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Course Information

The OEAP program consists of two levels available online and the final University Bridging level available on the Acadia University campus.  Each level includes four courses: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.

OEAP courses include quizzes, exams, forums, and online assignments.  You will also participate in virtual classroom sessions where you will interact with your instructor and with other students.

Online EAP Courses

Online EAP 3

OEAP 3 is the first level of the OEAP program, with 4 courses in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. These courses are designed to give you the skills necessary to succeed in an academic English environment. You will have the opportunity to use specific academic strategies in all 4 skill areas in the following way: you will read a graded reader and authentic academic readings; you will learn to take useful notes as you listen to academic lectures; you will write 2 major academic essays; and you will participate in formal debates and presentations.

Online EAP 4

OEAP 4 is the second level of the OEAP program, with 4 courses in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.  This course is designed to help you refine the academic skills you already possess or have learned through the OEAP 4 level to better prepare you for the various topics and situations that will arise in an academic setting.  Along these lines, you will continue practicing key (important) skills such as presentations, essay writing, etc.

On-campus EAP Courses

University Bridging

University Bridging is the final level of the Acadia EAP program, following EAP/OEAP 4.  The bridging level is offered only on the Acadia University campus in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.  You'll have the opportunity to grow accustomed to Canadian culture and the university lifestyle before you begin your undergraduate program at Acadia or another university.  If you are continuing into an undergraduate program, you will study in an Acadia University academic course in this level, while still attending your EAP classes.

EAP 1-4

The first four levels of the EAP program are all available on the Acadia University campus.  If you have never studied English before, or only a little bit, you may need to begin the Acadia EAP program on-campus in the EAP 1 or EAP 2 introductory level.

Private Lessons

If you need help with an assignment or want to practice your English with an instructor, you may order private lessons.  Private lessons are available to all students currently enrolled in an OEAP course (Reading, Writing, Listening, or Speaking).

Each private lesson is a 1 hour one-on-one lesson with one of our English Language Studies instructors. You can request assistance with any course or assignment, or book a session to practice listening and speaking in English.

Fees of $60.00 Canadian per lesson are due with your lesson request. All private lessons are non-refundable, however, if you need to reschedule your private lesson you may request a change of schedule request no later than 1 business day prior to the lesson to acil@acadiau.ca

To request a private lesson, please email us at oeap@acadiau.ca