English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The 12-week CISL English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program offers students a comprehensive, academic-based curriculum that provides non-native English speakers with the reading, writing, and research skills necessary to excel at a U.S. college or university. The program is ideal for students interested in pursuing an education in the U.S. or for those who desire an English education focused on academic aspects of the language.
Only students with a CISL level of upper-intermediate or higher may enroll in the EAP program: students with a lower level of English must continue taking other CISL courses ( Standard or Intensive English ) before participation in EAP. The EAP classes are offered in the afternoon and are therefore an addition to other programs, such as the Standard English or test preparation courses.
The EAP is recommended for students interested in the following CISL programs:
- Academic Year Program Students first complete CISL Standard English courses in order to gain the English skills necessary for post-secondary education, then transfer to a U.S. college for one semester. Click here to learn more about CISL’s Academic Year Program .
- Pathway Program Upon successful completion of the EAP course, students receive conditional acceptance into several U.S. colleges or universities. Students then transfer and receive their degree. Click here to learn more about the CISL Pathway Program .
- Afternoon Option CISL students registered in morning classes such as Standard English, can further their education by attending EAP courses in the afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
