English Language Training: EAP
This program prepares students for university studies in English and introduces them to the Canadian university environment.
What is the EAP Program?
The EAP program is a full-time program designed for students who wish to improve their English in preparation for university study. The EAP Program helps students improve their English language skills while also introducing them to the academic environment of the university and teaching them the academic skills needed for success later in their university careers.
Who should take the EAP Program?
- International students who have been accepted to undergraduate or graduate programs at UNB Saint John but who need to improve their English as a condition of their acceptance;
- International students who plan to apply for Bachelors or Masters programs but who need to improve their English skills first.
What are the English language test score requirements for UNB Saint John's Bachelor and Masters programs?
Students entering Bachelors programs at UNB Saint John must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (or an equivalent test-of-English score). Masters programs generally require a higher English test score for admittance. Students who successfully complete Saint John College's EAP Program are eligible to begin the ESL Support Program without needing to provide additional test-of-English scores, providing they have an acceptance to an bachelor's program at UNB Saint John.
How long is the EAP Program?
Most students in the EAP Progam complete their English language studies in eight (8) months. The EAP Program has six (6) levels; each level is eight (8) weeks long.
When does the EAP Program begin?
Students can enter the EAP Program in January, March, May, July, September, and November* of each year. Graduates of the EAP Program can begin their Bachelor degrees at UNB Saint John in January, May, and September of each year.
*Program start dates are subject to change without notice
How is a student's level of EAP study first decided?
All new Saint John College students write an English placement test when they first arrive. A student's score on the English placement test decides at which level of the EAP Program he/she will begin his/her studies. During their time in the EAP Program, many students often choose to take a standardized test-of-English proficiency such as CAEL or IELTS in order to complete their English studies at Saint John College more quickly.
What is the cost of the EAP Program?
Please refer to our Fees Page for detailed information about the cost of the EAP Program.
Does Saint John College provide accommodations and student services?
Residence accommodation is available to international students who study at Saint John College. For more information about living on-campus at UNB Saint John, please visit: UNB Saint John Residence and Conference Services
Saint John College also has a full-time Student Advisor to assist its students with academic, personal, social and/or cultural challenges they may face. SJC's Student Advisor is also fluent in Arabic.
How Do I Apply?
There are 2 ways to apply to the EAP Program:
- Apply to the University of New Brunswick Saint John if you plan to study in an undergraduate degree program;
- Apply to Saint John College directly by completing our online application.
