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English as a Second Language


Location(s): ​Fort St. John

The English as a Second Language program provides Second Language students a pathway to academic success in post-secondary programming. The program is delivered by highly trained EASL instructors in small classes that focus on inclusion and community. By completing this program, students will meet the English entrance requirements for a variety of post-secondary programs at Northern Lights College and will enhance their communications skills for employment.


Career Prospects

The purpose of the EASL program is to gain entry to post-secondary and other programming. Improved English skills will also serve to increase employability across many sectors.


Intakes

CampusStartingType
Fort St JohnSeptemberFull-TimePart-Time
Fort St JohnJanuaryFull-TimePart-Time
Fort St JohnAprilFull-TimePart-Time

Length

300 hours per level (exception of level 5 at 288 hours); a typical learner can complete one level per semester.

Estimated Program Fees

Program fee type: English as a Second Language
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.  Domestic students needing assistance with fees, textbooks costs, travel or childcare should ask about the Adult Upgrading Grant.

Domestic Fees

 TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
Fees (includes GST)
Total
Semester$ 0.00$ 73.32$ 0.00$ 73.32

International Fees

 TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
Fees (includes GST)
International
Medical Insurance
Total
Semester$ 4,956.00$ 71.88$ 0.00$ 276.00$ 5,303.88

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Admission Requirements

EASL 020
– CaMLA EPT result with a test score of 25-26 or permission of instructor for scores under 25

EASL 030 either
– Mastery of EASL 020
OR
– CaMLA EPT result 27-40

EASL 040 either
– Mastery of EASL 030
OR
– CaMLA EPT result 41-50

EASL 050 either
– Mastery of EASL 040
OR
– CaMLA EPT result 51-61

EASL 060 either
– Mastery of EASL 050
OR
– CaMLA EPT result 62 or higher


Important Notes

  1. The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans, however fees and textbook funding may be available through the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG).

Program Requirements

Residency Requirement100% of each course must be completed at Northern Lights College
Minimum Grade RequirementsCOM (Completed) minimum grade

Complete based on placement:


Credential

Citation in English for Academic Purposes Level 020
Citation in English for Academic Purposes Level 030
Citation in English for Academic Purposes Level 040
Citation in English for Academic Purposes Level 050
Citation in English for Academic Purposes Level 060