🔹 Can Open Acadia help me improve my English skills 🔹 Is there a program at Acadia to help me with academic English 🔹 Where can I go if I need to work on my English before starting university

Students who need to strengthen their English before starting university often look for support programs. This FAQ explains how Open Acadia’s EAP program helps students build academic English skills.

Yes — Open Acadia offers the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program through the English Language Centre. It’s designed to help students improve their English before starting undergraduate or graduate studies at Acadia or another Canadian university.

Here’s what the EAP program includes:

• 🗣️ Intensive instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing

• 📚 Focus on academic skills like essay writing, note-taking, and research

• 🧠 Small class sizes and personalized support from experienced instructors

• 🧪 A placement test to determine your level, or you can use recent TOEFL/IELTS scores

• 🎓 A Bridging Program at the final level that combines EAP study with a credit course toward your degree

You’ll also take part in Culture Class activities to practice English in real-world settings — like visiting local landmarks, attending events, or exploring Nova Scotia.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• EAP (English for Academic Purposes): A program that helps students build the English skills needed for university-level study

• Bridging Program: A final-level EAP option that lets you take a credit course while finishing your English training

• Culture Class: A weekly activity that helps you practice English while learning about Canadian life and culture

📎 Suggested Links:

• Apply to the EAP Program 

• Open Acadia 

📝 Special Notes:

• You don’t need to be fully admitted to a degree program to join EAP — it’s open to students with conditional acceptance or those preparing for future study

• The EAP program runs in 10-week terms, with about 23–25 hours of study per week

• Completing the Bridging Program may allow you to start your degree without retaking a language test