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Foundation of English for Academic Purposes

Georgian College

  • Barrie, 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

  • Placement test on arrival decides the level (Levels 1-8)
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT or public TOEIC scores can be used for placement
  • Secondary school graduation (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/programs/english-language-studies/).

Accepted academic background

Placement test on arrival decides the level (Levels 1-8), Accepted placement scores: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC (public), Secondary school graduation.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the current entry requirements and availability for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
  2. Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$5,815 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusBarrie
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentEnglish Language Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value5
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    9 Mar 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jan 2027

    49 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    5 Apr 2027

    143 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.17 years.