About the Program
This eight-month certificate program helps you build the English language and academic skills you need to succeed in postsecondary studies and the workplace. You’ll develop confidence in writing, reading, speaking and listening, while using technology to support your learning.
This program prepares you for your next step — whether that’s continuing your studies with a diploma, degree, graduate certificate or master’s program, or entering the workforce with greater confidence and readiness.
This program is ideal for domestic students (Canadian citizens or permanent residents) preparing for full-time study at an Ontario polytechnic or college, or who want to improve their English and academic skills. International students should visit the English Language Institute.
If you are unsure if you are eligible to apply to this program as a domestic or international student, please contact the Student Recruitment team.
If you’re looking for flexible evening or weekend English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, explore Seneca’s part-time options.
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Starts
January, May, September
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered online and is also available in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. With hybrid delivery, some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students choosing hybrid delivery will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Critical thinking and problem soliving
- Clear, professional communication
- Self and social awareness
- Civic and social responsibility
- Foundational vocational skills
Your Career
As a graduate of this program, you may be able to apply to a diploma, degree or graduate certificate program of your choice.
Program Learning Outcomes
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into both self and society.
- Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to develop communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
- Understand and utilize critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques.
- Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
- Employ basic vocational, skills drawn from the areas of the Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences of Vocational Studies (Business, Technology).
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
