NEW Online ELI Section

Save money and start your studies from your home country

Discover our new online ELI section, launching in fall 2024. It’s a great way to save money and begin your studies from your home country, even if you do not have a study permit.

Just like the in-person program, there are eight ELI levels offered online. Classes accommodate different time zones and consist of 20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous learning.

You can enrol in the ELI online section as a stand-alone program. Or, if you plan to transition to a professional program at Seneca Polytechnic, you may join the professional program in person after completing ELI 8 and receiving your study permit.

You can begin your ELI online studies in September, October, January, March, May or July.  Download the ELI Academic Calendar for details.

To join the ELI online classes, you will need to have a stable, high-speed internet connection, access to a home computer with a speaker and microphone, or headphones, and a webcam. Review more details on hardware and software learning requirements.

There are eight ELI levels in the online program, and each level is seven weeks long.  Your level is based on your English placement test score.  Learn more about test scores and the corresponding ELI level.

Tuition for the online program is the same as it is for in-person learning. Learn more about standard ELI fees and expenses.  Keep in mind that some expenses such as transportation and housing may not apply if you’re studying online from your home country.

For answers to general questions about the ELI or the new online study option, visit our FAQs page.

If you’re interested in applying for the ELI online program, email eli@senecapolytechnic.ca with the subject line "Apply to ELI Online" and our team will get back to you with next steps.

If you have any questions or need more information, contact eli@senecapolytechnic.ca