Niagara College EAP brochure

English

for Academic Preparation (EAP)

Excel in English at School and Work!

NC’s EAP will help you to...

• Get ready for postsecondary studies at Niagara College or other Colleges or Universities

Duration: 2 to 20 months

• Improve your personal and professional development

Each level: 7 weeks of study + 1 week break + 7 weeks of study

• Prepare for your future career

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2027

Total: 4 months

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Program Features

• 23-25 hours of classes per week • 5 levels, beginner through advanced • Free and paid social events and activities • Certificate of achievement upon successful completion of Level 5 • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certified teachers • State-of-the-art digital languages labs and use of all college services and facilities

2027 Fee Breakdown EAP Duration: 4 Months

14 weeks in class plus 1 week academic break

Tuition: $5,000 Medical Insurance: $368.74 Program Fee: $350

What You Will Learn

• Academic Writing and Grammar Mastery • Career Readiness Strategies • Cultural and Educational Adaptation Techniques • Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Expansion • Effective Speaking, Pronunciation and Dynamic Presentation Skills • Active Listening and Note-taking Proficiency • Research Methodologies for Academic Success • And more!

Subtotal: $5,718.74 EAP Bursary: -$1,500

Total: $4,218.74 Bus Pass: $280 (optional)

Short Term EAP Duration: 2 Months 7 weeks in class

How We Support You

Tuition: $2,500

• Airport Transportation • Athletics and Recreation • Career Services and Employment Support • Health Services • Housing and Settlement • Multi-faith Rooms • Orientation • Peer Tutoring • Pre-departure Program - Be NC Ready!

• Social Activities • Support and Advisement • Transition and Immigration Support

Medical Insurance: $184.37 Program Fee: $175 Subtotal: $2,859.37 EAP Bursary: -$750

Total: $2,109.37

2027 Dates January

April

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May

August

10 20 to

March

April

July

8

23

5

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September

8

December

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17

August

November

December

20

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17

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*S hort Term EAP Join mid-term by enrolling in the final 7 weeks of a 14-week semester, ideal for those unable to arrive at the start of the term and who want to improve their English in as little as two months.

Sample Schedule for Level 3

EAP Bursary $750 – $1,500*

Monday

Open to international students enrolled full-time in the EAP program.

8:30

Eligible students may receive the bursary for each term they are enrolled in EAP, including both new and returning students.

9:30

Tuesday

Wednesday

Award Amounts:

11:30

Reading and Writing Reading and Writing

• $1,500 for the four-month program 12:30

• $750 for the two-month program

Speaking and Listening

1:30

EAP to Postsecondary Scholarship

2:30 3:30

$2,500 – $5,000*

Grammar

Reading and Writing

Friday

Reading and Writing

Grammar 10:30

Thursday

Reading and Writing Speaking and Listening Grammar

Speaking and Listening

Grammar Speaking and Listening

4:30

Open to students who complete Level 5 of Niagara College’s EAP program and are entering an academic postsecondary program at Niagara College.

Award amount: • $2,500 scholarship toward Term 1 of an academic program at Niagara College • An additional $2,500 is awarded in Term 2, contingent upon achieving a minimum average of 80% in Term 1 * No form submission is required to receive this bursary/ scholarship. All actively enrolled eligible students after Day 10 of term start will receive the bursary onto their student account. These bursary/scholarship opportunities are available for 2027.

“English has become my second language, which is a credit to my wonderful teachers. The EAP program helped me a lot with my postsecondary studies, with getting a job, and with being able to talk to people in Canada.”

Ingrid Vitalino

For more information, please visit: international.niagaracollege.ca/scholarships

Program: EAP, Construction Engineering Hometown: Brazil

Your NC Journey Step 1

Step 2

Determine your Level

Complete the required EAP levels based on your placement test (Levels 1-5)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Step 3 Level 4

Level 5

Career and Academic * No form submission is required to receive this bursary/scholarship. All actively enrolled eligible students after DayReadiness 10 of term English Foundation

English Foundation

Academic Foundations

Academic Foundations

start will receive the bursary onto their student account. These bursary/scholarship opportunities are available for 2027.

Placement Test

For more information, please24 visit: international.niagaracollege.ca/scholarships. hours 24 hours 23 hours 25 hours

Complete Niagara College English proficiency testing at the EAP Orientation or Submit an external test

a week

a week

a week

a week

Graduate Level 5 of EAP Meet language requirements for Niagara College programs

23 Hours a week

Equivalent external testing scores CEFR Pre-A1, A1 IELTS 1.5-2.5 Duolingo 20-45

CEFR A2 IELTS 3.0-3.5 Duolingo 50-65

CEFR B1 IELTS 4.0-4.5 Duolingo 70-80

CEFR B1+ IELTS 5.0 Duolingo 85-90

CEFR B2 IELTS 5.5-6 Duolingo 95-100

Apply for NC programs or use new English skills in your profession

Undergraduate and Graduate English Admission Requirements

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Live in a safe, English-speaking community with friendly people where you can…

• Experience a culture that values diversity and prioritizes inclusion • Connect with nature and explore over 100 km of trails and paths • Enjoy clean air and a healthy lifestyle

Lifestyle Niagara Region is known across Canada for its art, music, food and culture, offering fulfilling experiences for both families and individuals.

Accommodations Choose from several options for housing and accommodations.

Landing Pad (one month): $1,100 - one-time fee Homestay (two or more months): $1,100 per month On-Campus Residence: $$9,600 for 2 terms (instalment options available) Off-Campus Living: $ 600-$1000 (one bedroom in a shared house) $1000+ (one-bedroom full apartment)

international.niagaracollege.ca/housing Information provided in this brochure is accurate as of May 7, 2026, and is subject to change at any time. Applicants are responsible for consulting the Niagara College websites for the most up to date information. Please note information may differ from what is on the website information on the website is deemed to be the most accurate source.

All monetary values included in this brochure are presented in Canadian dollars.

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