# 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](/courses/eg/eg1013)
- [EG1023 — ESL Reading I](/courses/eg/eg1023)
- [EG1033 — ESL Writing I](/courses/eg/eg1033)
- [EG1043 — ESL Grammar I](/courses/eg/eg1043)
- [EG1003 — ESL Integrated Skills I](/courses/eg/eg1003)
- [CM1933 — Enhanced Communications I](/courses/cm/cm1933)
- [CM2933 — Enhanced Communications II](/courses/cm/cm2933)
- [IN1093 — Computer Applications for Business & Technology](/courses/in/in1093)
- [EG2013 — ESL Listening and Speaking II](/courses/eg/eg2013)
- [EG2023 — ESL Reading II](/courses/eg/eg2023)
- [EG2033 — ESL Writing II](/courses/eg/eg2033)
- [EG2043 — Introduction to Canada](/courses/eg/eg2043)
- [EG2003 — Integrated Skills II](/courses/eg/eg2003)
- [EG3033 — ESL Writing III](/courses/eg/eg3033)
- [EG3043 — Student Success for Higher Learning](/courses/eg/eg3043)

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/english-proficiency/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/english-proficiency/)</small>