Accelerated English for Professionals^© (AEP)

AEP is a hybrid rapid and intensive language program for clients needing short term studies for business, travel, or career advancement. This accelerated model combines in-person studies in Fredericton, NB, and virtual face-to-face studies that may happen before or after the in-person component. This flexibility in approach is to meet the ever-changing demands on time faced by ELP’s clientele and gives the opportunity for a “study where you are” model to fit a busy schedule.

AEP may be taken as follows:

1. One week in-person (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Monday through Friday – with a lunch break)
   One week virtual (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Monday through Friday – pre or post in-person)
   
   
2. Two weeks in-person (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Monday through Friday – with a lunch break)
   One week virtual (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Monday through Friday – pre or post in-person)

Socio-cultural component – one evening per week. The two-week package includes one segment on the weekend.

All in-person and virtual sessions must be completed within six months of commencement.

Benefits

By taking this course, you will:

• Improve a wide range of communication skills needed to be effective in the global workplace
• Increase language/vocabulary associated with business networking demands
• Develop confidence and acquire skills to manage digital communication such as presentations and telephone/email correspondence
• Explore appropriate grammar complexities and sound production to improve comprehension
• Practice formal and informal conversation skills in a variety of professional and social settings

Dates

In-person:

• October 23 - 27, 2023
• October 30 - November 3
• November 27 - December 1
• December 4 - 8
• January 15 - 19, 2024
• January 22 - 26
• February 5 - 9
• February 12 - 16
• March 11 - 15
• March 18 - 22

Virtual:

• October 16 - 20, 2023
• November 13 - 17
• November 20 - 24
• January 8 - 12, 2024
• January 29 - February 2
• February 26 - March 1
• April 8 - 12

Costs

Tuition:

• One week in-person & one week virtual: $2,200
• Two weeks in-person & one week virtual: $3,700

Application fee (international applicants):

• $300*

*100% applied to course cost - $150 non-refundable

Prices are in effect May 1, 2023 until April 30, 2024. All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to increase without notice. 30 days written notice of cancellation prior to course commencement is required before a refund is considered.