English for Academic Purposes

General Arts and Science
English for Academic Purposes (GAS-EAP)

Program Details and Intakes:
#478 (For international students)
#278 (For domestic students)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Mohawk is a series of 8 levels of 7-week courses designed to develop students’ language skills from pre-beginner to college level English. Each level is 18-24 hours in length. With six start dates, the EAP program accommodates students at different times throughout the year and is also for those who wish only a short-term period of academic language instruction. At the higher levels of EAP, students have the opportunity to earn two post-secondary credits toward their diploma program.

Domestic students: EAP program applicants are eligible for OSAP

Tuition Fees & Costs:
#478 (For international students)
#278 (For domestic students)
Please see our Fees & Costs page for more detail and payment methods 

Important: Entry for the GAS-EAP program closes after week 1.

Mohawk College reserves the right to limit, cancel, adjust or relocate classes/courses/programs of instruction if necessary. Classes will be cancelled if they do not meet the minimum enrolment levels before the start date. The college will make a diligent effort to contact you in advance if a class must be cancelled. However, the college cannot assume responsibility for any expenses (travel, etc...) incurred if you arrive for a class that has been cancelled or rescheduled.

What is your Level?

*This chart is for reference only.

EAP Level	IELTS International  English Language Training System	CEFR Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Level 8	Overall 5.5 (W/S Minimum Band Score: 6)	B2.1
Level 7	Overall 5.5 (W/S Minimum Band Score: 5.5)	B1.2
Level 6	Overall 5 (W/S Minimum Band Score: 5)	B1.1
Level 5	Overall 4 (W/S Minimum Band Score: 4.5)	A2.2
Level 4	Overall 3.5 (W/S Minimum Band Score: 3.5)	A2.1
Level 3	Overall 3 (W/S Minimum Band Score: 3)	A1.2
Level 2	Overall 2.5 (W/S Minimum Band Score: 2.5)	A1.1
Level 1	Overall 2.5	0

The above scores are required for entry into an EAP level *

 

Earn credit towards your post-secondary program

 

Why Study EAP at Mohawk

• Cross Cultural Awareness
• Integrate in academics, community and business

Skills you will Develop

• Learn how to take part in academic lectures and discussions
• Reading made easier! From blogs to academic texts and workplace material
• Succeed in oral communication in all environments – academic, community and workplace
• Public speaking and presentations
• Research and report writing
• Develop key note taking skills

Extra Curricular Activities

Excursions – Develop English skills while experiencing fun, local sporting, outdoor and community events.

College Clubs – Join peers in a range of regular group activities at Mohawk and advance your conversational English.

Volunteering in the community or at Mohawk College – Strengthen your English skills while helping others through community service or college volunteering opportunities.

Coffee Club

For a chance to practice your English in a fun, social environment, be sure to join us for Coffee Club, held every other Wednesday in International Square!

Check out the Coffee Club schedule

 

Highlights:

• You will join the appropriate level of Integrated English classes in GAS-EAP to increase your chances of success
• 8 levels of EAP from Beginner to Low Advanced mean you can reach your goal faster.
• Levels 7 and 8 include opportunities to earn 2 post-secondary credit courses from your major program of choice.
• Successful completion of Level 8 will waive the English Language Proficiency Requirements for selected Mohawk College career programs
• GAS-EAP levels are offered 6 times a year for international applicants: January, March, May, July, September, November.