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If you are looking to improve your English proficiency while living an international experience in Canada, UNAM Canada has already opened the registration process for its in-person PUMA+ English program, designed for Spanish speakers who wish to strengthen their communication skills in a linguistic and cultural immersion environment.
The program combines language learning with academic and cultural activities that allow participants to practice English in real-life situations, while learning more about Canadian society from an intercultural perspective.
What is the PUMA+ English course?
It is an in-person course aimed at Spanish speakers who wish to develop greater fluency and confidence when communicating in English. In addition to language classes, students have access to workshops and activities focused on understanding Canadian culture.
One of the main requirements is to take and pass a placement test to determine the corresponding level before joining the program.
Program characteristics
Among the main benefits of the course are:
- Cursos intensivos de tres semanas.
- Enfoque oral basado en la inmersión lingüística y cultural.
- Programas inspirados en el Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas.
- Taller "English in Context".
- Taller "Canadian Culture".
- Actividades académico-culturales complementarias.
- Profesores canadienses especializados en la enseñanza de segundas lenguas.
- Atención personalizada.
- Grupos reducidos.
The program's methodology is centered on practical learning and effective communication. To this end, the following are used:
- Actividades comunicativas interactivas.
- Inglés funcional para situaciones de inmersión.
- Perspectiva intercultural.
- Corrección de errores y retroalimentación continua durante las clases.
Likewise, students participate in academic and cultural activities, in addition to talks with cultural ambassadors integrated into the curriculum.
PUMA+ 2027 course dates
The call for applications includes two periods for next year:
- Invierno 2027: Del 11 al 29 de enero de 2027.
- Verano 2027: Del 5 al 23 de julio de 2027.
The institution reported that there will be no PUMA+ courses during the spring and fall periods.
Placement test: key dates
The placement test is mandatory for all applicants.
Applicants without a valid Canadian or United States visa
- Cierre de convocatoria para examen: septiembre de 2026.
- Conclusión de procesos: 16 de octubre de 2026.
Applicants with a valid Canadian or United States visa
- Cierre de convocatoria para examen: octubre de 2026.
- Conclusión de procesos: 16 de noviembre de 2026.
UNAM notes that space is limited and tests are assigned in the order of payment.
How much does it cost to study English at UNAM Canada?
The prices correspond to a three-week session and are expressed in Canadian dollars.
General public
- Curso: 890 CAD
- Comisión PayPal: 36.61 CAD
- Total: 926.61 CAD
Students from public higher education institutions in Mexico, UNAM alumni with an alumni card, or UNAM Canada alumni
- Curso: 800 CAD
- Comisión PayPal: 33.10 CAD
- Total: 833.10 CAD
UNAM students, professors, and staff with a valid ID
- Curso: 710 CAD
- Comisión PayPal: 29.59 CAD
- Total: 739.59 CAD
What will you learn in the intermediate level?
The program contemplates the development of skills to:
Exchange information about familiar topics.
Describe experiences, events, feelings, and personal plans.
Express and exchange opinions on general and work-related topics.
Compare one's own culture with that of other countries.
Give organized and complete presentations.
Analyze and interpret informative and fictional texts.
Understand and respond to conversations and discussions on various topics.
How to register?
Registration is now open. The first step is to pre-register for the course through the official UNAM Canada portal.
Those interested can consult the complete call for applications, requirements, and registration procedure at the following link: https://canada.unam.mx/es/cursos-ingles/curso-de-ingles-puma/.
For those looking to perfect their English while living an academic and cultural experience in Canada, the PUMA+ program represents an opportunity to study with specialized professors, live in an English-speaking environment, and strengthen communication skills in an intensive period of just three weeks.
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