General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (International)
Algonquin College
About this program
General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (International)
The General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Ontario College Certificate program is an academically-oriented English as a Second Language (ESL) Program designed for International and Domestic students whose first language is not English.
Improve your academic English language skills for college and job success in a dynamic multicultural setting. Upon successful completion of the program, you obtain an Ontario College Certificate, which provides a pathway into post-secondary studies by satisfying the language requirements for entry into most programs offered at Algonquin College.
The EAP Placement Test determines your starting point in the program, ranging from low-intermediate to low-advanced language skills. As you move through the program, you actively participate in a variety of large and small group activities that provide engaging opportunities to practice the four language skills of:
- reading
- writing
- listening
- speaking
Class sizes allow for ample feedback from your instructors on all in-class and online assignments. Additional features include regular visits to our well-equipped language lab and elective courses that provide opportunities to develop areas of personal interest.
Admission requirements
Program Eligibility
- All applicants must complete a language proficiency test through the Algonquin College Test Centre, and will be required to pay a fee.
- Applicants who have previously obtained scores on standardized tests (IELTS,TOEFL) may not be required to take the placement test
- Applicants who have successfully completed the Algonquin College Pre-EAP program with a minimum B- in every course are not required to take the placement test.
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Do not speak English as their first language.
- Are motivated to pursue further post-secondary studies.
- Desire an intensive immersion experience in the English language and Canadian culture.
- Enjoy a dynamic multicultural environment.
- Are committed to pursuing a career that requires advanced English language skills.
- Are comfortable learning in a digital environment.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Level: 01
- Basic Academic Reading Part A
- Basic Academic Writing Part A
- Basic Academic Listening and Speaking Part A
Level: 02
- Basic Academic Reading Part B
- Basic Academic Writing Part B
- Basic Academic Listening and Speaking Part B
Level: 03
- Intermediate Academic Reading Part A
- Intermediate Academic Writing Part A
- Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking Part A
Level: 04
- Intermediate Academic Reading Part B
- Intermediate Academic Writing Part B
- Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking Part B
Level: 05
- Advanced Academic Reading Part A
- Advanced Academic Writing Part A
- Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking Part A
- Healthy Lifestyle
Level: 06
- Advanced Academic Reading Part B
- Advanced Academic Writing Part B
- Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking Part B
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
For more information about tuition fees, please visit the college website.
Qualification
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Analyze a variety of authentic readings from a range of subjects.
- Critically read and analyze academic texts using effective reading and note-taking strategies.
- Develop and apply fundamental skills and strategies to ensure academic success in post-secondary studies.
- Conduct research and write essays and/or reports to ensure success in post-secondary studies.
- Communicate competently at the level required for postsecondary studies, showing flexibility and clarity of thought and expression.
- Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
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