Start Date: January, May, July, September
Location: Charlottetown
Length: Semester-based
Credential: Certificate for CLB Level 8 completion
Program Availability: Fall 2024 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: N/A
Program Availability: Winter 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: N/A
Program Availability: Spring 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: N/A
Program Availability: Summer 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: N/A
Program Availability: Winter 2026 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: N/A
Are you interested in pursuing your studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution, but do not have the necessary English language skills to be accepted? Study in person with Holland College, located in Prince Edward Island, where you can improve your English and then choose from 60 different diploma and certificate programs.
Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is flexible to meet your needs. Semesters begin in September, January and May.
At Holland College we offer:
For more information email EAP@hollandcollege.com or call 902-566-9537.
Step 1: Create a Dashboard Account and complete the online application.
If you are applying for the EAP Program you do not need to send your high school transcript or résumé, however, if you would like to be considered for acceptance into a Holland College post-secondary program, you will need these documents at a later date.
Step 2: One of our EAP Advisors will contact you to schedule your EAP Placement test*. This test is used as a guideline to determine whether you will be in our beginner or intermediate level of EAP. The placement test is completed online, however, if you have a current IELTS score we can use these results instead.
*The result of the Holland College placement test is not proof of academic language proficiency for a Holland College post-secondary program.
| Level | CLB* | CanTEST Score** | IELTS |
| Beginner | Levels 3 Levels 4 |
High Beginner 2.0 Low intermediate 2.5 |
2.5-3.5 3.5-4.5 |
| Intermediate | Levels 5 Levels 6 |
Intermediate 3.0 High Intermediate 3.5 |
4.0-5.0 5.0-5.5 |
| Advanced | Levels 7 Levels 8 |
Advanced 4.0 Advanced 4.5 |
6.0 6.5-7.5 |
*Canadian Language Benchmarks
**CanTEST is a standardized English proficiency test
Living in residence is a great way to get the most out of college life. The residences are made up of one, two, and three-bedroom furnished units, each with its own kitchenette and bathroom. You stay for the entire academic school year, there are no monthly rentals. For details, including fees, visit our residence home page.
Off-campus accommodations include apartments, rooms with kitchen privileges, room and board arrangements, and sharing with roommates. For a list of off-site accommodations, visit our Living Off-campus page.
Stay with a local Canadian family and experience a new culture and language as a member of the family. You will likely have your own private room and meals are usually included. Staying with a family is an excellent opportunity to practise English outside of school.
Submit proof of language proficiency, if you do not have a valid test result, please contact us at EAP@hollandcollge.com to arrange an online assessment
This program is open to anyone, including those with work permits or travel visas, as well as Canadian citizens and international applicants.
| All amounts are in Canadian dollars | |
| Tuition | |
| 1st installment due first day of class | $2,795 |
| 2nd installment due 30 days after start date | $1,795 |
| Total per semester | $4,590 |
| Fees | |
| Registration Fee | $100 |
| Health Insurance | $1.45/day |
| Other Costs | |
| On-Campus Residence | $5,155 – $8,951/year |
| Off-Campus Residence | $400 – $600/month (approx.) |
| Homestay | $800/month (pay host directly) |
| All amounts are in Canadian dollars | ||
| Tuition per Semester | ||
| 1st installment due first day of class | $2,795 | |
| 2nd installment due 30 days after start date | $1,795 | |
| Total per semester | $4,590 | |
| Fees | ||
| Registration Fee | $100 | |
| Health Insurance | $1.45/day | |
| Other Costs | ||
| On-Campus Residence | $5,155 – $8,951/year | |
| Off-Campus Residence | $400 – $600/month (approx.) | |
| Homestay | $800/month (pay host directly) | |
