Academic English Program
Offered at both our Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, the Academic English Program (AEP) and Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) is designed to prepare you for academic studies if you do not meet Lakehead University's English language requirements. Our program targets all four language areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will improve your ability to read academic materials, write essays, take notes, and give presentations.
Modes of Delivery: Online and In person
Please let us know if you would like to join online or in person after applying to the program by emailing us at international.english@lakeheadu.ca.
Program Overview |
Academic English Program (AEP) - 13 WeeksStudents will improve their ability to read academic materials, write a variety of academic essays and give academic presentations individually and in groups. There are 5 levels in the Academic English Program. You will be assessed upon arrival and placed in the appropriate level based on your skills if you do not possess current IELTS or TOEFL scores. If you do not have a test score from any of these sources, you must do a placement test online before your arrival if you are planning to study in Canada. NOTE: Our in-house placement test is used for placement in the Academic English Program only. Thus, the test does not guarantee entry in any undergraduate or graduate program.
Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) - 9 Weeks (compressed)Students who have a conditional Offer of Admission and have the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 may be admitted to the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP). This compressed course takes 9 weeks (July & August) and runs Monday through Saturday from 9a.m. to 4p.m. (36 hours per week). This program will allow students to start their academic program in September upon successful completion of IAEP. Review our AEP and IAEP Student Handbook here. How do I know which level I will be placed in? See the chart below to match test scores to the Academic English Program's levels. |
Program Dates |
2022AEPSeptember 12 - December 14, 2022 (all levels) 2023January 16 - April 21, 2023 (all levels) May 8 - August 4, 2023 (all levels) September 5 - December 12, 2023 (all levels) IAEPJune 26 - August 25 (level 5; IELTS 6.0 overall) |
Required Fees |
Application Fee: $50 CAD Academic English Program Tuition: $5,200 CAD per semester (tuition only) Placement Test Fee (if required): iTEP Academic Plus - AEP $85 CAD Test measures the four skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening The test can be taken either on site or remotely. Academic Courses: Auditing Fees: Accommodation: Medical Insurance: Ancillary Fees: Bus Pass: Adult Pass (25+ years): $80.00 monthly Youth Pass (13 - 24 years): $55 monthly Orillia |
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Sample Schedule |
A typical week in our in-person Academic English Program balances class time learning English with cultural excursions and free time, allowing you to learn about our city and culture as well as practice your English skills. Our online Academic English Program is a combination of synchronous (live lessons) and asynchronous (independent work). A typical day includes 3 hours of synchronous lessons starting at 7:00 am and 2 hours of asynchronous, independent work. Each week in the program introduces you to brand new experiences. Here is just a sample of what you could expect as an Academic English Program student: Virtual Learning (Online) Model Sample Schedule*ELC runs additional custom programming that supports ELC learners to practice their AEP skills in a practical setting. Lakehead Campus Events Calendar In-Person Learning Model Sample ScheduleSome of the types of cultural excursions you could look forward to include:
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Apply to the Academic English Program |
The application process for our Academic English Program (AEP) varies depending on what academic program (if any) you will be taking:
Click Here for Application Instructions for AEP If you are unsure or have questions, contact us and we can help: Phone: +1 (807) 346-7888 |