Thompson Rivers University
- Public university
- More than 100 academic programs
- In Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
- More than 8,000 students
- 750 international students from more than 45 countries
Welcome to the ESL Department at TRU
- The ESL Department has been offering English language studies since 1970's
- Programs available for international students on our main campus in Kamloops
- The majority of students in the ESL Department are on student visas studying in the College English-as-a-Second Language (CESL) program and in selected academic programs
- Currently there are more than 30 experienced and dedicated instructors teaching in the ESL Department
- Adjusting to your English skills
- TOEFL and IELTS accepted but not required
- Combine ESL and academic courses
- Transfer to full-time academic study after ESL
- You must be 17 years or older with High School completion.
FREE services provided by
Kamloops International Student Services [K.I.S.S.]
- Help with each step in the registration process at TRU.
- Help with your VISA application to Canadian Embassy.
- Support when you start your new life in Kamloops.
- Support while you are studying in Kamloops.
- Provide information about the University and the Kamloops city.
- K.I.S.S. is a recognized agent for TRU.
Semester Dates
FALL Semester: September to December Application Deadline: May 31
WINTER Semester: January to April Application Deadline: October 15
SUMMER Semester: May to August Application Deadline: February 15
Fees
General Fees: CDN $452.00/semester
ESL Tuition Fees: CDN $6,900.00/semester
Undergraduate Tuition Fees: CDN $6,900.00/semester
(three meals each day with a private furnished room in a Canadian family home)
Homestay Placement Fee: CDN$150.00 Security Deposit: CDN$600.00
Student domitory (Furnished, meal not included)
- Upper College Heights Student residence: CDN$1,500.00/semester,
Summer Semester ($875.00/semester) - New Student Residences (on-campus): CDN$2,500.00/semester,
Summer Semester ($2,450.00/semester) - On-Campus Residence: CDN$1,840.00/semester,
Summer Semester ($1,160.00/semester)
Application Instructions:
Application for Admission, click here
You apply for admission to your program of choice and supply the required documentation necessary for admission.
Step 2)
Registration (Enrollment in Courses,) if required.
Once you are admitted, you enroll in the courses you want to take, in accordance with
the instructions contained in the "Registration Notice" mailed to you. In some programs,
students are pre-enrolled into the appropriate courses for their program of study.
Step 3)
Payment of Fees
Registration is not complete until your full fees are received by TRU.
If you are to apply for a STUDENT VISA, let us help you! It is a free service. For more information
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The TRU Campus in Kamloops
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Kamloops is an ideal destination for international students:
- Modern city with a population of 85,000
- Spectacular natural setting
- 3.5-hour drive or 45-minute air flight from Vancouver
- a safe and comfortable setting in a smaller city
- a multicultural setting with a diverse mix of nationalities
- a low cost of living
- an exceptional climate
- a wide range of outdoor, city and campus-based activities
Kamloops International Student Services
