Intensive Academic English Program

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The IAEP helps students meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement for most programs at the University of Manitoba (undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and certificate programs).

The IAEP has six levels of study, each consisting of 24 hours of classes per week for 14 weeks. The program begins in January, May and September of each year. On average, there are fewer than 12 students in each class.

Over 80 per cent of students who enter the IAEP successfully complete the program and begin their degree at the University of Manitoba. Research shows that students who complete the IAEP: 

• have higher marks in their degree program than other international students,
• have higher first year GPAs than Canadian Students and
• are more likely to complete their degree than other international or Canadian students.

Foundations Level

This course focuses on foundational English skills in oral communication, vocabulary acquisition and grammar development. This course emphasizes basic English language skills necessary for daily life settings

Levels 1 to 4 

Levels 1-4 of the IAEP are designed to prepare intermediate and advanced level students for academic study. The program emphasizes the English language skills necessary for university success.

Level 5

Also known as the Academic English Program for University and College Entrance (AEPUCE), The IAEP's Level 5 is designed to prepare students for admission to the University of Manitoba. Students who successfully pass Level 5 meet the English Language Proficiency requirements of most programs at the University of Manitoba and other institutions.

Please check the specific English Language Proficiency requirements for your program of interest. 

New 6-month program option

This option is intended for students who want to improve their English and plan to study for up to six months at the English Language Centre’s Intensive Academic English Program.

Intakes:

• September to February (Fall intake and “Winter A” intake)
• March to August (“Winter B” intake and Spring intake)

Please note that Winter A and Winter B intakes are half-terms. Fall and Spring are full terms (14 weeks).

Students will only be placed in the Foundations Level or Levels 1-4

For more information and to apply, please contact elc@umanitoba.ca

In order to be eligible for the IAEP, students must:

• be 17 or older before the start of the term,
• meet Canadian Study Permit (Visa) requirements,
• read, understand and abide by all program guidelines including the refund policy 

Level 5 entrance requirements

If you have already achieved one of these minimum test scores, you may be eligible to enter Level 5 of the IAEP directly:

• 5.5 (Academic) or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). 
• 5.5 (Academic) or higher in the International English Language Testing System Indicator (IELTS Indicator) 
• Minimum 16 in each component and 70 overall on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
• 50 or higher in the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
• 45 Pearson Test of English (PTE)
• Duolingo English Test (95 and above) 

To be admitted directly into Level 5, you must submit test scores by the documentation deadline for the term in which you would like to study. TOEFL test scores must be made verifiable online by electronically releasing the result to our institution (code 0973). For other tests, you must submit an original copy or a scanned version of your test score report by email to elc@umanitoba.ca or by mail to 520 University Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada. 

There are four different entrance options for the Intensive Academic English Program, based on whether you have already applied for other programs at the University of Manitoba.

We look forward to welcoming you to Winnipeg and Canada. If you have any questions or concerns during the application process, please contact us.

* $336 per week (24 hours of instruction per week)

Fees are subject to change without notice and are listed in Canadian funds (CAD). 

We cannot send a letter of acceptance before these payments have been received. The balance of fees is due one month before the program start date.

Students will also be required to pay the Manitoba International Student Health Plan fee. 

In the Intensive Academic English Program, you'll learn both in the classroom and in the community. The Student Life Coordinator and Student Life Leaders coordinate social events for ELC students to learn more about Canadian culture and university life.