General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes

Program highlights

• Varies from four to 12 months, depending on language proficiency 
• Small class sizes  
• Conversation circles, field trips, and social gatherings
• Access to tutors, workshops, and academic success advisors  
• Pathway to college or university studies in Canada  

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent from home country. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level or with Workplace or Open courses will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission OR

• Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate, OR
• General Educational Development (GED) certificate, OR
• Mature student status (19 years or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing.

A language placement test is required. 

The chart below outlines the EAPP Level Placement according to common Language Test scores:

EAPP Level                     Oxford                Duolingo             IELTS             TOEFL iBT

Foundations                  0 – 20                    0 – 45                                           

Level A                          25 – 50                 50 – 75              4.0 – 4.5            32

Level B                           55 – 70                 80 – 105            5.0 – 5.5            35 – 46

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.

Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.

Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.

Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!