In Niagara College's School of English Language Studies you can...

  • enhance all areas of your English language skills or take English for Academic Preparation classes in conjunction with other postsecondary courses;
  • attend a short-term program focused on English-language essentials;
  • maximize your English language abilities through learning methods such as excursions and social activities; or
  • pursue a career that enables you to gain teaching experience, travel the world, and immerse yourself in new cultures.

The Niagara College School of English Language Studies offers programs for international students looking to strengthen their English language skills, as well as programs designed to give domestic students the skills needed to help individuals of all ages develop their English language skills.

Offering programs and certificates taught by friendly and supportive faculty and staff, the School of English Language Studies provides flexible training options; emphasizes speaking, writing, listening, grammar and reading; enables students to gain the knowledge and insight needed to teach in Canada or abroad; and gives students access to college services, facilities and state-of-the-art digital languages labs. In addition, international students have the option to apply to many of NC’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

Programs

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English for Academic Preparation (EAP)

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Certificate 4 Months Per Level
We welcome applicants who are International, Québec residents, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Not OSAP Eligible
Learn more about the English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program

Short Term English for Academic Preparation (STEAP)

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Certificate 7 Weeks
We welcome applicants who are International, Québec residents, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Not OSAP Eligible
Learn more about the Short Term English for Academic Preparation (STEAP) program

English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Certificate 7 Weeks Per Level
We welcome applicants who are International, Québec residents, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Not OSAP Eligible
Learn more about the English as a Second Language (ESL) program

English Language and Culture Program (ELCP)

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Certificate 4 Weeks
International Applicants
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Learn more about the English Language and Culture Program (ELCP) program

Teaching English as a Second Language
Online

Graduate Certificate 1 Year
Canadian Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Learn more about the Teaching English as a Second Language program
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Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

International students may apply to many of Niagara College’s undergraduate and graduate programs. For a full list of programs open to International students visit International Admissions at international.niagaracollege.ca.

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