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美女做爱鈥檚 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program is a full-time program that will help you improve your English for university study. It is designed for students who want to study at the undergraduate or graduate level.

With support from experienced teachers, you will build the English skills you need to succeed in an English-speaking university.

The EAP program will help you:

  • Improve your English to meet university entrance requirements.
  • Learn academic English, research skills, and study skills for success at 美女做爱.
  • Understand Canadian university culture and learn what is expected of students in Canada.
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Study permit information
Contact us at els@dal.ca

Levels of study

We offer four different levels of EAP study. Our levels of study are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). When you apply to the EAP program, you鈥檒l submit test scores, and may also be required to write a placement test to determine what program is right for you.

EAP Foundations 1

Pre-intermediate course level

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This pre-intermediate-level course is designed for students at the .听

This course offers you the opportunity to:

  • Strengthen your ability to understand and express yourself clearly in both formal and informal university settings, and to comprehend short texts across a range of styles and disciplines;
  • Expand your general and specialized vocabulary, and write clear, accurate sentences and paragraphs;
  • Develop your English language proficiency while exploring the topics, practices, and behaviours associated with academic success at university.

NOTE: We also offer a Summer Special version of this course. For more information on this option, check out the program schedule.

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EAP Foundations 2

Intermediate course level

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EAP Foundations 2 is an intermediate-level course at the听听with a focus on building a solid foundation in English for academic purposes.

EAP Foundations 2 focuses on strengthening your English for academic success.

In this course, you will:

  • Apply your English skills to academic tasks while deepening your understanding of how to use the language in a university context;
  • Learn about the research process and write clear, well-structured essays and other academic texts;
  • Develop strategies for reading and listening comprehension, and build confidence in speaking about your field of study and other topics;
  • Explore the topics, practices, and habits that support academic achievement at university

NOTE:听We also offer a Summer Special version of this course. For more information on this option, check out the听program schedule.

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EAP Level 1

Upper-intermediate course level

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EAP Level 1 is an upper-intermediate course at the of CEFR.

This course focuses on key spoken and written academic genres and gives you opportunities to:

  • Develop a range of listening skills and strategies;
  • Participate in a variety of academic speaking situations;
  • Strengthen your academic reading skills;
  • Improve your writing across a range of academic genres

The course also includes instruction in research and library skills, as well as academic behaviours such as time management, effective study strategies for independent learning, and understanding academic integrity.

NOTE:听We also offer a Summer Special version of this course. For more information on this option, check out the听program schedule.

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EAP Level 2

Preparing students for English language study at the undergraduate or graduate level

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EAP Level 2 is a听听course that prepares students for undergraduate or graduate-level study in English.

You will be automatically placed in this level if you have:

  • An IELTS of 6.0, or

  • TOEFL iBT of 60, or听

  • Pearson Academic score of 51, or听

  • CAEL CE 50

  • Applied to Graduate Studies at 美女做爱 and received 80% or above on the ECLC UAP 500

If you don鈥檛 have these scores, you will be required to take the EAP placement test.

Visit the University Bridging Program page for full details.

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  • Develop the ability to read effectively and comprehend high-level academic texts;
  • Acquire a rich academic vocabulary;
  • Apply listening and note-taking strategies to lectures on a variety of academic topics.听

Your writing and research skills will be honed by:听

  • Producing texts in several important written academic genres;
  • Participating in presentations, discussions and debates听听

You will have the opportunity to delve into the vocabulary and genres associated with your discipline of study. Academic integrity, along with other academic behaviours, such as time-management, autonomous learning, and collaboration, are also taught and practiced.听

Some EAP 2 students may be eligible to take an undergraduate credit course as they complete their EAP studies.听

To participate in the Bridging Program, you must:听

  • Be conditionally accepted to participating programs at 美女做爱;
  • Enroll as a special student at 美女做爱;
  • Choose a credit course that takes place outside of EAP 2 class hours.听听

For more information or to enroll in the EAP Level 2 Bridging Program option, please contact us at听els@dal.ca听and/or indicate this option when registering for EAP 2.听

EAP 2 Academic Connections

Are you aiming to start your degree program in September, but do not have a high enough English level? This program will let you start your 美女做爱 degree program in September.

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Even if your English language score isn鈥檛 high enough yet, the EAP 2 Academic Connections option lets you begin your degree this fall. You鈥檒l improve your academic English and take courses from your program at the same time.

If your IELTS score is 6.0 or higher

You can start your degree in September.

Pathway Timeline:

  • July鈥揂ugust: Take EAP Level 2

  • September鈥揇ecember: Complete EAP Level 2 and take up to four undergraduate courses

If your IELTS score is below 6.0

You鈥檒l begin your pathway earlier to build your academic English skills before starting your degree.

