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English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - 100, 200, 300, 400, 500
Faculty of Language
First College EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Program is for students who use English as a second or foreign language, and who wish to improve their English language skills to advance their education in Canada.
The program emphasizes speaking, listening, academic writing, reading comprehension, and college study skills. Students are placed in a level based on a free language diagnostic test.
Our EAP program is recognized by Lakeland College, a publicly funded and the only inter-provincial college in Canada. Students who successfully complete EAP level 400, together with their required high school grade, will receive offers of admission to all international programs from Lakeland College.
Please note, students DO NOT need to take any English Proficiency Assessments such as the IELTS exam to meet the language requirements from Lakeland College.
After graduating from a two-year diploma program in Lakeland College, student will receive a three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) from Government of Canada.
Program Overview
Completion of each course with a minimum grade of 70% is required. Students will receive an official transcript noting both grades and attendance at the end of session.
1EAP100
Total Hours: 240
Total Weeks: 12
Entrance Level: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
2EAP200
Total Hours: 240
Total Weeks: 12
Entrance Level: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
3EAP300
Total Hours: 240
Total Weeks: 12
Entrance Level: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
4EAP400
Total Hours: 240
Total Weeks: 12
Entrance Level: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
5EAP500
Total Hours: 240
Total Weeks: 12
Entrance Level: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Program Level Chart
IELTS - International English Language Testing System - AcademicCLB - Canadian Language Benchmarks
1EAP100
IELTS 4.0 - 4.5
CLB 4
2EAP200
IELTS 4.5 - 5.0
CLB 4 - 5
3EAP300
IELTS 5.0 - 5.5
CLB 5 - 6
4EAP400
IELTS 5.5 - 6.0
CLB 6 - 7
5EAP500
IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 & Above
CLB 7 - 8
A step-by-step English pathway to studying in Canada for international students
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program Admission Requirement
First College admits applicants who meet one of the following admission criteria for each level:
Notes: The EAP program acts as a pathway to Colleges and Universities, therefore high school diplomas are highly recommended.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program – EAP100
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic - test within the last two years: Overall score of 4 with no band less than 3.5 or equivalent.
- Passing the First College placement test prior to enrolling.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program – EAP200
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic - test within the last two years: Overall score of 4.5 with no band less than 4 or equivalent.
- Passing the First College placement test prior to enrolling.
- Completion of the First College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program – EAP100 with a minimum grade of 70%.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program – EAP300
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic - test within the last two years: Overall score of 5.0 with minmuium 5.0 in writing or equivalent.
- Passing the First College placement test prior to enrolling.
- Completion of the First College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program – EAP200 with a minimum grade of 70%.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program – EAP400
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic - test within the last two years: Overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent.
- Passing the First College placement test prior to enrolling.
- Completion of the First College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program – EAP300 with a minimum grade of 70%.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program – EAP500
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic - test within the last two years: Overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
- Passing the First College placement test prior to enrolling.
- Completion of the First College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program – EAP400 with a minimum grade of 70%.
EAP Program Cost Per Level
Domestic
Application Fee - $150.00 CAD
Tuition Fee - $3,600.00 CAD
Total Cost: $3,750.00 CAD (Excluding Textbooks)Students are responsible for purchasing Textbooks on their own.
International
Application Fee - $150.00 CAD
Tuition Fee - $3,600.00 CAD
Assessment Fee & Administrative Fee - $50.00 CAD
Total Cost: $3,800.00 CAD (Excluding Textbooks)Students are responsible for purchasing Textbooks on their own.
2021/2022 Date and Schedule
Monday to Thursday
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact an Academic Advisor for more details at info@firstcollege.ca or (778)478-6611.
778-478-6611
532 Leon Ave, 2nd Floor
info@firstcollege.ca
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