Academic English for Undergraduate Admission
This program is for you if…
you are looking to meet the English language requirements for undergraduate admission at the University of Alberta.
When you successfully complete the courses in our English for Academic Purposes program – EAP 135, 136, and INT D 137 – you will be able to synthesize and analyze information from a variety of sources, including academic journals and lectures, as well as material from more popular sources.
Acquire the language skills and understanding of the North American academic system necessary to continue your studies with confidence.
Completion of EAP 136 and INT D 137 fulfills the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for undergraduate admission at the U of A.
The Bridging Program (BP) is a program for excellent students who meet all of UAlberta's academic criteria but need to improve their English skills in order to enter a degree program.
Develop the skills to present your ideas, both written and verbally, in accordance with first year university standards.
Meet the proficiency requirement for undergraduate admission at the University of Alberta.
Gain access to our Student Engagement Centre: a unique place for students to make friends, take part in extra language activities and engage with the community in Edmonton.
Our instructors use an active, student-centred communicative approach to help students improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
meet the University of Alberta proficiency standard in as little as 8 months
pay as-you-go
EAP 135
start here if you have one of the following:
- English Foundations III
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ORIELTS Academic score of 5.0+, with band score of 4.5+
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ORTOEFL iBT score of 40+, with 12+ on each band
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ORDuolingo English Test score of 80+, with band score of 65+
EAP 136
start here if you have one of the following:
- EAP 135
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ORIELTS Academic score of 5.5+, with band score of 5.0+
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ORTOEFL iBT score of 53+, with 14+ on each band
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ORDuolingo English Test score of 95+, with band score of 80+
INT D 137
prerequisite:
- Completion of EAP 136
- OR admission to an undergraduate program or Open Studies or the International Visiting Student Program (IVSP) at the U of A
Course Level |
Program |
Duration |
Tuition Fees
|
|---|---|---|---|
| EAP 135 | Continuing Education or Undergraduate | 7 weeks | Continuing Education: $3,315.00* Undergraduate**: $3,396.84 |
| EAP 136 | Continuing Education or Undergraduate | 13 weeks | Continuing Education: $6,595.00* Undergraduate**: $6,793.68 |
| INT D 137 | Continuing Education or Undergraduate | 13 weeks |
Continuing Education: $3,415.00* Undergraduate**: $3,396.84*** |
** Undergraduate tuition is based on the Fall 2024/Winter 2025 program rates. Rates may vary by program.
*** Tuition for INT D 137 is included as part of the tuition guarantee for the student's degree program. Additional fees only apply for programs where INT D 137 is not eligible for credit.
Course |
Course Dates |
|---|---|
| EAP 135 | March 3 - April 23, 2025 July 7 - August 25, 2025 October 31 - December 19, 2025 March 2 - April 21, 2026 July 6 - August 24, 2026 |
| EAP 136 | May 5 - August 8, 2025 September 2 - December 8, 2025 January 5 - April 10, 2026 May 4 - August 6, 2026 |
| INT D 137 | May 5 - August 8, 2025 September 2 - December 8, 2025 January 5 - April 10, 2026 May 4 - August 6, 2026 |
Course Overviews
Focuses on the development of language fluency and accuracy and on building the necessary vocabulary for further studies. Listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills are emphasized by engaging students in a variety of academic activities.
This course, which precedes EAP 136, will enable students to lay the foundations for successful academic writing. Students will be introduced to language learning strategies and will develop study skills that are crucial to their success in an English-language University.
This course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on general and specialized English language development and grammar. The course will stress the need for clear and accurate use of language with the goal of building confidence and fluency in an academic setting.
Academic and Intercultural Communications is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research intensive Canadian university.
Program policies
Student Expectations
Please familiarize yourself with expectation around technology, classroom environment, academic honesty, and more: Student expectations info sheet.
Arrival and Registration
Students who arrive a week after the first day of class may not be permitted to join class.
Change of Registration
The English Language School will only transfer registration to the next term if there is a legitimate reason (medical, personal emergency, study permit problems and so on).
Transfer requests must be submitted at least 5 days before courses begin ($75 transfer fee). Visit the ELS (ED 4-107) or email elsinfo@ualberta.ca to request a course transfer.
Grade
Withdrawing from a course prior to the withdrawal deadlines listed below will result in a grade of ‘WP’ appearing on the student’s U of A transcript. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal. Students who do not formally withdraw will be assigned a grade based on coursework completed.
Withdrawals
In order to withdraw from class, you need to complete a withdrawal form at the English Language School. If you withdraw before the first day of class, you will receive a refund minus $500 (withdrawal fee). If you withdraw on or after the first day of class, you will not receive a refund.
Effective Fall 2025:
In order to withdraw from class, you need to complete a withdrawal form at the English Language School. If you withdraw 5 days prior to the first day of class, you will receive a refund minus $75 (withdrawal fee).
Withdrawal Deadlines
Bridging Program (BP) and International Visiting Student Program (IVSP) Students:
Refer to the Registration Dates and Deadlines as indicated by the Office of the Registrar.
Program term |
Withdrawal deadline* |
| January - February | February 18, 2025 |
| March - April | April 17, 2025 |
| May - June | June 17, 2025 |
| July - August | August 19, 2025 |
| September - October | October 16, 2025 |
| November - December | December 12, 2025 |
*No withdrawal requests will be accepted after the withdrawal deadline. Please see refund policy above.
13-week courses: (EAP 136 & INT D 137)
Program term |
Withdrawal deadline * |
| Winter term | April 3, 2025 |
| Spring/Summer term | August 1, 2025 |
| Fall term | December 2, 2025 |
*No withdrawal requests will be accepted after the withdrawal deadline. Please see refund policy above.
Authorized Leave
International Students attending the University of Alberta English Language School and holding full-time student visas are permitted to request a short “leave” from their program of study. Students may request medical leave, maternity leave, or personal leave to return temporarily to their home country.
Authorized leave from ELS should normally be scheduled after completing a regular term of study. In order to properly notified Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and to ensure continuity of student visas, it is important to note the following:
- For a planned authorized leave (returning home for vacation), students must submit an "Authorized Leave Form" to ELS administration at least 2 weeks before their planned departure date.
- Unplanned emergency leave requests (returning home for urgent medical procedure) should be accompanied by supporting documentation and will be expedited.