Explore
Explore is an intensive five-week program providing French-speaking Canadian and permanent resident students with an opportunity to improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in an immersive environment.
The program components include English language instruction, skill-focused workshops, educational field trips and socio-cultural activities. Students live with host families for the duration of the program.
Les étudiants canadiens français et résidents permanents peuvent être éligibles pour une bourse du gouvernement canadien et devraient visiter englishfrench.ca pour plus d’information.
(French-speaking Canadian and permanent resident students may be eligible to obtain a bursary from the Canadian government and should visit francaisanglais.ca/explore for more information.)
2026 Program Dates
Program
July 2–31, 2026
Homestay Accommodation
June 30–August 1, 2026
Application for Admission
Students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents can apply for the Explore bursary here.
The deadline for bursary applications is February 3, 2026. Students must be at least 19 years old to participate in our program.
Applications from non-bursary students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students) will be considered on the basis of host family availability and program capacity.
For more information and application forms, please contact Langara Global at explore [at] langara.ca (explore[at]langara[dot]ca).
Tuition and Homestay Fees
The Explore bursary includes all non-optional program and homestay costs. It does not include air transportation, local transportation, and incidental spending money.
Students should note that if they choose to participate in any of the optional recreational activities, the cost can be up to $250.
For more information, contact us at explore [at] langara.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students are in the program?
We are expecting up to 60 students to participate in the program. (exact group size to be confirmed)
When does the program start and end?
Explore starts on July 2 and ends on July 31, 2026. Homestay accommodation begins June 30 and ends August 1, 2026. Students are asked to report to the college at 2:00 PM on June 30, 2026. Students will receive program information and be matched with their host families at that time. The program officially ends on the morning of August 1 when students must leave homestay. Students who plan to leave Vancouver after the morning of August 1 must arrange alternative accommodation.
Will I become bilingual during this program?
This is a five-week program, so this is not a realistic expectation. It takes many years to learn a language. But you will improve your fluency, confidence, and communication skills if you fully participate in this program.
How much emphasis will there be on reviewing/studying grammar?
Grammar will be taught in morning classes whenever students need it to communicate and succeed in an activity. When there is a specific grammar difficulty, teachers will teach a short lesson about that grammar point. However, they will NOT spend an entire morning class reviewing grammar.
Which Socio-Cultural activities will be organized by the program?
Langara’s optional, after-class activities are designed to enrich the students’ experience and help them learn more about the Lower Mainland. Options may include visits to vibrant neighbourhoods like Chinatown or the Shipyards District; trips to local museums and art galleries; outdoor activities such as local hikes, beach afternoons, or cycling around the Stanley Park seawall; and community-building events such as social mixers, game nights, and conversation clubs. While we do not organize trips to Victoria or Whistler, our staff is happy to support students planning their own trips.
