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    Language & Literature Course

    by University of Toronto International Programs

    A literature-focused humanities summer course combining fiction analysis, cultural discussion, personal reflection, and a final project at the University of Toronto.

    Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Language and Literature Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    High school students; advanced English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    Toronto, Canada

    Cost

    $6,625; $4,995

    Duration

    3 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next session

    4-24 July 2027

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    LiteratureHumanities
    Accommodation: New College; single or double rooms
    Meals: All meals included
    Certificate / Outcome: Final project; conditional program certificate
    Campus experience: University of Toronto, St. George Campus
    Supervision: Resident counselors; supervised trips
    Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday mornings; 15 hours/week
    English level: Advanced, CEFR C1+

    Language and Literature Course summary

    Language & Literature uses fiction to explore how writing reflects culture and how readers bring their own experiences to a text. Lectures, discussions, and personal reflections build toward a final course project.

    The wider Pre-U experience combines academic study with a residential community, counselor-led activities, and excursions. It suits readers who want to connect literary interpretation with university-style learning.

    What is Language & Literature Course?

    Language & Literature is a Pre-University course offered by the University of Toronto, New College. Students critically analyze fiction, including forms such as novels, short stories, and poetry, through its social, cultural, and historical contexts. Class discussions and personal reflections connect those texts with students' own cultures and experiences.

    Lectures, texts, and activities lead toward a final course project. The course forms the morning half of a residential package that also includes an afternoon class. Outside academic study, students share campus life with classmates and join supervised activities and excursions.

    Why Succeed highlights Language and Literature Course

    • Literary interpretation connects close reading with social, cultural, and historical questions.

    • Personal reflection encourages students to examine how their own experiences shape meaning.

    • A final course project gives the academic work a concrete endpoint.

    • Resident counselors, supervised trips, and documented curfew rules give families a clear picture of residential support.

    Who is Language and Literature Course for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy fiction, discussion, and connecting texts with cultural questions, and who want to practice academic language in a structured residential setting.

    Not ideal if

    You want beginner English instruction, a day-only course, or a narrowly focused creative writing workshop.

    Is Language and Literature Course worth it?

    This is a strong fit if you want to test your interest in literary analysis while practicing discussion and academic language. Its cultural focus gives students a reason to examine their interpretations, and the final project offers a way to bring their learning together.

    The value depends on wanting the full residential experience and an additional afternoon course. For a student seeking only literature tuition or a flexible day program, the package may involve more commitment than they need.

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    Cost and what is included

    $6,625; $4,995; includes One morning course and one afternoon course, New College Residence accommodation, All meals, Supervision, Evening activities, Weekend excursions, Health insurance in the standard package, Arrival/departure services on session dates in the standard package.

    Accommodation

    New College; single or double rooms

    Meals

    All meals included

    Supervision or safety information

    Canadian university student counselors supervise trips and activities and live in residence with students. Evening on-call duties, curfew checks, front-desk staffing, and a night security guard support residential safety.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    3 weeks; Toronto, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Language and Literature Course need?

    Effort level

    Substantial, with daily classes and a final project.

    Best started

    Begin planning two to three months before your chosen July or August arrival, allowing longer if English testing or international travel arrangements are needed.

    Main challenge

    Explaining interpretations clearly in advanced English.

    Typical preparation

    • Practice annotating a short story or poem and explaining how its context affects your reading.

    • Prepare your school information and any required English proficiency proof.

    • Choose an afternoon course and a backup selection.

    • Review residence rules, dietary needs, and the payment schedule with a parent or guardian.

    Useful if

    You want to explore literature before further study.

    What do students do on Language and Literature Course?

    You explore fiction through lectures, literary texts, discussions, and personal reflection. These activities build toward a final course project within a wider schedule of academic study and supervised residential activities.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Read and critically analyze fiction such as novels, short stories, or poetry.

    2. 2

      Investigate the social, cultural, and historical contexts of texts.

    3. 3

      Discuss interpretations and reflect on how your experiences influence them.

    4. 4

      Complete the final course project.

    5. 5

      Participate in the afternoon course and scheduled residential activities.

    Language and Literature Course dates and deadlines

    Language & Literature Course - July session

    4-24 July 2027

    Arrival and departure dates; classes run Monday-Friday.

    Upcoming

    Language & Literature Course - August session

    25 July-14 August 2027

    Arrival and departure dates; classes run Monday-Friday.

    Upcoming

    July final payment

    6 June 2027

    Also the full refund deadline, less non-refundable fees.

    Upcoming

    July partial refund

    20 June 2027

    50% refund deadline; fees become non-refundable afterward.

    Upcoming

    August final payment

    27 June 2027

    Also the full refund deadline, less non-refundable fees.

