The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program schedule consists of students studying on-campus for in-person learning three days a week, and studying remotely (on-line) for two days. The schedule will look like this:

Students who are overseas can take our English for Academic Purposes Program completely on-line. Students can either participate in the class synchronously (in real-time) or watch a recorded version of the class. Instructors will discuss with students how assignments and assessments will be completed.

International Education | English Language Training

MITT's English Language Institute (ELI) is committed to providing a fulfilling language learning experience. Whether a student needs short-term, long-term, professional, general, or academic language education, our English Language Institute offers a wide range of student-centered English language programs.

International applicants who have not met English language proficiency requirements may apply to be assessed and/or enroll in language training at MITT. For more details, please see MITT's English Language Proficiency Requirements.

To determine what ELI level you would start at with your English Language proficiency test score, please refer to the chart below.

ELI also provides an on-line placement test (Oxford) for students who do not have a previous language proficiency test score to determine what level they will begin at.

MITT's English Language Institute is accredited by Languages Canada, Canada’s premier language organization. Membership is limited to programs from the public and private sectors that meet the rigorous standards of the association. Languages Canada represents over 225 language education programs and is recognized by the Canadian government and internationally. For more information about Languages Canada, please visit their website at www.languagescanada.ca.

To apply to the English Language Institute, please visit our International application page.

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Program information

English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Academic English for College Admission

This program helps International Students reach their language proficiency needs for college admission as well as everyday life in an English environment. Program highlights include:

• Multiple program start dates throughout the year
• Clear skills alignment for admission to MITT post-secondary programs
• Five levels of English classes
• 23 hours of instruction per week
• Hybrid delivery (three days in-person, on campus and two days remote (on-line delivery)
• Socio-cultural activities included at no extra cost
• Textbooks distributed in class - no need to go to the bookstore!
• Culturally diverse, small class sizes with students from around the world.
• Six-week and part-time options available for Levels 1-5

Each EAP level is made of up of two six-week modules (A&B).  Students can begin with either the A or B module as long as they complete both, with an 80% average.

Levels Offered

Levels 1 - 4: With successful completion of EAP Level 4, the English proficiency requirement for admission into MITT Category A programs is met.

Level 5: With successful completion of this program, the English proficiency requirement for admission into MITT Category B programs is met.

Seats are limited and priority is given to students who require successful completion of Level 5 for admission into an MITT post-secondary program.  Typically, 30 days prior to the start date of an intake additional seats may be opened.

For further information, regarding 6-week and part-time options, please contact: eli@mitt.ca

Note: If an application is submitted less than 30 days prior to the start date, applicants are asked send their application reference number to eli@mitt.ca to expedite processing.

Short-term Programming

For short-term language and adventure program options please visit the Adventure Manitoba Program page.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is charged per level attended. Please see tuition amounts specific to each Level posted in the above charts. Other fees charged include:

• A mandatory fee of $50.00 for the MITT Award Fund is charged once during studies at the English Language Institute.
• International students are required to purchase health insurance from the plan offered by MITT. The fees charged for health insurance vary depending on the EAP level registered in. The approximate cost is $2.50/day. Please visit International Student Health Insurance to learn more about the plan offered.

Tuition fee amounts displayed in Student Portal for current students:

Tuition amount showing in the Student Portal is an estimated amount. The amount will be adjusted at the beginning of each intake depending on the EAP level attended and subsequent health insurance coverage. Please email eli@mitt.ca if you have any questions

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology English Language Institute

Location:

Telephone: 204-989-7740
Email: eli@mitt.ca