Georgian College

11 English for Academic Purposes Cultural immersion in a higher education environment The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at the Barrie Campus provides the necessary skills for students to succeed in postsecondary education, work and life in Canada. Georgian College's four-level program, accredited by Languages Canada, is available to international and domestic students alike. Each semester consists of 14 weeks of classroom instruction. The minimum period for study is seven weeks. Our courses are designed to improve speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar skills, and include computer-assisted language learning. Our multi-media classrooms and language lab, TESL-certified teachers, and college activities create an ideal environment for non-native speakers of English to practise and improve their English skills. Students in Level 4 can take a college credit course while studying in EAP 4. Students who pass EAP Level 4 gain direct entry into postsecondary programs. The benefits of studying English at Georgian College Georgian College offers an English program with fast and efficient progression that combines intensive studies, social and cultural activities. This provides international students with deep cultural and social integration. Other benefits include: n Specific start dates and groups do not rotate n 24 hours of classes per week n International groups n More than 25 different student nationalities n Reduced number of students per classroom n Highly qualified teachers – native English speakers n Library and multi-media lab n Social and cultural field trips n Speaking, reading and writing clubs with Canadian students n Full use of all college facilities: cafeteria, library, gymnasium, fitness centre and much more 95% of students on campus are English-speaking Canadians Georgian College offers an ideal environment for daily integration of international students. Outside the classroom, students benefit from a college atmosphere with varied activities happening all the time! Once outside the classroom, you are with native speaking Canadian students. ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES How Georgian College's EAP levels work Start dates: we offer six starting dates annually at the beginning of January, March, May, July, September and November. This chart uses estimated levels only. Your exact level is determined by your placement test on arrival. Proficiency Advanced Upper intermediate High intermediate Intermediate Low intermediate Pre intermediate Elementary Beginner 8.5-9.0 110-120 CPE CAE 5.5+ 65-79 625+ FCE 5.0 46-64 500-625 4.5 30-45 375-500 3.0-4.0 Up to 29 Up to 375 C2 PROFICIENT USER C1 B2 INDEPENDENT USER B1 A2 A1 4 3 2 1 English European Georgian IELTS TOEFL Cambridge TOEIC Language Levels Framework EAP Levels iBT TESOL BASIC USER

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