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Study Online - Help / FAQ

Below you will find our FAQ, which may provide the answers you are looking for, but if you have any other questions about englishworld.ca, or would like more information on any of our courses, please feel free to drop us an e-mail at info@englishworld.ca.

How much do the courses cost?

Learn on Your Own courses are only CAD$29.95 for 30 days of access. You can Learn with a Tutor for CAD$450 including taxes.

Do I have to travel to Canada?

No, you do not have to travel to Canada. You can take this course from your own computer at home, at work, or anywhere you have Internet access.

How do I register?

You can register for each course online, through one of the forms listed under our registration section.

What do I do after I register online?

For Learn with a Tutor courses, we will send you an e-mail once we have selected your tutor. For Learn on Your Own courses, click on your course's Internet address on the My Account page.

When do the courses start?

Learn with a Tutor courses start one to two weeks after we receive your registration. Learn on Your Own courses start as soon as you register!

How long are the courses?

Duration and study times are listed for each course under our course descriptions section.

What happens if I do not finish the course by the scheduled finish date?

If you do not finish the course by the scheduled finish date, you will have to register in the course again. It is important to follow the course schedule closely in order to complete the course in thirteen weeks.

I am very busy. When will I do my lessons?

You can study and work on the lessons any time you want to. There are no scheduled study hours for these courses. You decide when you want to work.

I don't have a credit card. Can I register online without a credit card?

No; you must have a credit card to register online.

What is the minimum computer configuration required to take this course?

You must be using a computer with at least:

  1. Internet Explorer 6 (or higher), Firefox (any version), or Netscape 7 (or higher).
  2. A modem speed of 33.6kbps, although greater than 33.6 is recommended.
  3. Speakers or headphones and the ability to produce sound.

Are these courses available on CD-ROM?

No, these courses are delivered through the Web. They are not available on CD-ROM.

Whom do I contact if I have more questions?

For more information, contact us at the University of Victoria: info@englishworld.ca.