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Foundation of English as a Second Language
- Murray, United States
- 0.17 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
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: yes
- 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
- Secondary school completion not stated for ESL
- Passport and bank statement (at least 21
- 854 USD for conditional admission) required.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion not stated for ESL, Passport and bank statement (at least 21, 854 USD for conditional admission) required.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificate
- English Test Results
- Financial Support Documents.
How to apply
- Check the ESL requirements. Apply online
- The 200 USD fee applies to conditional ESL admission. Upload passport
- Transcripts
- Language test score and a bank statement of at least 21
- 854 USD. A placement test sets your level.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $1,715 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | International Admissions |
| Department | English as a Second Language Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 5 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.17 years.
Tuition is $1,715 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,500 USD.

