English Innovation Programs (EIP)
Where English Meets Innovation
English Innovation Programs at Lakehead University combine language learning with academic, professional, and cultural development. Our customized programs help students build English skills for university study, career growth, global communication, and fields such as engineering, business, science, and technology. Through interactive learning and real-world practice, students gain the confidence and language tools needed to succeed in today’s global environment.
Come be part of our lively community of learners dedicated to expanding their understanding of language and culture in a university setting. With English Innovation Programs, "the sky's the limit" – kickstart your future today!
Explore our captivating themes:
For more information about each theme, please refer to the flyers below, and note that customized themes and volunteer experiences are available upon request.
☞ Download 2026 EIP Flyer ☜
Program Levels
Students begin at the level that best matches their English proficiency. Placement is determined by:
- IELTS, TOEFL, or another accepted English proficiency test (taken within the last two years)
- ELC Online Placement Test (available if you do not have an official test score)
Program Dates and Fees
The English Innovation Programs (EIP) typically offer 2-4-week programs with 20–25 hours of instruction per week. Customized programs are also available to meet your specific needs. Program dates and tuition vary depending on the program.
You can also customize your own program
Lakehead University's English Innovation Program starts with a thematic package that allows you to customize your experience. Short-term programs are available throughout the summer and academic year.
For more information on program customization, including pricing, please contact Lilliana Lopez, ELC Short-term Programs Coordinator.
Email: llopez@lakeheadu.ca
Phone: +1 807 343 8010, ext. 7876
Note: $250 non-refundable deposit due at time of application. Click here to view our Refund Policy
Accommodation
Lakehead offers different accommodation options for international students, including:
Each option provides a different living experience, allowing students to choose the arrangement that best fits their needs and preferences.
Student Voices
"Lakehead gave me the confidence to develop my English skills...It was an incredible experience!"
María del Carmen Zamudio Bautista
English Innovation Program (EIP) Participant
Currently studying Mechatronic Engineering at Universidad Politécnica del Valle de México
Lakehead's programs are not only about teaching you what you need to learn but about being prepared for life, especially a life far away from home in the case of the international students. Definitely, Lakehead became my home away from home.
Studying at Lakehead was important because there I found a multicultural place with valuable people who helped me to enjoy learning English. They gave me the confidence to develop my English skills and to not being afraid of making mistakes when I was trying to express myself in a language that is new to me. It was an incredible experience!
The activities in my English lessons were fantastic. 5 hours per day studying English seemed to be a lot, but my professor was always doing different activities with us, so we were learning without noticing it. Boredom was not included in our vocabulary.
Lakehead offers so many different activities aside from English classes like dancing lessons, visits to the most prominent places in the city including the Thunder Bay Museum, hiking and the most spectacular landscapes and views I've ever seen. Those activities help you to take a look into Canada's history, help you to interact with Canadians and learn more about them."
Have Questions? Contact Us
For more information, contact us at international.english@lakeheadu.ca
English Language Centre (807) 343-8010 ext.7888
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada P7B5E1