English for Academic Purposes
English Language Programs
TRU is a leader in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Our program provides specific and appropriate language training for students who plan to proceed to post-secondary study. Our students come from around the world, and we look forward to meeting you!
The TRU Advantage
- English Placement Test (EPT) is available upon arrival
- IELTS and TOEFL scores are accepted
- Academic ESAL designed for university preparation
- Can combine EAP and discipline-specific academic courses in Levels 4 and 5
- Several hours of classroom instruction per week, depending on the number of courses you take
- Language Learning Centre offers additional support
- Access to Leisure Exploration Activity Program (LEAP)
Each of the five levels of the EAP program take one semester to complete. Students with no official test score will take an English Placement Test (EPT) upon arrival at TRU and will be placed in the appropriate level of English language study as indicated in the chart. If a student has an official test score they may choose to enter ESAL or discipline-specific academic courses without taking the TRU English Placement Test. Please refer to chart.
Note: In order to guarantee registration for the courses you want, please submit your English test scores one month before arriving at TRU.
| Level 1: Five ESAL Courses | Completion gains direct entry to Level 2 |
Level 1 entry requirements:
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| Level 2: Five ESAL Courses | EAP Foundations Certificate Award | Completion gains direct entry to Level 3 |
Level 2 entry requirements:
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| Level 3: Five ESAL Courses | EAP Intermediate Certificate Award | Completion gains direct entry to Level 4 |
Level 3 entry requirements:
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| Level 4: Four ESAL courses + one academic course | Academic preparation certificate | Completion gains direct entry to Level 5 |
Level 4 entry requirements:
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| Level 5: Two ESAL courses + three academic courses | Advanced academic preparation certificate | Completion gains direct entry to academic study |
Level 5 entry requirements:
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| Direct Entry into Academic Study |
Academic program entry requirement:
DAAD/CEFR:
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| TOEFL exam formats TOEFL iBT = Internet-based test TOEFL PBT = Paper-based test |
