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High School of English as a Second Language
- Thornhill, Canada
- English
- On campus
- High School
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: 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
- Students are assigned to an ESL level after an English-language placement assessment; no published academic-grade prerequisite for entry to ESL.
Accepted academic background
Students with different prior academic and English-language backgrounds, Assigned an appropriate ESL level by placement test
Documents you’ll need
- Completed TAIE Application Form
- Academic Transcripts for the Previous Three Years
How to apply
- Complete TAIE International Institute's official application form. Send the form and academic transcripts from the past three years to [email protected]. Review the invoice issued by TAIE and pay the applicable registration and tuition fees. Receive the acceptance letter and receipts. Complete any required study permit and enrollment arrangements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $3,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Thornhill Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | TAIE International Institute |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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November 2027
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Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $3,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

