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

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.

PLEASE NOTE: EAP levels delivered September 2022 through August 2023 will be offered both online and in-person. Select your delivery preference after accepting your program offer. Preference is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.

George Brown College’s  English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a post-secondary program that helps you learn English. Students come from around the world to learn in our supportive environment. You will gain skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, vocabulary and grammar. Certified teachers use a wide range of interactive teaching resources in state-of-the-art classrooms and in the online environment. A unique feature of this program is that new immigrants and international students participate together in classes and student life activities.

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

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

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

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. 

Note: After completion of Level 8, there is also a Level 9 course to develop the higher language skills required for degree and postgraduate co-op programs or field education at college or university.

Program Dates and Duration

There are nine levels from beginner to advanced. Each 16-week semester includes two levels. You will begin 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 5 p.m. Students may be scheduled into a morning class (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or an afternoon class (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), but not both. By registering, students are expected to attend the schedule they are assigned.

Academic Year: 2022–2023

CERTIFICATION

An Ontario College Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of Level 8 or Level 9, with at least two EAP levels completed at George Brown College.

A George Brown College Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of Level 8 or Level 9, if only one EAP level is completed at George Brown College.

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.