Program Highlights
If English is not your first language, you can improve your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in small, tuition-free English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses at Capilano University.
Whether you are an international student or new resident of Canada, taking EAP courses will help you build your English language skills quickly, learning from friendly, experienced instructors who will help you focus on getting up to speed for college or university classes.
In our extensive English as a second language (ESL) courses, you'll learn how to:
- research and write academic essays;
- read academic textbooks and peer-reviewed articles;
- understand academic lectures and take notes;
- deliver academic presentations based on research;
- improve your English skills for work or personal interest; and
- participate in experiential learning in the community.
After completing the English for Academic Purposes program, you’ll meet the full language requirements to enter any of our diploma or degree programs and continue excelling in your own language learning.
Tuition for Canadian citizens and permanent residents taking EAP 050, EAP 060, EAP 080 and EAP 090 is free at CapU; however, you will still be responsible for student life fees.
See an overview of the full-time, post-secondary EAP Program (pdf) or contact us below for more information.
Admission Requirements
Basic requirements
- The following is required: a valid English Language Assessment (ELA) test score of a minimum of 32 OR the EAP Placement Test.
- BC Secondary School graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent
Program Requirements
The number of hours you spend on English Language skill development depends on the course level you are taking:
- EAP Intermediate & Advanced courses are 20 hours per week;
- EAP + Academics are 12–16 hours per week to allow you to also take 100-level academic courses at the same time;
- Each EAP course takes 15 weeks during Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
Intermediate level
- EAP 050 - English for Academic Purposes Foundations 1
- EAP 060 - English for Academic Purposes Foundations 2
Advanced level
Intermediate and Advanced level students spend 20 hours in English classes every week on:
- grammar and writing (eight hours),
- reading and vocabulary (eight hours), and
- listening and speaking (four hours).
EAP + Academics
- EAP 090 - English for Academic Purposes 3
- EAP 100 - English for Academic Purposes 4A and EAP 101 - English for Academic Purposes 4B
EAP 090 students spend 16 hours in English classes every week on:
- grammar, writing and listening (eight hours), and
- reading, vocabulary and speaking (eight hours).
At this level, you may also register in one CapU course in either Business or Arts and Sciences in the Fall or Spring terms. (See EAP + Academics below.)
Note: You need a B average (73%) at the EAP 090 level before you can move on to EAP 100/101.
EAP 100 and EAP 101 are taken together. They are academic credit-bearing courses that count as breadth electives in both Arts and Science as well as Business programs at Capilano University.
Students spend 12 hours in English classes every week on:
- EAP 100: Grammar, writing and listening (eight hours).
- EAP 101: Grammar, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary (four hours).
If you take EAP 100 and EAP 101 in the Fall or Spring terms, you may also register in one or two CapU courses in either Business or Arts and Sciences. (See EAP + Academics below)
Note: You need a B+ average (77%) in EAP 100 and EAP 101 to move out of EAP and into full Capilano University academic programs.
EAP + Academics (Capilano University Academic Preparation)
At CapU, you can begin your university program at the same time as you take your EAP courses.
- EAP 090: You may also register in one CapU course in either Business or Arts and Sciences in the Fall or Spring terms.
- EAP 100 and 101: In the Fall or Spring terms you may also register in one or two CapU courses in either Business or Arts and Sciences.
- EAP 100 and EAP 101 are taken together. These are academic credit-bearing courses that may count as breadth electives in some Capilano University programs. Check with the EAP Department for more information.
Note: Students who complete the EAP 100 and 101 courses with a B+ (77%) or higher will meet the Capilano University requirements for academic programs. These students will not have to provide a language test score.