ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PREPARATION (EAP)
Excel in an English-speaking enviroment!
ENGLISH
NC’s EAP will help you to...
• Get ready for post-secondary studies at Niagara College or other Colleges or Universities
• Improve your personal and professional development
• Build on your secondary school education
• Prepare for your future career
• Gain English skills for your life in Canada
Program Highlights
• 23-25 hours of classes per week scheduled Monday to Friday
• Classes are offered at 5 levels, beginner through advanced
• Free and paid social events and activities. For more details: international.niagaracollege.ca/events
• Earn a certificate of achievement upon successful completion of Level 5
EAP
Duration: 2 to 20 months*
Start Dates: January, March, May, June, September and October
Each level: 7 weeks of study + 1 week break + 7 weeks of study = 4 months
as 2 months
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PREPARATION (EAP)
2025 Start Dates
January 7
March 3
May 5
June 30
September 3
October 27
Sample schedule for Level 3
EAP to Postsecondary Scholarship
$2,500 – $5,000*
Eligibility: All those who successfully complete Level 5 of Niagara College (NC)’s EAP may qualify for $2,500 CAD scholarship towards term 1 of an academic program at Niagara College. If an average of 80% is achieved in term 1 of their academic program, student may receive another $2,500 CAD scholarship.
2025 Fee Breakdown
EAP
Duration: 4 Months (14 weeks in class plus 1 week academic break)
Tuition: $4,995
Medical Insurance: $320
Activity Fee: $350
Bus Pass: $280 (optional)
Total: $5,665 or $5,945 including the Bus Pass
EAP Bursary
$750 – $1,500*
Eligibility: All international students who are enrolled as a full-time student in the four-month offering ($1,500), or the two-month offering ($750).
*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.
Your NC Journey
Find out which level you will place in to begin your EAP journey!
Complete Niagara College English proficiency testing at the EAP orientation, schedule a remote test before travelling to Canada or submit external test scores.
Step 1
Step 2
Complete the required EAP levels based on your placement test (Levels 1-5)
Take Placement Test
Step 3
GRADUATE
Level 5 of EAP
Meet language requirements for Niagara College programs
Student Services
Learn Skills In
• Airport Transportation
• Athletics and Recreation
• Career Centre and Employment Support
• Health Services
• Housing and Settlement
• Multi-faith rooms
• Orientation
• Academic Writing and Grammar Mastery
• Career Readiness Strategies
• Cultural and Educational Adaptation Techniques
• Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Expansion
Undergraduate and Graduate English Admission Requirements:
international.niagaracollege.ca/language-proficiency/
Accommodations
Choose from several options for housing and accommodations.
· Landing Pad (one month)
· Homestay (two or more months)
· On-Campus Residence
· Off-Campus Living
Space is limited in homestay, landing pad and On-Campus residence.
international.niagaracollege.ca/student-services/housing-options
• Peer Tutoring
• Pre-departure Program
- Be NC Ready!
• Social Activities
• Support and Advisement
• Transition and Immigration Support
• Effective Speaking, Pronunciation and Dynamic Presentation Skills
• Active Listening and Note-taking Proficiency
• Research Methodologies for Academic Success
• And more!
Apply for NC programs or use new English skills in your profession
“When I came to Canada, I understood half of what people said and couldn’t communicate my thoughts properly. My English is understood today because I studied in NC’s EAP program and now English has become my second language, which is a credit to my wonderful teachers. The EAP program helped me a lot with my post-secondary studies, with getting a job, and with being able to talk to people here.”
Live in safe communities with friendly people where...
• English is the first language
• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is prioritized
• Nature is embraced with over 100 kilometres of trails and paths
• Clean, fresh air and healthy living is offered
Lifestyle
Niagara Region is known across Canada for its art, music, food and culture, offering fulfilling experiences for both families and single individuals.
Ingrid Vitalino Program: EAP, Construction Engineering Hometown: Brazil