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Diplomas (2 years)

Diploma programs help prepare you for a specific field of work and include a broad base of study, which enables graduates to pursue various career specialties.

Advanced Diplomas (3 years)

These programs help develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enable graduates to work within a broad range of technical and/or management functions across many occupational disciplines.

Degrees (4 years)

Employers value the combination of theory and practical hands-on experience. Co-op terms, outstanding professors, applied research and joint programs with Canadian universities; you get the best of both worlds.

Graduate Certificates

The post graduate programs allow you to take your career up a level with a high-demand specialization.

Pembroke Campus

The Pembroke Waterfront Campus offers programs in Business, Technology, Health and Community Studies, and unique programs in Outdoor Training.

Perth Campus

The Perth Campus is located in the historic town of Perth, offering programs in Business, Community Studies, Advanced Technology and unique Trades programs.

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.

EAP – International Program Dates 2025

May 1: First Day of Term
May 1 – 2: College Orientation for New Students Only

2025 EAP Class Dates

Costs for the 2024/2025 Academic Year

• $8,200 CAD for 14 weeks (2 Levels) – default tuition fee amount for new applicants
• $4,100 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 or PTE-A 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 Duolingo, Academic IELTS, TOEFL, PTE-A 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 Duolingo, Academic IELTS, TOEFL, 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.

Duolingo, Academic IELTS, TOEFL, PTE-A Level Placement