Certificate in General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (EAPC)
Georgian College
Key Information
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Campus location
Barrie, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 5,997 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Mar 2024
* *international fall semester fee / international winter and summer semester fee: $5,352 | domestic fall semester fee: $2,473 / domestic winter and summer semester fee: $2,140
Introduction
Improve your English language skills to advance your education
Learn the English language while developing essential skills for your success.
This program helps you learn or improve your English and prepares you for post-secondary study and future employment. You develop English proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary, while also focusing on essential skills for success and communication in various academic and professional contexts. Language learning is facilitated through interactive activities, discussions, the use of multimedia materials, in-class instruction, and experiential learning outside the classroom, as well as an exploration of personal, abstract, and global topics.
Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 of General English as a Second Language (ESLG) are also available.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Awards, scholarships, and bursaries
Postsecondary education is an investment in your future. We know many students find it tough to make ends meet, which is why we offer so many options to help you pay your way to graduation.
Georgian offers awards, scholarships, and bursaries to students of all walks of life — domestic, international, and Indigenous, full-time and part-time, first years, upcoming graduates, and everyone in between. You can afford this!
Curriculum
Semester 1
Program Courses
- EAPC 1501 Writing and Grammar 5
- EAPC 1502 Speaking and Listening 5
- EAPC 1503 Reading and Vocabulary 5
- EAPC 1601 Writing and Grammar 6
- EAPC 1602 Speaking and Listening 6
- EAPC 1603 Reading and Vocabulary 6
Program Option Courses
Select two 21-hour courses from the available list during registration. A -one-hour general education course may also be considered. Contact the Program Coordinator for further details.
Semester 2
Program Courses
- EAPC 1701 Writing and Grammar 7
- EAPC 1702 Speaking and Listening 7
- EAPC 1703 Reading and Vocabulary 7
- EAPC 1801 Writing and Grammar 8
- EAPC 1802 Speaking and Listening 8
- EAPC 1803 Reading and Vocabulary 8
Program Option Courses
Select two 21-hour courses from the available list during registration. A -one-hour general education course may also be considered. Contact the Program Coordinator for further details.
Program Option Courses
Available to Streams 1 and 2.
A General Education course may also be available to Stream 2, contact the Program Co-ordinator for details.
- EAPC 1000 Discovering Business English
- EAPC 1001 Business Applications
- EAPC 1002 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- EAPC 1003 English for Research
- EAPC 1004 English Literature Studies
- EAPC 1005 Pronunciation
- EAPC 1006 English and Digital Media
- EAPC 1007 Current Affairs and Critical Thinking
- EAPC 1008 English for Health Sciences
- EAPC 1009 English Through Drama
- EAPC 1010 Essential Employment Skills
- EAPC 1011 Mindfulness Ambassador
- EAPC 1012 Academic Listening and Note-Taking
- EAPC 1013 Pronunciation 2
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes certificate gives you many career opportunities
While most students choose English for Academic Purposes (EAP) as a pathway to further studies, some graduates of the program may find employment in occupations requiring English language proficiency. Graduates may transfer their acquired English language skills to career advancement and opportunities in other countries.