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English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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English for Academic Purposes Certificate is a certificate in English Language Studies programme taught at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 717 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: English Language Studies
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit
International tuition: CAD 717 / credit

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program is for students, whose first language is not English, will be well prepared for success in Canadian universities upon completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. The core courses develop language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. You can also elect to take courses in vocabulary, pronunciation and business communications.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The English for Academic Purposes Certificate is itself Thompson Rivers University's pathway program for applicants who do not yet meet the university's standard English-language entry requirements, so admission runs on a placement basis rather than a fixed grade or test-score threshold: the programme page states that students are required to take a placement test to determine appropriate placement, after which they are assigned to one of five sequential proficiency levels with its own curriculum. The page does not itemise IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or CAEL cut-offs, a GPA requirement, an educational-background prerequisite, or any portfolio, interview or work-experience condition; prospective students are directed to apply through TRU's main admissions portal or contact the university for complete placement details.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Application Deadline: No separate date is published for this program, so TRU's general undergraduate deadlines apply. Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): 1 May for the September (Fall) intake; 1 September for the January (Winter) intake; 1 January for the May (Summer) intake. International applicants work to a separate published set, which differs for the winter and summer intakes: 1 May for September; 1 October for January; 1 February for May. Applications for most programs open 1 October. A deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day, and TRU keeps accepting applications after the date where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early.

About Thompson Rivers University

“Quansem Ilep”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
Students: 31,000
Programs: 216
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does English for Academic Purposes Certificate award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Certificate in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does English for Academic Purposes Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 717 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

Can English for Academic Purposes Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is English for Academic Purposes Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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