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Laurentian English Language Pathway Programs

Pathway Options

In order to support the success of international students, who require additional English language training prior to starting in Laurentian’s undergraduate and graduate programs, Laurentian University has an English Academic Preparation (EAP) Pathway program as well as a partnership with the International Language Academy Of Canada ( ILAC). 

Students can meet language requirements by pursuing one of the following: 

  • Completing the Laurentian EAP pathway program level 3 (CEFR C1) with a minimum score of 70% for direct entry into Laurentian University programs. 

OR

  • Completing the International Language Academy Of Canada ( ILAC) EAP Level 16 or Certificate PW 3.3 for direct entry into Laurentian University programs. 

Need more information about satisfying the language requirements?

Undergraduate Language Requirements
Graduate Language Requirements

International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)

ILAC’s University Pathway Program leads to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs and acceptance to most of ILAC’s 85+ Pathway partner colleges and universities without an IELTS or TOEFL score. ILAC provides free academic counselling and university placement services.

Students will study ILAC's EAP program fully online from the comfort of their own homes. 

Students who successfully complete ILAC EAP Level 16 or Certificate PW 3.3 or higher, will be considered as having met the English Language requirement for admission into Laurentian’s undergraduate and graduate programs.  

Students will either be tested for language proficiency (using ILAC free academic counselling and university placement services.) or will be placed according to the Language Proficiency Chart below if they have previously completed an acceptable proficiency test within one year of admission. The program duration and which level you will be studying can be found in the table below. 

 

Language Test Equivalencies

ILAC Level

The estimated length of your program will be:

ILAC Placement Test

 IELTS Academic Approx. 

Duolingo Approx.

High-Advanced (Level 14-15) PW 3 (3.1 to 3.3)

12 weeks

40-50

6

105-115
Advanced (Level 12-13) PW 2 (2.1 to 2.2)  16 weeks  35-39

5.5

95-100

Pre-Advanced (Level 10-11) PW 1 (1.1 to 1.2)

 24 weeks 30-34 5

80-90

High-Intermediate (Level 8-9)

 32 weeks 25-29 4.5

65-75

Intermediate (Level 6-7)

 36 weeks 20-24 3.5

60-65

Pre-Intermediate (Level 4-5)

 44 weeks 15-19 3  

Beginner (Level 2-3)

 52 weeks+ <5-14    

 

If you don’t have any language test report such as IELTS or Duolingo, visit this ILAC Online Test  to complete the free online test to obtain the ILAC Placement Test report. 

 

Program Tuition Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice, please visit ILAC website for updates. 

 

Available Intakes

ILAC offers an EAP pathway every two weeks. Please visit their website for the program stats date. 

 

Steps to Apply: 

 

  • Step 2 - upload the following documents: 

  • Passport / Government-issued Photo ID

  • one of the standardized English tests: IELTS, Duolingo, TOFEL, PTE or ILAC Online Test Report. If you don’t have any standardized English tests, visit this ILAC Online Test  to complete the free online test to obtain the ILAC Placement Test report.

  • Laurentian University’s LOA/Offer Letter

 

  • Step 3 Click on Submit once you upload all documents. 
     

  • Step 4 -  ILAC will send you the confirmation to acknowledge your application by email. You will receive instructions on how to pay application fees, and program tuition fees, and receive the ILAC EAP Pathway Offer Letter. 

 

  • Step 5 - Apply for your Canadian Study Permit/Visa, please make sure you attach your Admission offer letter from Laurentian University. 

 

 

Questions?

For any questions about the ILAC English Academic Preparation program please contact Karen.Wang@ilac.com or info@ilac.com. 

For any questions about Laurentian University, please contact international@laurentian.ca.