About

The EAP program is designed for student success. You will develop language, cultural and academic skills that will give you an advantage in your university studies, your career, and your life.

The EAP program has four levels, each designed to build on existing skills and teach new language specifically to help you prepare for university.

Placement

Students are required to upload the test results to your application via the online supplemental items list. 

Accepted proofs of English proficiency:

  • IELTS (Academic)
  • TOEFL iBT – Official scores must be sent to institution #0980
  • Duolingo – request your results be sent to the University of Saskatchewan
  • ILAC Pathway

Test results are valid for two years from test date. These test scores will determine which level you are placed in.

After you have submitted a complete application, your score will be validated and you will be contacted by email to confirm your placement level. 

Important Dates

July 15, 2023

Application deadline*

 

August 1, 2023

Tuition deposit deadline

Last day to pay $700 Fall tuition deposit

September 1, 2023

100% Payment deadline

Last day to pay 100% Fall tuition and fees without additional penalties**

September 6, 2023

Orientation
Open to all New and Current students

Check your Canvas Course invitation. Go to the Canvas Course to find more details about Orientation.

September 7, 2023

First day of classes

Classes start at 8:30AM CST

September 15, 2023

Withdrawal deadline

Last day to withdraw from Fall classes with 50% tuition refund; "W" grade assigned

September 16, 2023 to the end of term

Withdrawal deadline

Last day to withdraw from Fall classes with 0% tuition refund; "W" grade assigned

December 6, 2023

End of term

Fall term

November 15, 2023

Application deadline*

 

December 1, 2023

Tuition deposit deadline

Last day to pay $700 Fall tuition deposit

January 1, 2024

100% Payment deadline

Last day to pay 100% Fall tuition and fees without additional penalties**

January 3, 2024

First day of classes

Classes start at 8:30AM CST

January 15, 2024

Withdrawal deadline

Last day to withdraw from Fall classes with 50% tuition refund; "W" grade assigned

January 16, 2024 to the end of term

Withdrawal deadline

Last day to withdraw from Fall classes with 0% tuition refund; "W" grade assigned

April 3, 2024

End of term

Winter term

Details coming soon.

April 30, 2023

Application deadline*

 

April 1, 2023

Tuition deposit deadline

Last day to pay $700 Spring/Summer tuition deposit

May 1, 2023

100% Payment deadline

Last day to pay 100% Spring/Summer tuition and fees without additional penalties**

May 3, 2023

Orientation
Open to all New and Current students

Check your Canvas Course invitation. Go to the Canvas Course to find more details about Orientation.

May 4, 2023

First day of classes

Classes start at 8:30AM CST

May 15, 2023

Withdrawal deadline

Last day to withdraw from Spring/Summer classes with 50% tuition refund; "W" grade assigned

May 16, 2023 to the end of term

Withdrawal deadline

Last day to withdraw from Spring/Summer classes with 0% tuition refund; "W" grade assigned

July 31, 2023

End of term

Spring/Summer term

* $150 EAP application fee is non-refundable
** If for reason of visa refusal (and proof submitted). If no proof submitted, $700 is non-refundable

Tuition

The following tuition and fees estimates show a typical amount an international student could expect to pay per term if enrolled in the English for Academic Purposes program. Students in face-to-face classes will be assessed additional student fees, which are used to fund specific student benefits available to on-campus students. Tuition includes the cost of learning materials and resources. Information about financial support can be found here.

For questions about tuition and fees, please contact learnenglish@usask.ca.

Tuition USask Student fees Total cost
(per term)
Level 1 - Intro $5,400 CAD $196.50-$393 CAD* $5,596.50-$5,793 CAD
Level 2 - Intermediate $5,400 CAD $196.50-$393 CAD* $5,596.50-$5,793 CAD
Level 3 - Academic Preparation $5,400 CAD $196.50-$393 CAD* $5,596.50-$5,793 CAD
Level 4 - Academic Success $5,400 CAD $196.50-$393 CAD* $5,596.50-$5,793 CAD

*Rate will vary by term.

Refund policy
  • Application fee ($150 Cdn) is non-refundable.
  • Tuition deposit and tuition payments only refundable (100%) up to the first day of the month the term begins due to visa refusal (letter of refusal required).
  • If no notice of withdrawal or deferral is provided before the first day of the month the term begins, 0% refund eligible.
  • If student withdraws within first two weeks of term, 50% refund of tuition paid to date.
  • Student withdraws after second full week of term, 0% refund.

Class schedule

Students can anticipate a minimum of 20 hours of learning each week for the duration of the program term.

This learning is made up of a combination of daily synchronous instructor-led classes, independent study, learning resources sessions and tutorials. We also offer extra student activities and workshops.

Students in the EAP program should be available daily (Monday-Friday) between the hours of 8:30am-12:00pm (CST - Saskatchewan time).

Class tutorials

You can sign up for free extra help from your classroom teacher each week.

Questions?

Email: learnenglish@usask.ca

University of Saskatchewan Language Centre
232 R.J.D. Williams Building
221 Cumberland Ave. N.
Saskatoon, SK  S7N 1M3
Canada