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English for Academic Purposes

Credential
Stand Alone Courses

Duration

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. 

Visit the "Tuition" tab to learn more about tuition fees and the "Courses" tab to find out about required courses.

See an overview of the full-time, post-secondary EAP Program (pdf) or contact us below for more information.

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Connect with us if you have questions about the EAP program, upcoming start dates, or want to begin the application process.

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EAP Placement Test

Each EAP student takes a placement test to determine their English level. Learn about the process here.

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EAP FAQ

Our most frequently-asked questions about the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) university studies at CapU.

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Intakes

Important dates

Applications open

Feb 6, 2024 – Jan 7, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Nov 12, 2024

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Dec 16, 2024

Important dates

Applications open

Jun 4, 2024 – May 6, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Mar 3, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Apr 29, 2025

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 2, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jun 23, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 25, 2025

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Most of the questions students have about the EAP program are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions area.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

In the education planner form:

  1. Create an account
  2. Create an application
  3. Select "Capilano University"
  4. Select term to start:  
    • Fall, Summer or Spring
  5. Select your applicant category:
    • new applicant (domestic)
    • returning student
    • current student (changing program)
  6. Select faculty: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development
  7. Select campus:
    • North Vancouver
    • Sunshine Coast
    • Ts̓zil Learning Centre
  8. Select attendance:
    • Full-time
    • Part-time
  9. Upload your supporting documents (optional)

If you need help, you can contact the EAP department at eap@capilanou.ca

Apply on EPBC
  • High-school transcripts (to show proof of graduation);
  • Post-secondary transcripts;
  • English proficiency test results (if you have them - if you don't have any, we can test you, visit the EAP Placement Test page for more information);
  • Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

All of these documents must be official, original documents translated into English.

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.

If you don't have documentation, contact the Admissions Department to see if there is anything else you can provide to them. 

Contact information: 

 

We will email you to let you know when you need to come to register for the course(s) or to register for the EAP Placement Test.

Tuition for EAP courses

Tuition is the amount students pay to register in a university course.

Tuition is not charged to:

  • Domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) for EAP levels 050 through 090.
  • Approved convention refugees for EAP levels 050 through 090.

Tuition and fees are charged to:

  • Domestic students will not pay tuition for EAP levels 050 through 090, but they will pay $500-$1,000 in fees for each EAP course.
  • International students at all EAP levels.
  • All EAP students (international and domestic) in EAP 100 and EAP 101.

Capilano University student fees

Student fees support services at Capilano University. Student fees are different from tuition. All EAP students at all EAP levels pay student fees. 

  • All students will pay for textbooks.

Find more information about the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG).

*Costs are in Canadian dollars and are estimates. Costs may change at any time.

Financial Aid & Awards

Most of the questions students have about the EAP program are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions area.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

In the education planner form:

  1. Create an account
  2. Create an application
  3. Select "Capilano University"
  4. Select term to start:  
    • Fall, Summer or Spring
  5. Select your applicant category:
    • new applicant (domestic)
    • returning student
    • current student (changing program)
  6. Select faculty: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development
  7. Select campus:
    • North Vancouver
    • Sunshine Coast
    • Ts̓zil Learning Centre
  8. Select attendance:
    • Full-time
    • Part-time
  9. Upload your supporting documents (optional)

If you need help, you can contact the EAP department at eap@capilanou.ca

Apply on EPBC
  • High-school transcripts (to show proof of graduation);
  • Post-secondary transcripts;
  • English proficiency test results (if you have them - if you don't have any, we can test you, visit the EAP Placement Test page for more information);
  • Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

All of these documents must be official, original documents translated into English.

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.

If you don't have documentation, contact the Admissions Department to see if there is anything else you can provide to them. 

Contact information: 

 

We will email you to let you know when you need to come to register for the course(s) or to register for the EAP Placement Test.

Tuition for EAP courses

Tuition is the amount students pay to register in a university course.

Tuition is not charged to:

  • Domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) for EAP levels 050 through 090.
  • Approved convention refugees for EAP levels 050 through 090.

Tuition and fees are charged to:

  • Domestic students will not pay tuition for EAP levels 050 through 090, but they will pay $500-$1,000 in fees for each EAP course.
  • International students at all EAP levels.
  • All EAP students (international and domestic) in EAP 100 and EAP 101.

Capilano University student fees

Student fees support services at Capilano University. Student fees are different from tuition. All EAP students at all EAP levels pay student fees. 

  • All students will pay for textbooks.

Find more information about the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG).

*Costs are in Canadian dollars and are estimates. Costs may change at any time.

Financial Aid & Awards

Fees

Tuition & Other Fees

Domestic students in EAP 050 - EAP 090 pay no tuition but are subject to other fees.

See Fees

Mandatory Fees

Every CapU student pays certain mandatory fees to study at the University.

Mandatory Fees

Incidental Fees

There are fees for certain services on CapU campuses. Find out more here.

Incidental Fees

Required Courses

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

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 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 above)

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.

How to Declare

For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.

Have a question?

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About this program

English for Academic Purposes (ESL)
604 984 4971
Birch Building, room BR344
eap@capilanou.ca

Monday — Friday, 8:30 a.m.—4 p.m.

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca