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Foundation of English for Academic Purposes

Humber Polytechnic

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 0.17 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

One-year certificate in three levels that prepares students for university-level study in English.

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

  • Build foundational understanding of English for Academic Purposes
  • Improve academic communication and research skills
  • And prepare for further study.

Career outcomes

  • Further study in university-level courses

Curriculum

  • Three semesters
  • Each with Academic Discussion Skills plus either Scholarship or both Reading and Writing courses. Level 3 courses are equivalent to English 12. Graduation needs at least 65% in each required course. Levels 2 and 3 may add one approved academic course.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Non-native English speakers
  • Placement by English test sets entry level
  • Level 8 with 60 per cent (diploma)
  • 75 per cent (degree) or 80 per cent (postgraduate) GPA qualifies for Humber programmes.
  • Placement by lowest skill score
  • Level 8 GPA 60% (diploma)
  • 75% (degree)
  • 80% (graduate certificate) to progress.

Accepted academic background

Non-native English speakers, High-beginner English recommended, Domestic applicants under 19 need an OSSD.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,830 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusLakeshore Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of English for Academic Purposes
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value5
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.17 years.