EAP Levels

Your placement test will determine the level at which you start your studies. You could also be placed in one of two Pre-EAP levels.

There are a total of 2 Pre-EAP and 6 EAP Levels from beginner to advanced.

Each level takes 7 weeks to complete.

  • Pre-EAP 1
  • Pre-EAP 2
  • EAP Levels 1-6

To complete all 8 levels of EAP, it will take approximately 16 months. Your IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or Algonquin College placement test will determine the level you will enter at the start of your studies. Students cannot skip levels.

To complete all 8 levels, it would take approximately 16 months. To complete all 6 EAP levels it would take at least 12 months or 1 year.

All academic programs require successful completion of either Level 5 or Level 6, with specific grade requirements. Please refer to your Letter of Acceptance for the level and grade requirement or ask for clarification on your application portal.

You can estimate how many levels of EAP you might need to enter the academic program by referring to the level placement chart based on TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE-A scores. Please note that this chart is for reference only and your starting EAP level will be determined by the College after submission of your official score.

Duolingo, Academic IELTS, TOEFL, PTE-A Level Placement

PRE-EAP & EAP PROGRAM: LEVEL PLACEMENT BASED ON STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES

PRE-EAP IELTS ACCUPLACER TOEFL iBT DUOLINGO PTE-A CAEL
Level 1 Overall Score = 3.0 No skill less than 2.5 Writing 1 L&R 1-99 Overall Score = 1-30 Writing score of 8 Overall, <55 – No subtest below 40 Range = 10 – 14 Writing score of 6 Overall score ≤ 10 Writing = 8
Level 2

Overall Score = 3.5
All skills 3.5

 Writing 2 L&R 100-125 Overall Score = 31-41 Writing score of 9 Overall, 55 – No subtest below 50 Overall score = 15-19 Writing score of 9 Overall score ≤ 10 Writing = 9

 

EAP IELTS ACCUPLACER TOEFL DUOLINGO PTE-A CAEL
Level 1 Overall Score = 4.0 No skill less than 4.0 Writing 3 L&R 126-145 Overall Score = 42-53 Writing score of 14 Overall, 60 – No subtest below 55 Range = 20 – 24 Writing score of 11 Overall score = 10
Level 2

Overall Score = 4.5
All skills 4.5

 Writing 3 L&R 146-155 Overall Score = 54-64 Writing score of 14 Overall, 65 – No subtest below 60 Overall score = 26 Writing score of 23 Overall score = 20
Level 3

Overall Score = 5.0 No skill less than 4.5

 Writing 4 L&R 156-165 Overall Score = 54-64 Writing score of 17 Overall, 80 – No subtest below 75 Overall score = 33 Writing score of 35 Overall score = 30
Level 4

Overall Score = 5.5 No skill less than 5.0

 Writing 4 L&R 166-175 Overall Score = 54-64 Writing score of 17 Overall, 90 – No subtest below 85 Overall score = 41-44 Overall score = 35
Level 5

Overall Score = 6.0 No skill less than 5.0

 Writing 5 L&R 176-195 Overall Score = 54-64 Writing score of 20 Overall, 100 – No subtest below 90 Overall score = 45-50 Overall score = 40
Level 6

Overall Score = 6.0 No skill less than 5.5

 Writing 5+ L&R 196+ Overall Score = 54-64 Writing score of ≥ 20 Overall, 110+ – No subtest below 95 Overall score = 51-58 Overall score = 50

 

 

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