English Language School Programs

The English Language School offers

1. Credit English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses, covering several levels.
2. Noncredit ESL courses in Intensive Day Program (IDP), covering a wide range of levels.
3. Part-time English language courses delivered to groups of continuing education, undergraduate and graduate students, scholars and members of the community. These courses are designed to provide targeted language support in areas such as writing, pronunciation and speaking skills.
4. Short-term, customized programs of study, delivered year-round to groups of students, scholars and professionals who are nonnative speakers of English, often in cooperation with other Faculties and Departments on campus. These programs are designed to improve not only English language skills, but often other related academic or professional competencies

The English Language School is a key partner in the University of Alberta Bridging Program. This program provides students with the opportunity to combine university degree courses with English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes, allowing qualified applicants to improve their English Language Proficiency. As part of the Bridging Program, the English Language Program also delivers support courses such as Bridging Program 101 and Introduction to Literature.

The English Language School is an official testing centre for TOEFL® iBT™ (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based test). For more information, visit our website at https://uofa.ualberta.ca/faculties-and-programs/english-language-school, e-mail elsinfo@ualberta.ca or phone (780) 492-5530. For course listings, see Course Listings  under English for Academic Purposes (EAP).