McGill Pre-University Programme 2026
Are you in high school or in the first year of your Bachelor’s, and keen to explore McGill’s bilingual pre-university experience at a leading university this summer? Enrichment programmes in Montréal, Québec offer an immersive experience lasting 1 to 4 weeks. You explore a subject in depth, spend time on a prestigious campus and strengthen your application for an international Bachelor’s degree.
McGill pre-university programme: official booking
Registration, on-campus accommodation and YDS support are coordinated through our partner La Route des Langues, an agency specialising in stays on American and British campuses.
The programme at a glance
The McGill pre-university programmes in Montréal, Québec are run by McGill University (Mini-Med, Mini-Biz, Mini-Engineering, McGill Writing Centre Summer Workshops). The usual format is residential, with student accommodation on campus, meals included, and teaching and supervision by professors or PhD students. Admission is selective and based on an application (transcripts, a personal statement, and sometimes a recommendation letter and an interview).
Who is this programme for?
Students in the last two years of high school and first-year undergraduates planning to apply to universities abroad.
- English level: TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (sometimes B2, assessed at interview)
- Academic profile: an average of 15/20 or a GPA of 3.5+, with a strong record
- Soft skills: independence and genuine curiosity about the subject
Curriculum and skills you will develop
Lectures, hands-on workshops, small-group projects and field visits.
Key skills you will develop:
- Academic writing in English
- North American university study methods
- An understanding of the Canadian system
At the end of the programme, you leave with a completed project, an official certificate from the university and often a recommendation letter written by your supervising professor.
A typical day
The exact schedule depends on the programme you choose. Excursions and visits take place at weekends.
Cost and accommodation
2026 budget: 1,500 CAD to 7,000 CAD, including registration fees, accommodation and meals. Flights, travel health insurance and pocket money are extra. Partial scholarships are sometimes available.
Booking through La Route des Langues, a YDS partner
You register for the McGill pre-university programme in Montréal, Québec through our partner La Route des Langues, which handles everything for you: choosing the programme, managing your application, on-campus student accommodation, airport transfers, adult supervision and 24/7 on-site support. YDS adds admissions coaching so that you can make the most of the programme in your Bachelor’s application.
To find out more, read our guide: Pre-University at McGill.
See prices & book →Frequently asked questions
How long does a McGill pre-university programme in Montréal, Québec usually last?
1 to 4 weeks, depending on the format. Shorter programmes are a taster; longer ones let you go into more depth.
What level of English do I need?
TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (B2–C1). Some programmes accept B2 if assessed at interview.
How do I register?
Through our partner La Route des Langues. See the booking page →
How can YDS help me make the most of this programme in my application?
Choosing the right programme, personal statement coaching, interview preparation and planning your timeline. See our coaching service.
🎓 Ready to sign up for the McGill pre-university programme in Montréal, Québec?
2026 prices, dates and availability are on our partner La Route des Langues’ site, on a page co-branded with Your Dream School.
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