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Foundation of English for Academic and Professional Purposes
- Vancouver, Canada
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Three-level academic English programme preparing students for English-medium post-secondary study.
What you will learn
- Improve relevant reading
- Writing
- Listening and speaking skills
- Practise communication in academic or everyday contexts
- And develop greater confidence using the target language.
Career outcomes
- Further study at English-medium post-secondary institutions
Curriculum
- Three 10-week levels (EAP 1 to 3)
- 200 hours each
- 600 hours in total. Integrated academic reading
- Writing
- Listening and speaking: essay structure
- Critical analysis of texts
- Lecture note-taking
- Presentations
- Seminar discussion
- Academic vocabulary and research with source integration.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 16 or older. No proof of English needed
- A placement test is taken at the start. EAPP entry by placement test or IELTS 5.0 (EAP 1)
- 5.5 (EAP 2) or 6.0-6.5 (EAP 3).
Accepted academic background
Age 16 or older, Level set by placement test or recognised English score (EAP 1 about IELTS 5.0, EAP 2 5.5, EAP 3 6.0-6.5).
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- Duolingo 75
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements on the programme page. Submit the online application at with the application fee (150 CAD plus 50 CAD assessment fee). Provide passport photo page. Review and sign the contract with Davis Academy. Fees and payments are on the school's Fees and Payments pages. Apply for a study permit if the course is longer than 6 months.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $6,600 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | English Language Programs |
| Department | Department of English for Academic and Professional Purposes |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 18 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
Tuition is $6,600 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, Duolingo 75.