Fanshawe's 10-level EAP program is certified by Languages Canada and meets the language requirements for admission to Western University, Fanshawe and many other Ontario colleges. The EAP program and full-time professors will help you to gain confidence and fluency in using English as well as help you prepare for your next steps using the latest methods and technology.
Fanshawe College has developed pathway partnerships with the following English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs across Canada. Students who meet Fanshawe’s admission requirements, but who lack sufficient language proficiency, can be issued a conditional Letter of Admission to a program of their choice.
Note: This program is only available for international students. Domestic students can apply to General Arts and Science - 1 year (English Language Studies)
Meet your learning goals
- Engage in communicative, interactive activities and exercises to help you learn English.
- Acquire confidence and skills to study further in a college or university program.
- Learn how to be successful within the academic culture of Canadian classrooms.
- Study advanced language skills in all areas, including grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation.
- Plan the next steps in your academic path and make your dreams come true.
Start Dates
2025: January 6, March 3, May 4, June 30, September (TBA), October (TBA)
Tuition Fees
Number of weeks for each level: 8
2024-25 EAP Fees
Tuition Fees: CAD $3,112.00
Ancillary fees: CAD $513.12
Total Fees: CAD $3,625.12
Ancillary fees typically include health and dental insurance, bus pass and access to computer labs and fitness and wellness centre membership. These fees are subject to change. For current fees by program, visit our Tuition Fees page
Deposit: CAD 100.00 non-refundable fee at time of application.
Please note: There are temporary changes to ancillary fees for programs that are being delivered online.
What Level Can I Start At?
To estimate your EAP level, you can take the practice test
Fanshawe College EAP standardized test conversion chart
Applicants with a *recent English proficiency test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo) may place directly into a Fanshawe EAP level. You can find more information about these tests within Fanshawe’s English Requirements page. The conversion chart below is only for reference purposes.
*less than 2 years.
| EAP | Duolingo | IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10-40 | 1.5-2.5 | 0 |
| 2 | 45-50 | 3 | 2-9 |
| 3 | 55-60 | 3.5 | 9-19 |
| 4 | 65-70 | 4 | 20-31 |
| 5 | 75-80 | 4.5 | 32-43 |
| 6 | 85-90 | 5 | 44-55 |
| 7 | 95-100 | 5.5 | 56-67 |
| 8 | 105-110 | 6 | 68-79 |
| 9 | 115-120 | 6.5 | 80-91 |
| 10 | 125+ | 7+ | 92+ |
Pathways from EAP
Bachelor Degree Programs
Fanshawe College now has many degree programs. You can meet the language requirements to enter Fanshawe degree programs by completing Level 10 with 75%. We also have agreements with Western University and its affiliated university colleges – Brescia University College, Huron University College and King’s University College. You do not need an IELTS or TOEFL score to enter Western University or its affiliates as long as you have completed our EAP Program, Level 10 – Advanced Academic Preparation, with a minimum of 80%. We can assist you to obtain a "Conditional Letter of Acceptance" for any of these degree programs.
Master’s and Doctoral Programs
To enter a Master’s or Doctoral Program at Western University, the language requirement is completion of Fanshawe College’s EAP Level 10 – Advanced Academic Preparation, with a minimum 80%.
Learn more about our university agreements and application
Testimonials
EAP to Fanshawe Diploma to Employment
"I learned more than just the English language at Fanshawe. I also had opportunities to learn about culture through activities like a trip to the sugarbush and the dinner etiquette class. The program also helped me to be successful in job interviews, and to become a good communicator with children, their parents, and my colleagues which is essential for an early childhood educator."
Clarisse Mukashumbusho (Rwanda)
ECE Graduate, employed as an Early Childhood Educator in a London public school.
EAP to Western University
"Fanshawe provided a lot of support to students who wanted to apply to university. The language program was a very high quality one and improved my confidence and abilities before I started my program at Western University. I learned how to take notes and write essays which was very important for my university studies."
Wang, Xin (China)
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies – BMOS
EAP to Fanshawe Career Program
"Fanshawe helped me to adapt to the Canadian system and improve my English skills. It was the first time I had studied with students from other countries. It was great becoming good friends with another student in my major from the English program."
Xuanyu Li (China)
Currently studying TV Broadcasting
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