General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes Program (for International Students) (R115)

Program Description

Program Overview

George Brown College’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (R115) program is a post-secondary program for international students that helps you learn English and will prepare you for post-secondary study and future employment. This EAP program will provide you with exciting student life opportunities through co- and extra-curricular events and workshops. 

Full Description

George Brown College’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (R115) is a post-secondary program that helps international students learn English. Students from around the world come to learn in our supportive and inclusive environment.

Develop a Variety of Communication Skills

In this three-semester program, you will develop skills in:

  • listening
  • speaking
  • reading
  • writing
  • vocabulary
  • grammar

Certified teachers use a wide range of interactive teaching resources both in-person in state-of-the-art classrooms and online. A unique feature of this program is that new immigrants and international students participate together in classes and student life activities.

Program Dates and Duration

We offer nine levels of EAP that progress from beginner to advanced. Each 16-week semester includes two levels.

You will begin your studies at the level determined by your placement test or an official and valid IELTS (Academic), TOEFL (iBT), or Duolingo exam score report at the time of admission or before classes begin.

Classes are held Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. By registering, students are expected to attend the schedule as it is assigned.

In the EAP program, students can also choose to enroll in a series of Selectives courses. These courses give students the opportunity to develop specific communication skills,  critical thinking abilities, digital skills and academic skills that will prepare them for further studies in a college environment. 

Choose Your Own EAP Pathway

At the start of Level 7 or Level 8, students may choose to*:

  • continue in the regular English for Academic Purposes program, or
  • pursue Level 7 or Level 8 English for Business Studies, or
  • pursue Level 7 or Level 8 English for Hospitality Studies

*Space is limited and students are not guaranteed their first choice of streams.

Note: Upon completion of Level 8, students interested in developing the higher language skills required for college or university degrees, postgraduate co-op programs or field education can pursue Level 9 studies. 

Academic Year: 2023–2024

Academic Year 2023–2024

Placement Test

Start Date

End Date

August 29, 2023

September 5, 2023 

October 27, 2023

 October 24, 2023

October 30, 2023

December 21, 2023

January 3, 2024

January 8, 2024

March 1, 2024

February 27, 2024 

March 4, 2024

April 26, 2024

April 30, 2024

May 6, 2024

June 28, 2024

June 25, 2024

July 2, 2024

August 23, 2024

CERTIFICATION

Students who successfully complete Level 8 or Level 9, with a minimum of two EAP levels completed at George Brown College, will earn an Ontario College Certificate.

Students who successfully complete Level 8 or Level 9, with just one EAP level completed at George Brown College, will earn a George Brown College Certificate.

Students who complete Level 8 are exempt from the English admissions test required for most post-secondary programs at George Brown College and many other Ontario colleges. Students who complete Level 9 are deemed to have met the English admission requirements for some George Brown College degree programs and graduate certificate programs with co-op or field education placements.

PLEASE NOTE: Mandatory admission testing, which includes English, is required for some programs. Check program requirements.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Educational Pathways

Completion of Level 8 – Meets the English language requirement for most certificate and diploma programs at George Brown College.

Completion of Level 9 – Will prepare you with the study, research and essay-writing skills required for diploma, postgraduate and degree-level programs.

PLEASE NOTE: Mandatory admission testing, which includes English, is required for some programs. Check program requirements. 

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