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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

  • ID:HC10001
  • Level:Foreign Language
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100
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20
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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English requirements

  • The following table shows entry score requirements for each EAP level. Students are placed in an EAP level according to the lowest individual skill score on the test. For example, a student with an IELTS 5.5 in Speaking and Listening, a 5.0 in Reading, and a 4.5 in Writing, will be placed in EAP Level 6. 

  • EAP Level, CEFR Stage, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Weeks of Study

  • Level 1, n/a, 2.0, 32 (no score below 8), 8

  • Level 2, A1–1 to A1–2, 2.5, 36 (no score below 9), 8

  • Level 3, A1–2 to A2–1, 3.0, 40 (no score below 10), 8

  • Level 4, A2–1 to A2–2, 3.5, 44 (no score below 11), 8

  • Level 5, A2–2 to B1–1, 4.0, 52 (no score below 13), 8

  • Level 6, B1–1 to B1–2, 4.5, 56 (no score below 14), 8

  • Level 7, B1–2 to B2–1, 5.0, 64 (no score below 16), 8

  • Level 8, B2–1 to B2–2, 5.5, 72 (no score below 18), 8

  • Completion of EAP Level 8 with a 60% gpa is equivalent to:NOTE: The test score is only valid if it was taken no more than one year before arrival to Humber.

  • IELTS score of at least 6.0 

  • TOELF score of at least 80 (iBT), 555 (PBT) 

  • Completion of EAP Level 8 with: 

    • 60% GPA meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Diploma Programs 

    • 75% GPA meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Degree Programs

    • 80% GPA meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Post-Graduate Programs

Course Information

Humber’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) certificate program is an intensive, full-time academic pathway program. The program integrates reading, writing, listening and speaking skills with an academic focus. You will also benefit from study skills and individual tutoring support. The curriculum is geared toward non-native speakers of English who want to improve their writing, communication and critical thinking skills for entry into college diploma, degree, and graduate certificate programs or for further professional development.

It consists of:

- 18 hours per week of in-class instruction

- additional hours every week completing individual and collaborative e-learning projects and tasks under the guidance of a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certified lab co-ordinator.

Our faculty are dedicated professionals who have been teaching, publishing and working in the English as a Second Language ESL/EAP field for many years. They all hold graduate credentials including solid training in ESL/EAP teaching.

Improving your language skills in the EAP program has the additional benefit of allowing you to become familiar with Humber faculty, staff, administration and campus life. The Humber community guides your transition into your future academic study at Humber.

Our advisory committee provides regular review of and input into our curriculum, ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of industry developments.

Level 6, 7, and 8 students have the option to finish their studies at the North or Lakeshore Campus.

Completion of EAP level 8 meets the language proficiency requirments for admission to most Humber programs. For students completing level 8 with no failed courses and with the appropriate grades (see below), no further IELTS or TOEFL testing is required

EAP Pathways

  • Level 8 completion with 60% GPA - Humber diploma programs

  • Level 8 completion with 75% GPA - Humber degree programs

  • Level 8 completion with 80% GPA - humber postgraduate programs

International students enrolled in EAP may receive conditional offers of admission to most Humber programs.

Humber recognize completed and passed EAP levels as well as your graduation GPA from EAP Level 8 for a maximum of two (2) years after completion of the course/program. If you reapply after this time you need to retake the EAP placement test.

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Semester 1

  • EAPA 101: Communication and Academic Strategies 1

  • EAPC 101: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 1

  • EAPI 101: Integrated Language Skills 1

 Semester 2

  • EAPA 102: Communication and Academic Strategies 2

  • EAPC 102: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 2

  • EAPI 102: Integrated Language Skills 2

 Semester 3

  • EAPA 103: Communication and Academic Strategies 3

  • EAPC 103: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 3

  • EAPI 103: Integrated Language Skills 3

 Semester 4

  • EAPA 104: Communication and Academic Strategies 4

  • EAPC 104: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 4

  • EAPI 104: Integrated Language Skills 4

 Semester 5

  • EAPA 105: Communication and Academic Strategies 5

  • EAPC 105: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 5

  • EAPI 105: Integrated Language Skills 5

 Semester 6

  • EAPA 106: Communication and Academic Strategies 6

  • EAPC 106: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 6

  • EAPI 106: Integrated Language Skills 6

 Semester 7

  • EAPC 107: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 7

  • EAPI 107: Integrated Language Skills 7

  • EAPR 107: Reading and Research

 Semester 8

  • EAPC 108: Computer-Assisted Language Learning 8

  • EAPI 108: Integrated Language Skills 8

  • SOCE 006: Canadian Society and Culture

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