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Foundation of English as a Second Language

Northern Lights College

  • Fort St. John, Canada
  • 0.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

Five English for Academic Purposes levels that prepare students for study at NLC.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in English as a Second Language and strengthen foundational academic skills
  • Apply critical thinking
  • And communicate effectively in learning settings.

Career outcomes

  • Entry to NLC post-secondary programmes
  • Employment across sectors

Curriculum

  • Five levels
  • Each about 300 contact hours (288 for level 5)
  • Usually one level per semester: EAP 020 beginners
  • 030 pre-intermediate
  • 040 intermediate
  • 050 reading and writing plus listening and speaking
  • And 060 masters-level English for academic purposes. Each level earns a citation. No academic credits are listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • No academic prerequisite
  • Placement into EASL levels 020-060 by CaMLA English Placement Test score or by passing the previous level.

Accepted academic background

No academic prerequisite stated, Placed into a level by CaMLA English Placement Test or by passing the previous EASL level.

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the deadline. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC and pay the application fee
  2. Or email the form to info@international.nlc.bc.ca. Upload the required documents
  3. Review takes 3-10 business days. Receive the offer and pay the deposit through Convera or PayMyTuition to keep your place. Complete post-admission requirements before the first day
  4. Then register for courses.

Other costs

Tuition per year$6,303 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusFort St. John
Faculty or schoolContinuing Education
DepartmentEnglish as a Second Language
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value10
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    30 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    April 2027

    Apply by

    23 Dec 2026

    40 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 May 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.33 years.