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Course Description

The Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) prepares English Learners for success in the Canadian university or college programs. The ACC is comprised of four English Academic Preparation courses in addition to weekly academic success seminars.

ACC students who apply to an applicable UCalgary undergraduate and graduate degree program, and meet the competitive admission requirements are eligible for conditional admission.

  • The condition of admission for undergraduate programs will be met once a student successfully completes EAP 220, 225, 230, 235 with a minimum grade of B+ and EAP 249 with a CR by August 1 in the year of application.*
  • The condition of admission for graduate programs will be met once a student successfully completes EAP 220, 225, 230, 235 with a minimum grade of B+ and EAP 249 with a CR by August 1, or as designated by the department. Some graduate programs require a minimum grade of A- in some ACC courses. Please contact the graduate program directly to confirm admission requirements.
    *Nursing and Education do not accept the ACC.

Academic Preparation Courses:

EAP 220: Academic Writing & Composition
EAP 225: Research Writing & Form 
EAP 230: Critical Listening & Note-taking 
EAP 235: Oral Communications Skills & Presentations 

Academic Success Seminars:

EAP 249 Academic Success Tutorials

Optional Courses available to enrol in with EAP 200:

  • Activity Program (ESL 102) – students are responsible for checking their course schedules and ensuring there are no schedule conflicts before registering into the activity program.
  • Homestay (ESL 900)

Please see Admission, Payment and Refunds for information on admission, payment options and refunds.

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Prerequisites

  • Students must be 18 years of age or older*
  • Students must fulfil one of the following minimum requirements at the time of registration**
    • Completion of Level 6 of UCalgary English Language Program Semester Program (ESL 100) with a minimum final grade of B+ in each course
    • TOEFL iBT score of 70, minimum of 20 in Writing
    • IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, minimum 6.0 in Writing, 5.5 in any other skill area
    • CAEL score of 60 overall, minimum of 60 in Writing
    • Duolingo English test score of 110 overall, 100 in production

*If you are 17 and have completed high school, please contact the English Language Program.

**In the event that students display English language performance that is significantly different from the English language proficiency scores they submitted, they will be assigned to the course level that aligns with their in-class performance.

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Type
Class
Days
M, W
Time
1:00PM to 3:20PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2025 to Apr 02, 2025
Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2025 to Apr 03, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
114.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $2,700.00 or $850.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Section Notes

Important: Only EAP 230 and EAP 235 will be offered in Winter 2025 term. 

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025
Type
Class
Days
W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Apr 23, 2025 to Jul 18, 2025
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Apr 30, 2025 to Jul 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or $850.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included 
Section Notes

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025
Type
Class
Days
W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Apr 23, 2025 to Jul 18, 2025
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Apr 30, 2025 to Jul 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or 50% deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included 
Section Notes

PAL-Eligible Course Section: This course section is limited to international students who require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for a study permit.  Please see esl.ucalgary.ca/policies for more information. 

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Type
Class
Days
M, W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Sep 17, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or $850.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Section Notes

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Type
Class
Days
M, W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Sep 17, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or 50% deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Section Notes

PAL-Eligible Course Section: This course section is limited to international students who require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for a study permit.  Please see esl.ucalgary.ca/policies for more information. 

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Type
Class
Days
M, W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Jan 05, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2026 to Apr 02, 2026
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or $850.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Section Notes

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Type
Class
Days
M, W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Jan 05, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2026 to Apr 02, 2026
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or 50% deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Section Notes

PAL-Eligible Course Section: This course section is limited to international students who require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for a study permit.  Please see esl.ucalgary.ca/policies for more information. 

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Type
Class
Days
M, W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Apr 20, 2026
Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Apr 21, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2026 to Jul 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or $850.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Section Notes

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Note: Program dates and fee are tentative and subject to change. Please check esl.ucalgary.ca for the latest information.

Type
Class
Days
M, W, F
Time
8:30AM to 12:15PM
Dates
Apr 20, 2026
Type
Class
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:50PM
Dates
Apr 21, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2026 to Jul 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
Hours
250.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $4,975.00 or 50% deposit Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
Textbooks included
Section Notes

PAL-Eligible Course Section: This course section is limited to international students who require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for a study permit.  Please see esl.ucalgary.ca/policies for more information. 

Late Registrations: Students who register after the full payment deadline (<14 days before program start date) may receive delayed access to D2L and UPass.

Note: Program dates and fee are tentative and subject to change. Please check esl.ucalgary.ca for the latest information.

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