the-art digital languages labs and use of all college services and facilities
Engaging educational trips, including Niagara Falls, and fun social events
• Language testing and assessment
• Friendly, supportive staff
• Individual academic counselling
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certified teachers
Wide range of language learning activities such as games, role-play, problem solving and group activities aimed at improving communications
ELCP WINTER PROGRAM DATES
January Program February Program
Recommended Arrival
Date to Canada: January 11, 2026
Orientation: January 12, 2026
Course Start and End Dates: January 12-February 6, 2026
Recommended Departure Date: February 7, 2026
Recommended Arrival Date to Canada: February 8, 2026
Orientation: February 9, 2026
Course Start and End Dates: February 9-March 6, 2026
Recommended Departure Date: March 7, 2026
PROGRAM COST
$ 4,495 CDN per student
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• Program tuition
• Homestay accommodations
• Participation in weekly cultural and social activities including a trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls
Duration: One month
Start Dates: Summer July, August Winter January, February
• Bus pass
• Medical insurance
• Airport transfer (group arrival and departure)
• Orientation
• Graduation Celebration
• Statement of Participation
ELCP SUMMER PROGRAM DATES
July Program
Recommended Arrival Date to Canada: July 5, 2026
Orientation: July 6, 2026
Course Start and End Dates: July 6-31, 2026
Recommended Departure Date: August 1, 2026
August Program
Recommended Arrival Date to Canada: August 3, 2026
Orientation: August 4, 2026
Course Start and End Dates: August 4-28, 2026
Recommended Departure Date: August 29, 2026
Sample Activities Schedule – January 2026
Sample Activities Schedule – July 2026
Homestay: Live with a Canadian family
. Experience Canadian culture and the Niagara Region with a homestay
. Homestay families play a key role in a student’s experience, offering support as they adapt to life and learning a second language
. Our diverse homestay families are eager to contribute to students’ lives
. Most homestays are within 10-20 minutes walking distance of the College, with some offering bicycles
More than 13 million tourists from around the world are welcomed every year.
The Perfect Place to Live, Study and Play
Live in a safe, English-speaking community with friendly people where you can…
• Experience a culture that values diversity and prioritizes inclusion
• Connect with nature and explore over 100 km of trails and paths
• Enjoy clean air and a healthy lifestyle
Lifestyle
Niagara Region is known across Canada for its art, music, food and culture, offering fulfilling experiences for both families and single individuals.