English Language Centre

Dates and Fees

EAP Program Dates

Four EAP terms are available on campus each year. Online V-EAP classes are available in the winter, spring and fall terms only. Please contact us for more information.

Term Year Dates
Fall 2024 October 2 — December 13
Winter 2025 January 6 — March 14
Spring 2025 March 20 — May 30
Summer 2025 June 12 — August 22
Fall 2025 October 1 — December 12

EAP Program Fees

All fees are in Canadian funds.

Application

Application fee (non-refundable) $125

Fees Per Term

EAP tuition $4030
Undergraduate Credit Course Tuition (for EAP Bridging level students only) $560
Student fees (includes EAP textbooks) $250
Medical insurance $175

Homestay Option

Homestay: Last month deposit $950
Homestay: Per month $950
Homestay placement fee $250

Other Services

Airport pick-up $200

Please note:

  • You are responsible for your own classroom materials such as notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, etc.
  • You may purchase medical insurance prior to your arrival in Canada. If you provide proof of insurance to the English Language Centre, your medical insurance fee will be waived. 

 

Refund Policy

Students qualify for a refund of pre-paid tuition if they have been denied authorization to study in Canada and provide documentation from the proper Canadian authority stating that their application to study in Canada was denied.

If a student withdraws 10 days before the program begins or after the start of the program, the following refunds will be issued provided that Conditions A or B below are met:

0-10% of program completed
50% of unused tuition fees

11-20% of program completed
30% of unused tuition fees

20%+ of program completed
no refund

Condition A

Students who withdraw before the withdrawal deadline may receive a refund of their fees, provided that:

  • Students have admission to another Canadian Designated Learning Institution;
  • A student who does not have admission to another college/university at the time of withdrawal may defer their fees paid until they have received a letter of admission to another college/university (within four months of arrival in Canada).
  • When a copy of a Letter of Acceptance from another college or university is received and authenticated by Acadia, a refund of fees will be authorized.

OR

Condition B

Students who withdraw before the deadline may receive a refund of their fees, provided that:

  • The student relinquishes their status as an international student in Canada and returns to their home country. In this case the student will be required to provide Acadia with proof of return home (e.g., a copy of a one‐way airline ticket with confirmed travel dates).

Application fees and tuition deposits are non-refundable. Withdrawals must be requested by emailing elc@acadiau.ca.

 

Payment Methods

Fees must be paid in before the first day of classes. Please visit our Financial Services page to learn more about how fees can be paid.

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Contact

English Language Centre
PO Box 120, 26 Crowell Dr, Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6
elc@acadiau.ca

 

"English for Academic Purposes Program at Acadia University is supporting international students to come through the transition from hometown high schools to the universities in Canada. It is the program that students learn how to be successful students in academic classes." - Yun, People's Republic of China

 

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