English For Academic Preparation

תאור הקורס

Succeed in an English-speaking academic or professional environment.

Niagara College’s EAP is a high-quality, comprehensive program designed to help you build confidence and master the English language skills needed to thrive in college, university, or the workplace. Applicants to this program should be in the process of completing, or have completed, their final year of secondary school.

Highlights:
Build English language skills across five progressive levels- from beginner to advanced – for internationally trained learners.
Designed for students aiming to:
Improve academic English before college/university and confidently meet the demands of postsecondary education in English-speaking environments.
Advance professional English skills to support career growth and succeed in today’s global workplace.
Gain English skills for your life in Canada.
Learn from qualified Canadian instructors, certified by Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Ontario and TESL Canada.
Start your studies in: January, March, May, July, September or November- with flexible intake options to suit your schedule.
Learn at your pace with four-month sessions or fast-track your progress with the two-month Short Term EAP option.
23 to 25 hours of classes per week, scheduled Monday to Friday for a consistent and engaging learning experience.
Immerse yourself in Canadian culture and build global friendships through weekly organized social events and activities designed for international learners.
Earn a certificate of achievement upon successful completion of Level 5.

Admission Requirements
English language proficiency tests are not required for placement assessment in the EAP level placement as students can complete the Niagara College Placement Test on-site on Orientation Day.
If students wish to submit their own English testing, please see the following list of accepted placement assessments:
Duolingo
IELTS Academic
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

Postsecondary Admission
Meet the English language proficiency requirement listed on your Letter of Acceptance by

Completing Level 5 with a 70% average for Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma programs.
Achieving a 75% average in Level 5 for most Degree and Graduate Programs.
No additional English language proficiency tests are required when these conditions are met.