English Proficiency: English As A Second Language (ESL) & English Academic Program (GAS EAP)

Certificate · 1-2 Semesters

Bridging English language program for international students at Northern College. ESL (PCG322, 1 semester) targets lower-proficiency learners; GAS EAP (PCG291/PCG292, up to 2 semesters) prepares students for their college program of choice. Placement is determined by GSE or IELTS scores. Leads to a Northern College Board Certificate. Program is currently unavailable but expected to be offered again in the future.

Credential	Certificate
Length	1-2 Semesters
Campuses	Distance
Delivery	Online
Tuition (international)	5400
OCAS code	PCG322 / PCG291 / PCG292

Prerequisites

• English proficiency test required (GSE or IELTS)
• GSE 10–34 / IELTS below 5.0: ESL (1 semester) + GAS EAP (2 semesters)
• GSE 35–44 / IELTS 5.0: GAS EAP (2 semesters)
• GSE 45–54 / IELTS 5.5: GAS EAP Semester 2 only
• GSE 55–64 / IELTS 6.0: College program of choice plus mandatory Enhanced Communications I & II
• GSE 65+ / IELTS 6.5: Direct entry to college program of choice

Courses

• EG1013 — ESL Listening and Speaking I
• EG1023 — ESL Reading I
• EG1033 — ESL Writing I
• EG1043 — ESL Grammar I
• EG1003 — ESL Integrated Skills I
• CM1933 — Enhanced Communications I
• CM2933 — Enhanced Communications II
• IN1093 — Computer Applications for Business & Technology
• EG2013 — ESL Listening and Speaking II
• EG2023 — ESL Reading II
• EG2033 — ESL Writing II
• EG2043 — Introduction to Canada
• EG2003 — Integrated Skills II
• EG3033 — ESL Writing III
• EG3043 — Student Success for Higher Learning

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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/english-proficiency/