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Foundation of English as an Additional Language
- Edmonton, Canada
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Full- or part-time English courses from CLB 5 to 8 with academic and health-care English streams.
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 an Additional Language and strengthen foundational academic skills
- Apply critical thinking
- And communicate effectively in learning settings.
Career outcomes
- Improved English for further study at NorQuest or other institutions and for workplace communication
- Helps meet English language proficiency requirements
Curriculum
- Fourteen-week courses by level: English for Academic Purposes listening and speaking
- Reading and writing
- And vocabulary
- Plus English for Specific Purposes courses in health careers. Placement is by test or assessment
- And full-time load is 9 credits per term. Course availability varies by term.
Entry requirements
Academic
- No high school completion required
- English placement by level
- Applicant must be eligible for a study permit valid six months or longer.
Accepted academic background
No high school completion requirement published, English placement by level, International applicants must be eligible for a study permit valid 6 months or longer.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no skill below 5)
- TOEFL iBT 46-59
- Duolingo 70 (CLB 6 in two categories is for permanent residents and citizens only
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check EAL admission requirements and term dates (Fall
- Winter
- Spring/Summer). Apply directly through the EAL programme site (application fee not stated on the page). Provide English proof (Duolingo 70
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) and ID documents. Take English placement by skill. Accept the offer. Apply for a study permit if required for the term length.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $4,210 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Continuing Education |
| Department | English as an Additional Language |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
30 Jan 2028
442 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $4,210 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no skill below 5), TOEFL iBT 46-59, Duolingo 70 (CLB 6 in two categories is for permanent residents and citizens only.