Cambrian College

General Arts/Science - English for Academic Purposes

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Program Information

School:Cambrian College
Faculty:General Studies
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:General Studies
Description:Improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and partake in the world around you. With this flexible learning program, you’ll upgrade your English skills to a level required for academic studies. You’ll combine classroom activities with off-campus excursions and dive into the English language and Canadian culture.

The program varies from four to 10 months, depending on your language abilities. Your English skills are assessed at the intake, and you are placed at a level that is appropriate for your language proficiency. When you reach the final level, you can earn General Education course credits and apply to enter regular programs at Cambrian College, including Graduate Certificate programs provided you have the other Admission Requirements for the program.
URL:General Arts/Science - English for Academic Purposes at Cambrian College
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $11,787

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    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 of age 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.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on May 17, 2024