English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Overview
School of Continuing Education
MacEwan.ca/ESL
Our English as an Additional Language (EAL/ ESL) program is for high intermediate to advanced level English language learners. In this program students study academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking to help give them the skills they need to succeed in university studies, re-enter a profession, or get a better job. The EAL program is open to both domestic and international students.
Some courses may not be offered in each term. Please consult the program for details.
Career Potential
EAL prepares students for employment, academic upgrading or university admissions.
Contact Information
T: 780-497-4400
E: eal@macewan.ca
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses - Reading and Writing | ||
| ERDW 081 | Intermediate Reading and Writing I | 5 |
| ERDW 082 | Intermediate Reading and Writing II | 5 |
| ERDW 083 | Advanced Reading and Writing I | 5 |
| ERDW 084 | Advanced Reading and Writing II | 5 |
| ERDW 085 | Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes | 5 |
| ERDW 090 | Intermediate Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes | 5 |
| ERDW 091 | Advanced Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes | 5 |
| ENGL 086 | ELP for University - Reading and Writing | 5 |
| Core Courses - Listening and Speaking | ||
| ESPL 081 | Intermediate Listening and Speaking I | 5 |
| ESPL 082 | Intermediate Listening and Speaking II | 5 |
| ESPL 083 | Advanced Listening and Speaking I | 5 |
| ESPL 084 | Advanced Listening and Speaking II | 5 |
| ESPL 085 | Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes | 5 |
| ESPL 090 | Intermediate Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes | 5 |
| ESPL 091 | Advanced Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes | 5 |
| ENGL 087 | ELP for University - Listening and Speaking | 5 |
| Focus Courses | ||
| EOPT 060 | Pronunciation I | 5 |
| EOPT 061 | Pronunciation II | 5 |
| EOPT 064 | Academic Vocabulary I | 5 |
| EOPT 065 | Academic Vocabulary II | 5 |
| EOPT 066 | Grammar I | 5 |
| EOPT 067 | Grammar II | 5 |
| EOPT 068 | Research Writing | 5 |
Admission Requirements
Admission Criteria
Domestic and International students will be required to meet the same requirements.
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. This program requires proof of CLB scores of 5 in at least 2 categories (with no skill under 4), an overall IELTS score of 4.0 (with no skill below 3.5), or equivalent.
Once admitted, students may be required to write a placement test to determine their current academic standing and placement level in the program.
International applicants must be eligible to apply for a study permit which is valid for 6 months or longer.