English as a Second Language

ESL Placement Test

How to Apply and Enrol to ESL 

Program Details

Entrance Requirements

• All students must apply online for NAIT's ESL program and then take the NAIT ESL Placement Test.
• NAIT’s ESL Level 1 is not for absolute beginners. Students must have some ability in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Students who place below NAIT ESL Level 1 (equivalent to about CLB3) will not be eligible to register.

Tuition & Fees

Program Length

Program length is individual and will depend on your starting level and learning goals.

Intakes:

Where It Can Take You

Students who pass Level 6 meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for entrance into most NAIT certificate, diploma, or degree programs.

Conditional Admission

Starting October 1, 2019, NAIT will grant conditional admission into select programs for students who begin their studies through NAIT ESL classes. Applicants who meet the requirements and successfully complete their NAIT ESL Level 6 courses in the September and January terms can start their chosen NAIT degree or diploma program in May of the same academic year.

ESL applicants can receive conditional admission into the following programs:

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Business Administration
• Bachelor of Technology

To qualify for conditional admission into Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Technology or Business Administration diploma, applicants must:

• Have 5.5 in IELTS (academic) or 70 in TOEFLIBT
• Meet the academic requirements (from high school or university/college)
• Place at ESL Level 5 or higher when starting their Fall or Winter ESL studies

How To Apply

• Make sure you meet the minimum entrance requirements for Conditional Admission listed above
• Apply for either the Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor or Business Administration, or Business Administration program
• Submit a separate application to ESL level 6 for the term before the start date of your chosen program. ESL applications are submitted through NAIT Continuing Education
• If you meet the requirements, you will receive a Conditional Admission into your program of choice
• Keep up with your deadlines (enrolment, tuition, etc.) listed in your MyNAIT Portal

How to Apply and Enrol to ESL 

Brush up on English one course at a time

20 hour workshop-style courses allow you to focus on specific language needs. Enhance your academic writing, or strengthen your pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills. Class sizes are small to ensure customized feedback from your instructor.

Current short course availability

How to Apply and Enrol to ESL 

Are You An International Student?

International students are students who:

1. Plan to study at NAIT for more than one Level of ESL and need a Canadian post-secondary study permit, OR
2. Plan to study at NAIT for only one level of ESL - as a Visitor to Canada. Please meet with an advisor to find out more

International Students must apply online for NAIT's English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. International Students with a with a valid study permit are required to study full-time in NAIT's ESL Program.

Minimum Language Requirements

The NAIT ESL Program does not suit absolute beginners. Students must have some ability in English. To learn if you meet NAIT’s minimum language skills in Reading and Listening, you can take a free CLB online self-assessment. If you score lower than a CLB 3, you may not be ready to take ESL at NAIT. All students must take the ESL Placement Test when they arrive at NAIT.
 

How to Apply and Enrol to ESL