Enhance your English skills with BASE at the University of Waterloo. Earn credits and prepare for university success. Apply now for international students!
Bridge to Academic Success (BASE) is a 4- or 8-month program that allows students to improve their English reading, writing, and oral language and academic skills in a university setting while earning credit towards their University of Waterloo degree. For students who meet the University of Waterloo's academic admission requirements, but don’t meet the English language requirement, they may be admitted to the Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) program. Once they have successfully completed BASE, students can begin studying full-time towards their degree. The undergraduate credit course(s) students take during BASE count toward their degree. There’s also iBASE, a 7-week intensive BASE program that takes place before students’ first year begins, in July and August. Whether students are admitted into the shorter or longer program, BASE is an opportunity to strengthen their English language skills before starting university, which increases students’ future academic and career successes. It’s also a way to guarantee a smooth transition to full-time university studies in Canada, making their time at Waterloo more enjoyable. In BASE language courses, students will: Improve reading, listening, writing, and oral speaking skills with a focus on using English in a university setting. Make friends and experience Canadian culture. Begin to build your professional and career skills. Earn credit toward a Waterloo degree. Get academic and social support to excel in your studies. Learn to succeed in a North American university environment. Benefits of BASE Use university support services, recreational facilities, and a public transit bus pass. Have access to Waterloo workshops on research skills, career development, time management, and more. Take a credit course and begin earning the University of Waterloo degree right away. Note: Tuition ranges from $9,916.00 - $16,145.61 based on length of study.
