English Language Proficiency

Program overview

Athabasca University’s online English Language Proficiency program will help prepare you for success in 3 areas:

1. University entrance and studies – get the language skills you need for success in university-level courses.
2. Employment – enter the workforce at a level that reflects your skills, background, and education; and communicate in the workplace effectively.
3. Social situations – maximize your potential in a variety of settings.

The English Language Proficiency program is not an undergraduate program. It is a program made up of specific courses to improve your English language skills. After completing this program, you should be able to use English to communicate in a variety of settings.

Completion times

Finish this program in as little as 2 years of part-time study. There is no time limit for completion.

Admission requirements

Before enrolling in this program, you must take the online self-assessment test. If you need guidance, you can contact the English Language Studies coordinator.

You must be 16 or older to become an AU student. You can enrol any time and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

How to apply

You can apply to AU online any time. Once you’ve completed the online application form and paid the one-time general application fee, you’re officially an AU student and can start registering in courses.

You should enrol as an unclassified (non-program) student if you want to take the English Language Proficiency program.

• How to enrol in an undergraduate program

Program requirements

To complete the program you will need to fulfil all the requirements of the certificate.

• Requirements: Certificate of Completion in English Language Proficiency

Required courses

Detailed information about courses in this program can be accessed using the following link:

Tuition and fees

Once you have paid the initial application fee, tuition is pay-as-you-go for each course registration. Course fees vary depending on your location and other factors.

• Calculate your course cost

Continuing education

Completing this program will prepare you for success in any of our other programs. Find programs and courses.