English Academic Preparation (EAP)

Welcome to the UPEI EAP program! English Academic Preparation (EAP) is an intensive language program for students who do not meet the UPEI language requirements but have conditional admission to a degree program. The goal is to help students begin their degree program as soon as possible. The courses focus on: building academic writing; critical reading; listening comprehension; oral communication skills for undergraduate and graduate studies The EAP program is divided into three categories: EAP; EAP Bridging Program; Graduate EAP EAP Full Time Program: The Full Time Program is for students who have high-beginner to low intermediate English. Students in this program take English classes Monday to Friday for a total of 21 hours each week. Classes focus on reading, listening, writing, and communication. EAP Bridging Program: The EAP Bridging Program is for students who have a high intermediate to low advanced level of English. These students take a combination of EAP courses (for example, Academic Writing Critical Reading, or Oral Communications) and academic courses in their major of study.