    Upcoming

    August partial refund

    11 July 2027

    50% refund deadline; fees become non-refundable afterward.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • High school students ages 15-18.

    • Advanced English, listed as CEFR C1+.

    • Domestic and international students may participate.

    • English proof required with less than two years of English-language schooling.

    • Two or more years of English-language schooling exempts proficiency proof.

    How much does Language and Literature Course cost?

    Residential program fee

    CAD $6,625 — One morning and one afternoon course, accommodation, meals, and activities.

    Funding or discounts

    • Domestic residential fee: CAD $4,995 — For Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
    • Program deposit: CAD $600 — Non-refundable deposit toward the program fee.
    • Domestic health insurance: CAD $650 — Three-week coverage for domestic students without provincial insurance.
    • Domestic arrival service: CAD $150 — Optional arrival pickup for domestic students.
    • Domestic departure service: CAD $150 — Optional departure drop-off for domestic students.

    What's included

    One morning course and one afternoon course, New College Residence accommodation, All meals, Supervision, Evening activities, Weekend excursions, Health insurance in the standard package, Arrival/departure services on session dates in the standard package

    How to apply to Language and Literature Course

    1. 1

      Create an account in the summer Registration Portal, or use your returning-student account.

    2. 2

      Choose a July or August session, Language & Literature as your morning course, and an afternoon course.

    3. 3

      Identify your English-language schooling and supply proficiency proof when required.

    4. 4

      After acceptance, pay the CAD $600 non-refundable deposit within five business days of the confirmation email.

    5. 5

      Complete required forms and pay the outstanding balance by your session's final payment deadline.

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    What does Language and Literature Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Fiction and storytelling

    Analyze fiction such as novels, short stories, and poetry, including storytelling and language conventions.

    Literature in context

    Investigate the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which literary texts were written.

    Interpretation and reflection

    Use discussion and personal reflection to explore how culture and experience affect interpretation.

    Final course project

    Bring together learning from lectures, texts, and activities in a final course project.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Language and Literature Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    Language & Literature

    15 hours per week across three weeks, totaling 45 class hours.

    Additional course

    The package includes one afternoon class alongside the morning course.

    Residential activities

    Organized events are supervised, with a 10:00 p.m. return-to-residence curfew.

    Excursions

    Counselors supervise program trips and activities.

    Who teaches on Language and Literature Course?

    Program teaching staff set classroom and workshop policies. Canadian university student counselors lead cultural activities, supervise trips, and live in residence with students.

    Where do students stay on Language and Literature Course?

    Residential plan

    • New College Residence: All students live in air-conditioned campus rooms with linens, desks, wardrobes, and internet access.
    • All meals: Audrey Taylor Dining Hall provides an all-you-can-eat menu, including a Vegetarian station.
    • Residential supervision: Resident counselors, evening on-call support, front-desk staff, and a night security guard support students.
    • Campus facilities and activities: Students have common rooms, kitchens, laundry facilities, computer lab access, evening activities, and weekend excursions.

    Rooms may be single or double, and rooming requests are not guaranteed; bathrooms are shared with private showers.

    What happens after Language and Literature Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Complete a final course project.

    Practice critical reading and contextual literary analysis.

    Develop academic language skills relevant to university courses.

    Work toward a program certificate through attendance and active participation.

    Where does Language and Literature Course take place?

    New College Residence is on the University of Toronto's St. George Campus in downtown Toronto. Students are within walking distance of neighborhoods, shopping centers, and sites used for program activities.

    Language and Literature Course FAQs

    You will critically analyze fiction such as novels, short stories, or poetry, exploring its social, cultural, and historical contexts. Discussions and personal reflections also examine how your own experiences influence interpretation.

    Language & Literature runs in the morning, Monday through Friday, with 15 class hours per week. The residential package also includes one afternoon course.

    The course requires advanced English, listed as CEFR C1+. Students with at least two years at an English-language institution do not need proficiency proof; those with less than two years must provide it.

    Residence is an essential part of the Pre-University Program. All Pre-U students live at New College Residence.

    Students are assigned single or double air-conditioned rooms with internet access, a bed with linens, a desk, and a wardrobe. Bathrooms are shared, with private showers, and rooming requests are not guaranteed.

    Canadian university student counselors supervise trips and activities and live in residence with students. Evening on-call duties, curfew checks, front-desk staffing, and a night security guard support residential safety.

    The dining hall can accommodate most allergy and dietary restrictions, but exceptional cases may not be possible. Food facilities are not nut-free.

    Lectures, texts, and activities build toward a final course project. Program rules also link certificate eligibility to attendance, behavior, and active participation.

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