GAS-English for Academic Purposes (Domestic & International) - 478
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Program Highlights
- September, January, and May start dates
- Credits toward your future college program in classes with Canadian students and teachers:
- General Education course
- Optional field-specific undergraduate course
- OSAP available for domestic students
- Consistent daily schedule (9am-3pm) that supports families and extra-curricular activities.
- International and domestic students from a variety of countries study together, and all professors are TESL certified.
- Part-time study is possible! Contact EAP [at] mohawkcollege.ca (EAP[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) for more information.
Learn about the EAP program
Program Length
3 semesters or less, based on language skills placement
Semester: 14 weeks
Hours:
- 22 hours per week (Semesters 1 and 2)
- 21 to 24 hours per week (Semester 3)
Interactive Learning Opportunities:
- Apply English skills in interactive EAP workshops and extracurricular activities at the College and in the community.
- Learn to navigate Canadian college classes, campus life, services, and technology.
- Develop cross-cultural awareness and interdisciplinary knowledge at local cultural, technological, environmental, or sporting events.
- Build teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through group projects, volunteering, or helping others.
- Join a college club at Mohawk to share your interests and advance your conversational skills with students from across the college.
- Conversation Club at the Learning Support Centre
- Coffee Club with international students from many college programs
- Mohawk College special interest clubs (badminton, culture, computers, dance…)
Many of these activities, such as volunteering, club participation, or community service, qualify for your Co-Curricular Record at Mohawk College.
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Admission
Admission
Students are placed into an EAP Semester (level) by language skill level using standard English language test scores.
- To avoid delays or disappointment, we strongly encourage students to obtain their EAP placement level early in the decision-making and application process and before arrival in Canada. This will provide a clear timeline to EAP graduation and your next program. Only EAP Department Faculty or Staff can communicate an accurate placement to you. Contact eap@mohawkcollege.ca to learn about testing, to submit official test results, and to receive a placement in the correct level.
- Students can take a placement test at Mohawk College, or they can provide official test scores.
- Scores must not be more than one year old.
- Students may submit no more than two (2) approved English assessments per semester for placement in EAP. The same type of assessment may be submitted only one time.
- If a student’s skill scores are very widely distributed or do not include a speaking score, an EAP professor will interview the student to refine placement.
- We reserve the right to re-test any student whose in-person skills differ significantly from reported test scores.
- We accept the following tests:
- IELTS Academic (not a practice test)
- iTEP Snapshot or Academic
- TOEFL iBT
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test) or CLB Certificate from a Ministry-approved language school
- We accept Duolingo; however, students must share their full results (not just their certificate) with Mohawk College and must have an interview with EAP faculty to determine placement.
- To support their success, students will usually be placed in an EAP semester according to lowest individual skill score, not overall score, using the chart below.
- Placement is valid for the current (upcoming) semester and the subsequent semester. For example, if you are placed in Semester 2 to start the Winter semester, your placement remains valid in the Spring/Summer semester. You do not need to be placed again.
| Meets Language Requirement for | IELTS ENTRY | iTEP ENTRY | CLB ENTRY | TOEFL iBT ENTRY | DET ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate or Advanced Diploma Entry | IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0 | 3.9 | CLB 8 no CLB below 8 | 83 or 88 (program dependent) | 115+ no individual score below 105 |
| Diploma Program Entry | IELTS 6 no band below 5.5 or 6 (program dependent) | 3.7 | CLB 7 no CLB below 7 | 80 | 105+ no individual score lower than 100 |
| EAP Semester 3 CEFR B2 | IELTS 5.5 no band below 5.5 | 3.4 no score below 3.4 | Overall CLB 6 no CLB below 6 | 46 – 79 | 85-100 no score below 85 |
| EAP Semester 2 CEFR B1+ | Overall IELTS 4.5 no band below 4.5 | 2.9 no score below 2.9 | Overall CLB 5 no CLB below 5 | 32 - 45 | 70-80 no score below 70 |
| EAP Semester 1 CEFR B1 | Overall IELTS 3.5 no band below 3.5 | 2.4 no score below 2.4 | Overall CLB 4 no CLB below 4 | TOEFL iBT does not differentiate between scores at 31 or less and cannot be used to differentiate between Pre-EAP and EAP 1. | 55-65 no score below 55 |
| Pre-EAP Foundations | IELTS 2.5 no band below 2.5 | 1.9 no score below 1.9 | Overall CLB 3 no CLB below 3 | 35-50 no score below 35 |
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*The Pre-EAP Foundations course is available to students who do not meet language requirements for the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program. Please contact Pre-EAP@mohawkcollege.ca or visit Pre-EAP Foundations for more information.
Note: All Mohawk College Diploma or Advanced Diploma programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent for entry. We strongly recommend that EAP students have a secondary school diploma or 10 years of formal education to enter EAP. This will allow them to meet (or more easily acquire) academic requirements for their next program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $832.02 | $699.14 | $699.14 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,015.52 | $1,015.52 | $1,015.52 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $1,847.54 | $1,714.66 | $1,714.66 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $5,276.86 | ||
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
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2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $6,059.32 | $5,926.44 | $5,926.44 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $75.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Total International Per Semester | $6,134.32 | $5,926.44 | $5,926.44 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $17,987.20 | ||
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
- OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.
