General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (International)
The language skills you need for the life you want.
- Improve your Academic English for a future program of study/job while being eligible to pathway directly into a College program (no English Proficiency test score like IELTS Required)
- Many College supports available to help you succeed and many fun opportunities and activities for students to become involved both on campus and off campus
- Learn with highly experienced, dedicated, and professional faculty in Canada’s capital city with students from diverse backgrounds
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Program Summary
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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....(read more)
Overview
The language skills you need for the life you want.
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.
Your classmates from countries all over the world bring with them a wealth of cultural perspectives and life experiences to share. The opportunities to grow your language skills are not limited to the classroom. As an International student or an English as a Second Language learner in Canada, you can benefit from the many opportunities to apply your developing language skills in the nation`s capital city.
SUCCESS FACTORS
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.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
ESL6101A
Course Name:
Basic Academic Reading Part A
Course Description:
Reading skills are necessary for academic and workplace success. Students use strategies to increase reading speed, comprehension and vocabu... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ESL6102A
Course Name:
Basic Academic Writing Part A
Course Description:
The ability to express oneself in writing is important for academic and career success. Using extensive feedback received from professors, s... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6103A
Course Name:
Basic Academic Listening and Speaking Part A
Course Description:
The ability to understand oral speech and to express oneself accurately and fluently are the keys to successful communication in social, aca... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL0300
Course Name:
Pronunciation Strategies
Course Description:
Students develop the speaking skills they need for academic success at Algonquin College. Students identify their pronunciation challenges ... + Read More
Hours:
7.0
Code:
ESL6101B
Course Name:
Basic Academic Reading Part B
Course Description:
Reading skills are necessary for academic and workplace success. Students use strategies to further increase reading speed, comprehension an... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ESL6102B
Course Name:
Basic Academic Writing Part B
Course Description:
The ability to express oneself in writing is important for academic and career success. Using extensive feedback received from professors, s... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6103B
Course Name:
Basic Academic Listening and Speaking Part B
Course Description:
The ability to understand oral speech and to express oneself accurately and fluently are the keys to successful communication in social, aca... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6201A
Course Name:
Intermediate Academic Reading Part A
Course Description:
Strong reading skills are essential for success in academic and workplace environments. Students increase reading comprehension, fluency and... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ESL6202A
Course Name:
Intermediate Academic Writing Part A
Course Description:
Clear and accurate writing is required in academic and workplace environments. Students learn and use an increasingly wide range of sentence... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6203A
Course Name:
Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking Part A
Course Description:
Listening comprehension skills, as well as clear and accurate self-expression are essential for effective communication in social, academic ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL0304
Course Name:
Discover Ottawa
Course Description:
Students learn and feel more comfortable about Ottawa while pursuing their studies at Algonquin College. Students write about and share thei... + Read More
Hours:
7.0
Code:
ESL6201B
Course Name:
Intermediate Academic Reading Part B
Course Description:
Strong reading skills are essential for success in academic and workplace environments. Students further improve reading comprehension, flue... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ESL6202B
Course Name:
Intermediate Academic Writing Part B
Course Description:
Clear and accurate writing is required in academic and workplace environments. Students learn and use an increasingly wide range of sentence... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6203B
Course Name:
Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking Part B
Course Description:
Listening comprehension skills, as well as clear and accurate self-expression are essential for effective communication in social, academic ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6301A
Course Name:
Advanced Academic Reading Part A
Course Description:
Advanced reading skills are essential for success in post-secondary academic settings and workplace environments. Students go beyond standar... + Read More
Hours:
35.0
Code:
ESL6302A
Course Name:
Advanced Academic Writing Part A
Course Description:
Strong writing skills are necessary to communicate effectively in academic and professional environments. Students examine and apply a varie... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6303A
Course Name:
Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking Part A
Course Description:
Advanced skills in oral communication are fundamental to success in social, academic and professional settings. Students explore content fro... + Read More
Hours:
35.0
Code:
GEN2003L
Course Name:
Healthy Lifestyle
Course Description:
Are you eating healthy foods? Do you exercise regularly? Do you know how to prevent injuries and disease? These are some of the skills neces... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED1438
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
For this course, you will have the opportunity to choose one from a group of general education electives. Your options will include courses... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL0302
Course Name:
Workplace Communication
Course Description:
This course provides practice in the written and spoken English that is typically required to find and keep a job in Canada. The major activ... + Read More
Hours:
7.0
Code:
ESL6301B
Course Name:
Advanced Academic Reading Part B
Course Description:
Advanced reading skills are essential for success in post-secondary academic settings and workplace environments. Students explore content t... + Read More
Hours:
35.0
Code:
ESL6302B
Course Name:
Advanced Academic Writing Part B
Course Description:
Strong writing skills are necessary to communicate effectively in academic and professional environments. Students examine and select organi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ESL6303B
Course Name:
Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking Part B
Course Description:
Advanced skills in oral communication are fundamental to success in social, academic and professional settings. Students listen to authentic... + Read More
Hours:
35.0
Careers & Pathways
Pathways
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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.
Tuition & Fees
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2024/2025 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $250 per level and can be purchased in the campus bookstore.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
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, please forward your test score to languages@algonquincollege.com.
- 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.
Application Information
GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE - ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) INTERNATIONAL
Program Code 1438Y04FWO
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.
For further information on the admissions process, please visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/international/.
Additional Information
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Curriculum and materials:
The curriculum for each course prepares the student to progress through the program. Graduates earn one General Education credit that may be applied to other college programs of study. Required texts must be purchased.
Teachers and methodology:
EAP faculty are fully certified to teach English for Academic Purposes to adult learners. Professors use the latest teaching methods and adapt techniques to meet the needs of diverse groups of students. Students participate in a variety of activities including discussions, presentations and group work. Teachers are available for academic support.
Placement:
Based on results of the EAP Placement Test, students may enter Part A or Part B of any of the three levels. A review of previously obtained sub-scores on standardized tests (IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP or CAEL) may support a student`s placement.
Evaluation:
Students receive regular evaluation through assignments, mid-term and final tests. For progression to the next level, a minimum grade of C (63%) is required in each course except Elective courses and General Education courses in which D- (50%) is the minimum grade.