English Boost Program (Boost)

In partnership with the Western English Language Centre (WELC), the English Boost Program (Boost) provides nine weeks of training for students who are just below the language proficiency requirements for direct entry to King's. In the Boost Program, you will strengthen your English language skills, develop fluency and gain confidence while getting the "boost" you need to succeed in your education.
 

Apply to the Boost Program

Apply online here.

Program requirements

You must fulfil the following program requirements to apply to Boost:

  1. Must be academically eligible
  2. Have achieved one of the following test results:
    • CAEL: minimum of 50 in all sections
    • Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall score of 162, a minimum of 162 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 154 in each section
    • Duolingo - Minimum overall score of 100, with no subscore less than 90
    • IELTS: minimum overall score, Writing and Reading section must be 5.5, all other sections minimum 5.0
    • PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 46, with no section less than 46
    • TOEFL: minimum overall score of 69, Reading and Listening not below 15, Speaking and Writing not below 18

For more details on eligibility for the BOOST program, contact admissions@kings.uwo.ca.

Documents to include in your application

You will need to include your high school or college transcripts, as well as proof of current English proficiency results. For details about the application process for degree study, please visit the King's Admissions website.

Application deadline

The deadline for this year is June 19th. However, spaces are limited, and we recommend that you apply as far in advance of this deadline as possible.

How much does it cost to study in the BOOST Program?

Cost: $6,580 (CAN) (plus ancillary fees)

Summer 2025 program runs from July 2 to August 29, in person and online.

Registration and payment are due June 19, 2025.

* Please note: fees are subject to change without notice.

What are my housing options?

You can choose to stay in one of our on-campus residences, or make your own housing arrangements off-campus. Students often choose to stay in residence during their first year and then live off-campus during subsequent years of study. This helps you to better adjust to the Canadian culture and make new friends. King's will help you make arrangements for on-campus housing.

View the Residence information and application.

Learn more about your housing options at King's

Please visit King’s Housing website.

Need help?

We are happy to help you select the program that is right for you and guide you through the application process.

For more information on our English language partner, the Western English Language Centre (WELC), visit their website.

Please contact us with any questions: admissions@kings.uwo.ca.