George Brown’s General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program offers 9 levels of full-time English instruction. Each level is 8 weeks long. Upon registration, students take a Level Placement Test to see which level they should start in. Students then progress through the levels, adding to their reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills.
Important Notice about EAP Program Schedule
The EAP program runs from 9 am to 1 pm daily with most classes offered either in-person or online.
Please note: If your specific EAP level is offered in only one delivery mode with no option to choose between in-person or online, you will automatically be placed into the mode available.
Here are just a few examples of what students can do after these milestone levels:
Level 3 (Upper Beginner)
- Identify main points and supporting details from readings and listenings.
- Write a narrative paragraph on familiar subjects such as family, background, and personal experiences.
- Converse in everyday language about familiar information for 5-7 minutes.
- Use correct grammar structures in variety of speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks.
Level 6 (Upper Intermediate)
- Give oral reports.
- Take and organize notes.
- Summarize and paraphrase.
- Categorize, interpret and explain complex diagrams.
- Debate… and so much more!
Level 8 (Upper advanced)
- Examine authentic college-level reading and listening materials critically.
- Write well-structured and coherent texts based on research.
- Engage in classroom discussions by using well-supported opinions/claims.
- Give structured and coherent presentations based on research.
- Use APA Style (7th Edition) Guidelines.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program Highlights
- You’ll have access to all College facilities, including free internet and computer use, cafeteria, gymnasium and exercise rooms, and Student Centre Services.
- Staff are available to assist students and can provide service in several languages.
- Our on-campus resources include an ESL Resource Centre and a Multimedia Computer Lab for computer-assisted language learning as well as access to videos, tapes, books and periodicals.
- Outside of regular classroom instruction, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program students can participate in informal discussion in our Conversation Group guided by experienced language tutors, take skill-specific workshops, attend workshops on language and culture, and enjoy many social events with classmates.
- An on-site advisor is available to provide assistance in choosing post-secondary program options.
- All professors are experienced professionals, trained in the most up to date ESL teaching methods.
Level 7 and 8 students may choose the Post-secondary studies, Business, Hospitality or Early Childhood Education stream in preparation for their future studies*.
*Space is limited in each option.
