University Study

English for Academic Purposes 

Direct Entry (no TOEFL required *)

 to

Dalhousie University,  NSCAD University

University of King's College  and Mount Saint Vincent University

* TOEFL required for Masters programs at Dalhousie

EAP Objectives:

Preparation for University Study:

                  Ø  Language Proficiency

                  Ø  Academic Study Skills

                  Ø  Critical Thinking

The course is designed to prepare students for the independent study required of all university students. ECSL’s EAP courses are taught by qualified and experienced teachers dedicated to providing the highest standard of instruction for university-bound students.

EAP Program

The EAP program has three levels on the path to full-time university study. Applicants who meet the university's academic requirements but do not yet meet the language requirements will be placed in one of ECSL's 5 levels.  ECSL's EAP program begins in Level 300.  The student's level placement will be based on ECSL's assessment test or a recent international test score.  Students in EAP 500 may take part-time university study while completing EAP 500.  Students who successfully complete EAP 500 and their university course/s are accepted as full-time university students.

• Level 300 - 3 months of full-time study at East Coast School of Languages
• Level 400 - 3 months of full-time study at East Coast School of Languages
• Level 500 - Start university study!  Take 1 or 2 courses at one of our partner universities while completing 3 months of EAP 500
• Level 500 completion - Full time study at Dalhousie University, NSCAD University, University of King's College or Mount Saint Vincent Unversity

Dates for EAP Program

• January 7 - March 28, 2008
• April 7 - June 27, 2008
• June 30 - August 29, 2008 
• September 22 - December 19, 2008 (13 weeks)

How to apply

If you are interested in our English for Academic Purposes program, fill in our on-line application form

If you are looking for additional university information, please visit MSVU, Dalhousie and NSCAD web sites and contact the International Student Admissions Representative.