English for Academic Purposes
Program OverviewAdmission RequirementsTuition and Fees
Program StructurePotential Pathways Government Funding
Program Overview
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program will provide learners English language instruction for pursuing further academic study in Canadian post-secondary institutions. The focus will be on strengthening reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and developing research and academic study skills. Attention will also be given to a four-skills approach to language learning based in the grammatical, functional, textual, and strategic competency elements of academic English.
Admission Requirements
For admission into the EAP Program, applicants must possess the following minimum English Language Proficiency by course.
- IELTS 3.5-4
- TOEFL iBT 20-29
- Duolingo 50-59
- IELTS 4.0
- TOEFL iBT 30-39
- Duolingo 60-69
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 40-59
- Duolingo 70-79
Tuition and Fees
The following fee schedule may be subject to change without notice. Tuition and related fees are set on an annual basis. For more information, visit the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
| Full Time Domestic Tuition Fees | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1450.00 | $1450.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Health & Dental Fee | *$163.00 | *$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Student Association Fee | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Technology Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Fees Total | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Tuition and Fees Total | **$1921.00 | **$1921.00 |
| Full Time International Tuition Fees | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4350.00 | $4350.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee | $75.00 | $67.00 |
| Health & Dental Fee | *$163.00 | *$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Student Association Fee | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Technology Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Fees Total | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Tuition and Fees Total | **$4821.00 | **$4821.00 |
*Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage. Deadlines can be found at StudentCare website.
**Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.
Government Funding
The government of Alberta offers financial support to help with education and living costs through its Foundational Learning Assistance Program. Before you can apply for funding you must apply for admission to Keyano College and be accepted into your program.
- Once you've been accepted into your program, ask Keyano College to confirm your enrollment in the student management system.
- You will also need a verified My Alberta Digital ID account.
- Once Keyano College has confirmed your enrollment and you have set up your My Alberta Digital ID, the government will send you an email to invite you to apply for funding. The email will come from: foundational.learning.assistance@gov.ab.ca
- Once you get that email complete your application for funding. Be sure to submit your funding application up to 8 weeks before your program starts. Incorrect or incomplete applications will delay processing times.
The foundational learning and skills development contact centre can help you with your application and any questions about your application status. Call Toll-Free: 1-800-222-6485
Program Structure
|
COURSE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
|
Year 1 |
|
60 |
|
Term I |
|
20 |
|
EAP 100 |
English for Academic Purposes I |
20 |
|
Term II |
|
20 |
|
EAP 200 |
English for Academic Purposes II |
20 |
|
Term III |
|
20 |
|
EAP 300 |
English for Academic Purposes III |
20 |
Potential Pathways
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Keyano College reserves the right to modify the syllabus, curriculum, or schedule of any course/program, or to cancel a course/program entirely, at any time and for any reason. Such changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, regulatory requirements, or to ensure the highest quality of education.
Students will be notified of any significant changes as soon as possible. Keyano College is not responsible for any inconvenience or disruption caused by these changes. It is the responsibility of the students to stay informed about any updates or modifications to their courses.