- One-on-One Money Counselling
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
- Events and Workshops
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
Semester 1
22 hours per week
COMM 10389 - EAP Integrated Skills 1 (22 hours per week)
Develop low-intermediate (CEFR B1.1) English language skills. Apply vocabulary, reading comprehension and fluency skills in mostly adapted texts and course communication. Write and edit sentences and paragraphs for routine life and academic communication. Apply listening skills to identify main and supporting points, record information, and participate in academic discussions. Apply speaking skills, including transitions, non-verbal communication strategies, and visual support in academic discussions and presentations.
Semester 2
22 hours per week
COMM 10390 - EAP Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 2 (8 hours per week)
Develop oral/aural communication skills for general and academic topics at an intermediate (CEFR B1.2) level. Apply listening strategies to identify and respond to ideas and relationships between ideas in mostly adapted listening texts and some authentic materials. Apply grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and speaking strategies to express clear ideas in college life situations, pair or small-group themed discussions, and presentations.
COMM 10391 - EAP Writing & Grammar 2 (8 hours per week)
Develop writing skills for academic communication at an intermediate (CEFR B1.2) level. Integrate vocabulary and grammar skills to produce complex sentences that express a variety of relationships. Develop pre-writing, logical development, editing, and proofreading skills to produce clear, well-organized, and cohesive texts of up to three paragraphs in a variety of formats and rhetorical styles.
COMM 10392 - EAP Reading & Vocabulary 2 (6 hours per week)
Develop reading skills in adapted texts and some authentic materials on mostly academic topics at an intermediate (CEFR B1.2) level. Use context clues, inference, and affixation to develop vocabulary and comprehension. Employ active reading strategies and critical thinking skills to identify and respond to main and supporting ideas and relationships between ideas. Use information from texts to summarize and to interpret academic instructions, materials, and course communication.
Semester 3
21 hours per week (18 hrs + 3 hrs General Education elective)
Note: 24 hours per week if students take an optional field-specific course.
COMM 10393 - EAP Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 3 (6 hours per week)
Develop academic listening and speaking skills at a high-intermediate (CEFR B2) level. Apply listening strategies to respond to adapted and authentic conversations and presentations on academic topics. Use advanced conversational strategies, such as interrupting or consensus-making, in group discussions. Use elements of pronunciation to clarify, enhance, and shift meaning. Deliver academic presentations with graphics and respond appropriately to questions and comments.
COMM 10394 - EAP Writing & Grammar 3 (6 hours per week)
Develop writing skills for academic purposes at a high-intermediate (CEFR B2) level. Refine control of complex sentence structure. Employ logical development and editing strategies for clarity and unity of message across several paragraphs of text in a variety of formats and rhetorical styles. Apply basic citation and reporting structures to acknowledge sources.
COMM 10395 - EAP Reading & Vocabulary 3 (6 hours per week)
Develop and refine academic reading skills in adapted and authentic texts on abstract and global topics at a high-intermediate (CEFR B2) level. Apply reading strategies, context clues, and knowledge of logical development to increase fluency. Analyse and respond to texts, decode instructions and inferences, and summarize key ideas. Develop vocabulary acquisition skills for independent learning in academic contexts.
SSCI 10093 - Success in the Global Workplace (3 hours per week)
Explore Canadian and international social, academic and workplace behaviours. Identify different norms and values to promote cultural awareness and understanding. Apply intercultural communication strategies to be more successful in global interactions and multicultural workplaces.
Optional field-specific course (3 hours per week)
You may take an additional undergraduate course in your desired program or field of study. Contact EAP [at] mohawkcollege.ca (EAP[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) for details. NOTE: Subject to course, seat, and scheduling availability.
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Explore academic content through field trips and site visits. For example, gather information through interactions at a local historical site, technology museum, factory, or nature conservation area, and reflect on your learning.
- Experience interactive simulations to further develop course concepts. For example, participate in simulated interviews, appointments, debates, and other interactions to apply and develop communication skills for academic and community contexts.
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Students who successfully complete Semester 3 of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program meet language requirements for admission to most diploma, advanced diploma, and graduate certificate programs in Ontario Colleges.
Please note: Some programs have additional admission requirements, such as secondary school math or science. A few programs with very high-level linguistic demands may require additional language levels or testing, such as IELTS or TOEFL, for admission.
Please check the admission requirements carefully for your future program.
Faculty
Program Coordinator
Carol Shields
Susan McElwain
Faculty
Contact Us
Contact us
Contact the EAP Team
Prasanthika Perera
EAP Support Officer
Email gallage.perera [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Prasanthika)
Languages: English and Sinhalese
Irene Walker
EAP Learning and Engagement Officer
Email irene.walker [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Irene)
Languages: English and basic French, Spanish, Taiwanese and Japanese
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Susan McElwain
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