English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Humber’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) certificate program is an intensive, full-time academic pathway program. The curriculum is geared toward non-native speakers of English who want to improve their language competence and fluency in writing, communication and critical thinking skills for entry into most college diploma, degree and graduate certificate programs or for further professional development.  The program focuses on communicative academic English and integrates listening and reading (receptive skills) and speaking and writing (productive skills), together with in-person and virtual classroom interaction and mediation language activities and strategies, to support students in achieving their language goals. You will benefit from innovative language study skills and accessible individual tutoring support.

The program consists of: 

• eight levels that each run for seven weeks. The length of study will be based on the assigned entry level which is determined by the English proficiency test results. For placement level information, visit here.
• 20 hours per week of in-class and online instruction (blended learning)
• additional hours every week practising and strengthening your skills by completing computer assisted language learning (CALL) activities including additional reading activities, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and digital literacy skills, under the guidance of a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certified lab co-ordinator

Our faculty are dedicated professionals who have been trained in ESL/EAP teaching. Humber’s EAP professors have been teaching, publishing, and working in the English as a Second Language ESL/EAP field for many years. They all hold graduate credentials. 

Improving your language skills in the EAP program has the additional benefit of allowing you to become familiar with Humber faculty, staff, administration and campus life. Our college community guides your transition into your future academic study at Humber.   

This program is supported by an advisory committee which provides regular review of our curriculum and input that guides curriculum improvements. This committee helps us ensure our program is always on the forefront of post-secondary and industry developments. 

Domestic students who are placed into Levels 7 and 8 will be given the option to study at the Lakeshore Campus, Humber Downtown or completely online dependent on enrolment and availability, while international students will be able to study at our Lakeshore Campus or Humber Downtown.

Prepare now for your future by developing the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in post-secondary and postgraduate studies and to give you a competitive edge in your professional field.