0150 - Academic English
Course Description
Improve your prospects for admission to the University of Toronto or other English-language universities or colleges - and for success once you are enrolled. This program will provide you with the opportunity to meet the language facility requirement and help you build the confidence you need to excel in an academic environment. In the program, you will strengthen your skills in academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
A grade of B or higher at Level 60 in Academic English satisfies the language facility requirement for admission to undergraduate and most graduate programs at the University of Toronto. Some other universities and colleges also accept this as proof of language facility.
Learning Outcomes
- Produce complex and well-developed pieces of writing
- Build your academic speaking, listening, and reading skills
- Interact in an academic setting with confidence
- Develop communication skills necessary for academic success
- Demonstrate knowledge of university culture
Notes
All fees are in Canadian dollars. The total fee includes tuition, health insurance, and services fee, class materials, workshops, and several events. The health insurance fees listed apply to learners between the ages of 17 and 64. Learners from 65-69 years old will see an increased health insurance fee. Learners aged 70 and over will need to provide proof of their own comprehensive medical coverage (in English) before registration. Please contact us for details.
While studying with us, you will need to bring a laptop computer to class so you can access the class materials on Quercus, the Learning Management System used at the University of Toronto. You will also use your laptop in group work and interactive classroom activities and tasks. Please contact us (academic.elp@utoronto.ca) if you do not have a laptop computer to use during your time in the program.
Recommendations
Academic English is designed for English language learners with intermediate to advanced proficiency in English. Learners will take a placement test to determine their level of proficiency.
This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in
- Academic English : Required Courses