English for Academic Purposes
General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (International)
Offered as a full-time program, Algonquin College’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provides language training in an academic environment. All faculty members hold degrees and professional TESL certification. The program covers various levels of instruction, from beginner to advanced, with courses in speaking, reading, writing, listening, pronunciation and grammar.
Costs for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
- $7,800 CAD for 14 weeks (2 Levels) – default tuition fee amount for new applicants
- $3,900 CAD per level (7 weeks)
Please note: The fees listed are approximate.
EAP Placement Test
An Algonquin College placement test is required in to determine your EAP level unless you have a valid Duolingo, Academic IELTS or TOEFL score. Applicants without one of these valid test scores will be required to pay an additional $50 for the on-campus Algonquin College placement, or $85 for the remote test, prior to starting EAP. How to book your EAP placement test.
EAP Levels
There are a total of 8 Pre-EAP and EAP Levels from beginner to advanced. Each level takes 7 weeks to complete.
- Pre-EAP 1
- Pre-EAP 2
- EAP Levels 1-6
To complete all 8 levels of EAP, it will take approximately 16 months. Your IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or Algonquin College placement test will determine the level you will enter at the start of your studies. Students cannot skip levels.
All academic programs require successful completion of either Level 5 or Level 6, with specific grade requirements. Please refer to your Letter of Acceptance for the level and grade requirement or ask for clarification on your application portal.
You can estimate how many levels of EAP you might need to enter the academic program by referring to the following level placement chart based on TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE-A scores. Please note that this chart is for reference only and your starting EAP level will be determined by the College after submission of your official score.
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE-A for EAP Level Placement
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EAP Level Placement |
Duolingo Score Range |
Accuplacer |
IELTS Equivalent |
TOEFL iBT Equivalent |
PTE – A |
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Writer Placer |
L&R |
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EAP Level 6 (3B) |
Overall, 110+ Minimum of 110 in Literacy and no subtest score below 95 |
5+ |
196+ |
6 (No skill less than 5.5) |
Overall, 80-87 With a minimum of 21 in each component |
Range = 51 – 58 Overall score = 51.6 L=48.1; R=53.5;S=46.2; W= 62.2 |
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EAP Level 5 (3A) |
Overall, 100-105 Minimum of 100 in Literacy and no subtest score below 90 |
5 |
176-195 |
6 (No skill less than 5) 5.5 (All skills 5.5) |
Overall, 76-79 Writing score of 20 |
Overall score = 45.4 L=42.7; R=47.9; S=42.2; W=51 |
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EAP Level 4 (2B) |
90-95 Minimum of 90 in Literacy and no subtest score below 85 |
4 |
166-175 |
5.5 (No skill less than 5.0) 5.0 (No skill less than 5.0) |
Overall, 72-75 Writing score of 17 |
Overall score = 40.8 L=40.2; R=43; S=40.2; W=43.1 |
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EAP Level 3 (2A) |
80 – 85 Minimum of 80 in Literacy and no subtest score below 75
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4 |
156-165 |
5.0 (No skill less than 4.5) |
Overall, 65-71 Writing score of 17 |
Overall score = 33 Writing score of 35 |
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EAP Level 2 (1B) |
65 – 75 Minimum of 65 in Literacy and no subtest score below 60 |
3 |
146-155 |
4.5 (All skills 4.5) |
Overall, 54-64 Writing score of 14 |
Overall score = 26 Writing score of 23 |
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EAP Level 1 (1A) |
60 Minimum of 60 in Literacy and no subtest score below 55 |
3 |
126-145 |
4.0 (No skill less than 4.0)
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Overall, 42-53 Writing score of 14 |
Range = 20 – 24 Writing score of 11 |
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Pre-EAP 2 |
55 Minimum of 55 in Literacy and no subtest score below 50 |
2 |
100-125 |
3.5 |
Overall, 36 (no score below 9) |
Range 15 – 19
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Pre-EAP 1 |
< 55 |
1 |
0-99 |
3 |
Overall, 32 (no score below 8) |
Range 0 – 10 |
EAP – International Program Dates 2025
| January 6, 2025 to February 21, 2025 |
| March 3, 2025 to April 18, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 to June 20, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 to August 15, 2025 |
| September 2, 2025 to October 17, 2025 |
| October 27, 2025 to December 12, 2025 |
Short-Term Study
Are you considering studying abroad? Are you looking for an experience in Canada? Come join us at Algonquin College to gain study and gain academic experience in an area related to your current studies. Not only can it provide you with an opportunity to gain an international perspective in your field but it also provides you the opportunity to expand your horizons, meet new people and experience a new culture. Canada is known for high quality, internationally recognized education. Boasting a multicultural society, Canada is a great place to study and work. Ottawa, the capital of Canada has all the advantages of a big city, while remaining safe, clean, and easy to navigate.
From the federal government to high-tech companies, from the Byward Market to music festivals, Canada’s capital city offers you a unique combination of employment opportunities and pastimes. And, we are in the heart of it all! We have a campus in Ottawa waiting to welcome you! An international experience can help you acquire the skills today’s employers are looking for. When you are able to put an international work experience on your resume you demonstrate to employers that you are confident, flexible and adaptable, that you have problem-solving skills, and have strong communication skills and that you are able to work across cultures and with diverse groups of people.
Algonquin College’s Incoming Study Abroad program is available to students who are currently studying at a postsecondary institution outside of Canada. Study Abroad students are able to study at Algonquin College for a maximum of 18 months as non-credential seeking students. Credit for courses that are successfully completed are often transferable towards the degree from their home institution. Students can create a study plan that works for them, ranging from 4 to 18 months in length, depending on the combination of studies you choose. Options include English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and upper level academic courses in a variety of academic fields. View our Program Overview to learn more!