General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes

1 Year - 2 Semesters

Ontario College Certificate

Campus: Sault Ste. Marie

Program Code: 1295

Overview

˽��ӰԺ is temporarily suspending a new intake of this program for the 2025 / 2026 Academic Year. The program is still running for all in-progress students. This program may be reinstated in a future Academic Year.

Please note that this program is open only to international students at this time. Please contact the Registrar`s Office for details about applying to this program with advanced standing.

This Ontario College Certificate program is intended for students interested in improving their English language skills in order to pursue a diploma program at the post- secondary level at ˽��ӰԺ. This program is for students who don`t currently meet the College`s English Proficiency requirements, but who have some English proficiency (i.e., minimum average 4.5 IELTS or equivalent).

This program would allow students to familiarize themselves with ˽��ӰԺ`s campus and college life, upgrade their English skills by practicing oral and written communication skills, and understand the college`s expectations regarding academic integrity, managing course work and navigating college life.

Emphasis is on building academic oral and written communication skills. Students will learn through interactive classroom and community-based activities.

Courses

EAP400 - 2 Basic Academic Reading

EAP401 - 2 Basic Academic Writing

EAP402 - 2 Basic Academic Listening and Speaking

EAP403 - 3 Enhanced Reading and Writing

HDG122 - 3 Personal and Academic Success Strategies

Module 1 - 7 Weeks

EAP500 - 2 Intermediate Academic Reading

EAP501 - 2 Intermediate Academic Writing

EAP502 - 2 Applied Academic Listening and Speaking

EAP503 - 3 Enhanced Intermediate Reading and Writing

Module 2 - 7 Weeks

EAP600 - 2 Applied Academic Reading

EAP601 - 2 Applied Academic Writing

EAP602 - 2 Applied Academic Listening and Speaking

EAP603 - 3 Applied Reading and Writing

Requirements & Program Information

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; or Mature Student status.

Applicants, whose first language is not English, must provide proof of English proficiency. ˽��ӰԺ accepts the TOEFL, or IELTS, or equivalent test to satisfy our English admission requirements.

˽��ӰԺ English proficiency requirements for this entry-level bridging program:

Minimum English proficiency requirement into semester 1:

IELTS Academic – 5.5, no band less than 5

TOEFLiBT- minimum score of 45

Cambridge English Exam: overall minimum score of 155 in B1

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 50

Duolingo - minimum score of 95

CAEL CE- minimum score of 35

iTEP– 3.4

Minimum English proficiency requirement into semester 2:

IELTS Academic - 5.5, no band less than 5

TOEFLiBT - minimum score of 50

Cambridge English Exam: overall minimum score of 162 in B2 or C1 Advanced

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 50

Duolingo - minimum score of 95

CAEL CE - minimum score of 40

iTEP - 3.5

Educational Paths

This is a bridging program to further study. This program will provide academic support to ensure student readiness for post-secondary programs. Once students are engaged in learning and expectations of College curriculum, they can move on to post-secondary programs of their choosing.

Career Path

The program`s focus on English for Academic Purpose allows students to pursue further study in any vocational field, which will lead to employment.

Contact

Program Coordinator: Silvana Turpin, (705) 759-2554 ext 2670, silvana.turpin@saultcollege.ca

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