ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PREPARATION (EAP)
NC’s EAP will help you to...
ENGLISH
• 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
• 24-25 hours of classes per week scheduled Monday to Friday
• Classes are offered at 5 levels, beginner through advanced College credit courses available for advanced level students.
• Free and paid social events and activities. For more details: international.niagaracollege.ca/events
• Students receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of level
EAP
Duration: 2 to 20 months*
Start Dates: January, March, May, July, September, November
Each level: 7 weeks of study + 1 week break + 7 weeks of study = 4 months
Spring 2024 to Winter 2025
Fee Breakdown
EAP
Duration: 4 Months
(14 weeks in class plus 1 week academic break)
Tuition: $4,995 CAD
Medical Insurance: $300 CAD
Activity Fee: $350 CAD
Total: $5645 CAD
*students are required to apply for a minimum of 6 months, however, based on their English proficiency skill level, students may study for as little as 2 months
Accredited by:
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PREPARATION (EAP)
Orientation: May 1-3, 2024
May 6, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Mid-Term Break: June 24-28, 2024
Sample schedule for Level 3
Ingrid Vitalino Program: EAP, Construction Engineering Hometown: Brazil EAP Program Dates
Orientation: August 29-30 & September 3, 2024
September 4, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Mid-Term Break: October 21-25, 2024
Term
Orientation: January 3-6, 2025
January 6, 2025 - April 18, 2025
Mid-Term Break: February 24-28, 2025
EAP to Postsecondary Scholarship
$2,500 – $5,000
Starting Fall 2023, all those who successfully complete level 5 of NC’s English for Academic Preparation (EAP) Program may be eligible 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. There is no form submission required to receive this scholarship and all actively enrolled students after Day 10 of term start will receive the scholarship onto their student account.
“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.”
English for Academic Preparation Bursary
$750 – $1,500
Our English for Academic Preparation Bursary (EAP) is provided to an international student who is enrolled as a full-time student in the four-month offering ($1,500), or the two-month offering ($750). There is no form submission required to receive this bursary and all actively enrolled students after Day 10 of term start will receive the bursary onto their student account.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:30 Grammar Reading and Writing 10:30 Reading and Writing 11:30 Reading and Writing Reading and Writing 12:30 Speaking and Listening Speaking and Listening Speaking and Listening 1:30 Grammar Grammar 2:30 Reading and Writing Speaking and Listening Speaking and Listening 3:30 Grammar
Spring
Fall
Winter
Term
Term
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Level 1 & 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 GRADUATE Level 5 of EAP English Foundations Academic Foundations Academic Foundations Career and Academic Readiness 24 hours a week 23 hours a week 25 hours a week 23 Hours a week Skill development in: Speaking Listening Reading Writing Grammar Skill development in: Speaking Listening Reading Writing Grammar Skill development in: Applied Grammar Comprehension Skills and Strategy Development Speaking Production Developing Academic Writing Skill development in: Applied Comprehension and Multimedia Literacy Active and Accurate Writing Speaking Production Listening and Note Taking Skills for College Preparation (all sections of level 5 students) Apply for NC post-secondary programs or use new English skills in your profession
Undergraduate and Graduate English Admission Requirements
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE)
International
Indicator Test **
Internet-based Test (iBT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test
20 Writing, 20 Speaking
22 Writing, 22 Speaking
DREAM BIG
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) including the online
Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation program (EAP)
Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 70% and no individual grade under 50%
Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 75% and no individual grade under 60%
*The language proficiency requirements outlined do not apply to a select number of programs, including but not limited to the Pharmacy Technician program.
**Niagara College recognizes the IELTS Academic tests. The IELTS General tests are not accepted for admissions to academic programs or placement into English for Academic Purposes levels.
***Niagara College recognizes the PTE Academic tests. The PTE Online tests are not accepted for admissions to academic programs or placement into English for Academic Purposes levels.
****The above minimum language proficiency scores are effective February 12th, 2024.
Please note that meeting or exceeding the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College, and minimum score requirements are subject to change based on program demand. Niagara College reserves the right to add and remove language proficiency tests at any time
Student Services
• Orientation
• Pre-departure Program
- Be NC Ready!
• Health Services
• Support and Advisement
• Transition and Immigration Support
Accommodations
• Career Centre and Employment Support
• Housing and Settlement
• Airport Transportation
• Peer Tutoring
• Athletics and Recreation
• Social Activities
There are several options for housing and accommodations. international.niagaracollege.ca/student-services/housing-options
· 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.
Language proficiency test Minimum Score for NC Diploma and Certificate (Undergraduate) Programs Minimum Score for NC Graduate and Degree programs Minimum score for Pharmacy Technician program (requirements set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities - NAPRA 2009).*
169 - no skill under 162 176 - no skill under169
- no individual band under 5.5 6.5 - no individual band under 5.5 6.5 - No individual band under 6.0
English Language Testing System (IELTS) including
6
Minimum:
Minimum:
iBT: overall
Pearson Test of English (PTE) *** 58+, with no individual skill below 53 60+, with no individual skill below 57 Duolingo English Language Test 105+, with no individual subscore below 95 120+, with no individual subscore below 100
iBT: 80
iBT: 85
score of at least 91
60 - no individual band under 50 60
no individual band under 50
CAEL test
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Information provided is accurate as of April 5, 2024, 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.