Pathway Timeline:

  • January: Start EAP Foundations 2

  • April: Take EAP Level 1

  • July鈥揂ugust: Take EAP Level 2

  • September鈥揇ecember: Complete EAP Level 2 and take up to four undergraduate courses

Please contact听els@dal.ca听with any questions or if there is any change to your registration in the EAP Program.

Application process

Step 1: Visit the EAP application site

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Step 2: Set up your student profile

Review the instructions on the site. You will be prompted to create an ELS student account and complete your profile. Once you've created your profile, you can return to the site to complete your application.

Step 3: Complete the application

Complete the EAP application and pay the $200 application fee (non-refundable).

Step 4: Submit your supporting documents

Submit your supporting documents.

Find out what happens after you apply

After you apply

Step 1: Application review

Once your application is complete and submitted, it will be reviewed within 10 business days. A member of the ELS team will email you if we need more information.

Step 2: Find out if you need to take a placement test

  • If the ELS team can confirm your placement based on your submitted proof of English language proficiency, there is nothing more you need to do.听
  • If we can鈥檛 confirm your placement and need you to take the EAP Placement Test, we will arrange a test as soon as possible. The EAP test results determine the most appropriate level for you to begin in the EAP Program.听

The online test is approximately 2 hours long with a follow-up interview.

Your test scores and writing will be reviewed by an instructor and you will be placed into one of the 4 levels in the EAP Program. No moving of levels is permitted.

Once a student has been placed in a level in the EAP Program and the course has begun, they cannot use an IELTS or TOEFL test score to skip a level. The only way a student could use a test score in this way would be to present an IELTS 6.5 (for an undergraduate program) or IELTS 7.0 (for most of the graduate programs) and therefore gain full acceptance into their degree program and no longer have to finish the EAP Program if they choose to do so.

For any questions, please contact听els@dal.ca.

Step 3: Receive your letter of offer

After confirming your placement, we will issue听 your letter of offer, specifying your EAP level and the next steps.

Step 4: Secure your spot

You need to pay the full tuition and complete the consent form in the letter of offer. After you complete these steps, we will issue you the letter of acceptance, letter for visa purposes and provincial attestation letter (PAL) within 10 business days

Program details

Students residing in Canada with a valid visa/study permit must attend class in person.

Classes are offered in a dual delivery format, which means you can choose to:

  • Attend in person at 美女做爱 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or
  • Join online using Microsoft Teams.

  • Each level runs for 12 weeks (or 288 hours) from Monday to Thursday and each level is offered four times per year.
  • Each day, there are 4 hours of live (online) classes. You will also study on your own for 2 more hours. Teachers are available at set times to help you if you have questions.听

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Your course will take place on 美女做爱鈥檚 online learning platform: Brightspace.

On Brightspace you can:

  • Receive course materials (documents and links)
  • Watch videos, listen to lectures, and read articles
  • Submit your assignments (documents and videos)
  • Complete online exercises, quizzes, and exams
  • Check your grades and track your attendance
  • Join discussion boards to share your ideas

You鈥檒l use two digital textbooks:

  • One for reading and writing

  • One for listening and speaking

These digital textbooks include authentic texts as well as online exercises, activities, and multimedia content to support academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice.

Course materials are included in the fee.

Upcoming course dates and fees

Winter 2026

All levels

January 5 - April 2, 2026

$5,460 (CAD)

Spring 2026

All levels

April 6 - June 25, 2026

$5,460 (CAD)

Summer 2026

EAP 2 Only

June 1 to August 20, 2026

$5,460 (CAD)

Summer 2026

EAP Summer Special (All levels except EAP Level 2)

July 6 - August 27, 2026

$3,675 (CAD)

Summer 2026

EAP 2 Academic Connections

July 6 - December 3,2026

$5,460 (CAD)

Fall 2026

All levels

September 8 - December 3, 2026

$5,460 (CAD)

Visit our听policies page听for important information on registration, withdrawals, and payments.

Contact the English Language Studies Department

Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development

Mona Campbell Building, Suite 2201
1459 LeMarchant Street
PO Box 15000
Halifax, NS
B3H 4R2

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What students are saying

Develop the skills to succeed

鈥淚 strongly advise future students to study in the EAP program. They can improve and develop important and helpful skills that are necessary for their university life.鈥澨

-Hamad JFA Almutairi, Health Promotion

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Boost your confidence

鈥淚 would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge in English. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and approachable鈥攖hey are always ready to help with any queries. The community aspect is also fantastic; engaging with peers and participating in discussions enriched my learning experience. Overall, this course has significantly boosted my confidence and expertise.鈥澨

-Estabraq N. Alotaibi

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Questions? Connect with our team

Student Services Team

We can be reached by telephone or email from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (AST).