General Arts – English for Academic Purposes
Description
Campus: Newnham, Online
Duration: 2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Certificate
Duration: 2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Certificate
Start Dates: January, May, September
Program and course delivery
This program is offered online and is also available in Seneca's hybrid delivery format for students at Newnham Campus. With hybrid delivery, some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students choosing hybrid delivery at Newnham Campus will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
About the Program
This program is offered online and is also available in Seneca's hybrid delivery format for students at Newnham Campus. With hybrid delivery, some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students choosing hybrid delivery at Newnham Campus will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
About the Program
This eight-month certificate program will help you improve your English skills. Your learning will be enhanced by courses in writing, reading, speaking and listening. In this program, you will use technology to help you with your coursework. Upon graduation, you may enter into a diploma program at Seneca or enter the workforce.
This program is the right choice for you if:
- English isn’t your first language
- If you have completed less than four years of school in an English-speaking secondary school.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Written and verbal communications
- How to answer questions
- Understanding important information
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
- Must be able to understand English at a preparatory level
Additional Information
- We will consider applicants who have completed some basic English as a second language college upgrading courses, or LINC Level 4.
- We will also consider applicants with international English test scores such as general IELTS, TOEFL or Canadian Language Benchmark.
- Please contact Admissions to review your course or test scores for admission.
Semester 1
CLL100 Customized Language Learning - Intermediate
EAP130 EAP: Intermediate Reading and Writing
EAP160 EAP: Intermediate Listening and Speaking
ICA001 Introduction to Computers and Applications
ISC100 Introduction to Seneca Studies
Semester 2
CAN118 Introduction to Canadian Studies
CLL200 Customized Language Learning - Advanced
EAP230 EAP: Advanced Reading and Writing Skills
EAP260 EAP: Advanced Listening and Speaking Skills
EAP950 Preparatory English Skills for Degree and PG
Related Courses
- Customized Language Learning - Intermediate
- EAP: Intermediate Reading and Writing
- EAP: Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- Introduction to Computers and Applications
- Introduction to Seneca Studies
- Introduction to Canadian Studies
- Customized Language Learning - Advanced
- EAP: Advanced Reading and Writing Skills
- EAP: Advanced Listening and Speaking Skills
- Preparatory English Skills for Degree and PG
Overview

- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Ontario College Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: GEA
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.