Niagara College
100 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, Welland, Ontario L3C 7L3, Canada
Niagara College
Our EAP program is designed to strengthen all areas of your English Language skills with the ultimate goal of preparing you for the workforce or to allow you to continue your studies in one of our undergraduate or graduate programs at Niagara College. The EAP program is taught at our Welland Campus that sits on over 100 acres of land. This large campus is ideally located in a residential area that is close to restaurants, shops and nice, single family homes. Many of these homes are part of our Homestay program allowing our homestay students to live within walking distance of the school.
Program Features
No TOEFL score required to enter
Three session starts per year: January, May and September
Each session is four months in duration
25 hours of classes per week
Classes are offered at 5 levels, beginner through advanced
College credit courses available for advanced level students
Weekly organized social events and activities
Students receive a certificate upon successful completion of their session
Program Courses
Academic Writing and Grammar
Reading and Vocabulary Development
Speaking, Pronunciation and Presentation Skills
Listening and Note-taking Skills
Research Skills for Academic Study
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 16 - 49 years old |
For more than 20 years, the EAP program at Niagara College has helped students from around the world develop a strong foundation in the English language- bringing them one step closer to achieving their career dreams.
English for Academic Preparation (EAP): 2 to 18 months duration- No official language proficiency score required (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS)- 22 hours of classes per week
This program has helped students strengthen their English language skills. Focusing on preparing students for the challenges of post-secondary academic studies and career advancement, the program is based on essential communication strategies including oral communication, listening, academic reading, vocabulary development, and writing. It incorporates the latest language learning methodologies along with Canadian cultural studies.
Short term EAP Program:
This program is two months in duration and ideal for students that are unable to attend a full-time semester of the EAP program.
Summer English Program: 1 months duration and 25 hours of English programming per week
Summer English program is conversation-based and less formal than the EAP program. It is designed to help students maximize their speaking abilities in diverse situations and to increase their knowledge of Canadian culture through a number of events and social activities. All students undergo English testing upon arrival and are placed into classes depending on their language proficiency.
NC has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at Niagara College varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
NC does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The Welland Campus is located in the heart of a residential area near shopping centers and a variety of food outlets. The Seaway Mall and Niagara Street (shopping and food) are within walking distance of the campus. Transit connections via Welland Transit are available from the college, or from bus stops close-by.
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Welland based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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