Major in English as a Second Language (ELS) 

This program is offered in English and only to non-Anglophone students.

The course offering varies from year to year, and courses may not be offered at the suggested term. You may adjust your course sequence as needed while respecting the course prerequisite(s). 

The major is a component that is part of a bachelor's degree or an honors degree. 

Find your Program Requirements  

Year: 2023

Major in English as a Second Language

Suggested course sequence
42 course units
Validation finale
Year Fall Winter
1st year (30 course units)
  • ESL2100
  • ESL2121
  • ESL2122
2nd year (30 course units)
  • ESL3373
  • 3 course units from : ESL2332, ESL2341 ESL2351, ESL2361, ESL2371, ESL2372, ESL2391
  • 3 optional course units in English (ENG) at the 2000 level
  • 3 course units from : ESL2332, ESL2341 ESL2351, ESL2361, ESL2371, ESL2372, ESL2391
3rd year (30 course units)
  • 3 course units from : ESL3351, ESL3361, ESL3363, ESL3371
  • ESL4391
  • 3 course units from : ESL3351, ESL3361, ESL3363, ESL3371
4th year (30 course units)
  • ESL3100 
  • 3 course units from : ESL3351, ESL3361, ESL3363, ESL3371
  • ESL4375 
  • ESL4100
  • 3 optional course units in English (ENG)