Renison University College is pleased to partner with ApplyBoard to offer the eSTEM program (English with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Environment, and Mathematics), for a unique opportunity for students to improve their overall English language skills while experiencing one of Canada’s most innovative universities, the University of Waterloo.
The ten-day immersion online program is designed specifically for high school students to immerse themselves in the University of Waterloo’s renowned STEM ecosystem and simultaneously improve their ability and confidence to communicate in English. The STEM component focuses on highlighting key areas of interest in the Math, Engineering, Arts, Environment, and Science Faculties and the English language component of the program focuses on preparing students to fully participate in the STEM components.
Admission Note: This program is for students 13 to 19 years of age.
In 2022, Renison College is pleased to offer the eSTEM program in a 2.5-week format with classes and events on weekday evenings (in Canadian Eastern Time).
This program features:
- 10 hours of English language programming (aimed at high beginner to low intermediate students) designed to prepare students to fully participate in the experiential learning opportunities, with classes on Monday to Thursday nights (Tuesday to Friday mornings in East Asian time zones)
- 10 hours of experiential learning opportunities, including science demonstrations, engineering demonstrations, math challenges and English conversational skill building
- Exploration of Canadian culture through virtual social activities
- Participation in virtual interactive activities with University of Waterloo students
- End of program certificate
Program Refund Policy
- A student may cancel their registration up until July 24, 2023 and be eligible for a full refund (less any applicable transfer fees).
- A student may cancel their registration between July 25 and August 6, 2023, and be eligible for a 50% refund (less any applicable transfer fees).
- No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received on or after the program start date.
