Global Learning & Language Centre
University Academic Preparation
Gain advanced English academic skills and enhance your potential for success in a university program. If you’ve been conditionally admitted into an undergraduate degree completion program (years three and four of an undergraduate degree) or a graduate-level program but do not meet the English language requirements for admission, you can take this program to improve your English proficiency.
- Delivered on campus in a full-time, 12-week format
- 20 hours per week of classroom instruction
- Offered 3 times per year (September, January, April)
- Offered at the advanced level of English
Required Courses
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Advanced English, Critical Thinking and Academic Communication Skills
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Academic Discourse and Public Speaking
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Registration Details
This is a demanding full-time program for students with advanced English skills. Students should expect to commit 10-15 hours per week outside of class to focus on assignments.
Placement in this program is determined by the English language proficiency score report that you submit when you apply to your RRU degree program of choice.
| Program Level | English Language Equivalency |
| Level 4 | IELTS Academic 6.0 (min 5.5 Listening and Reading, min 6.0 Speaking and Writing) TOEFL iBT 79 (min 18 Reading, min 23 Writing, min 19 Listening and Speaking) DET 105 (no band less than 95) PTE-A 55 |
These courses are shared with Advanced Academic Preparation, with the aim of bringing a more diverse range of perspectives into the classroom.
How to Apply
If you have chosen to meet the English language requirement for a degree program at Royal Roads University by completing EAP or UAP, you will be enrolled in the International Pathway Program by the Admissions office once you have been conditionally admitted to your academic program. If you have questions regarding the admission process for a degree program at Royal Roads, please contact International Admissions. If you have not yet applied for a credit program through RRU but would like to improve your English skills, consider one of our Global English options.
Dates and Fees
| Program | Duration | Dates | Program Tuition |
| University Academic Preparation (20 hours per week) | 12 weeks | April 24 - July 14, 2023 September 11 - December 1, 2023 January 8 - March 29, 2024 April 22 - July 12, 2024 | *$4,500 CAD |
Accommodation
The GLLC does not arrange accommodation for students. Review our information on off-campus housing options in Victoria. Contact us for information about homestay options.
Our advisors are here to answer your questions and provide you with the information you need, including:
- Program details
- Admission requirements and the application process
- Campus and student services
- How to prepare for your studies at Royal Roads