Intensive Academic Preparation 1 – IAP 1

Program Overview

The IAP is designed to help students meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement for most programs at the RMC. IAP level 1 focuses on developing student’s basic academic reading and writing skills, preparing student’s listening skills, and develop speaking and presentation skills essential for academic success.

To support and complement both synchronous and asynchronous classroom learning, IAP students will receive individual counselling and assistance from the Academic Resource Center with their learning programs.  In addition, students will participate in social and cultural activities at the College.

IAP level 1 is designed to give students the skills, strategies and confidence needed to succeed in the Canadian college vocational system. Upon successful completion of this intensive course, students will establish a high-intermediate level of English language fluency inline with an IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic Band).

Admission Requirements

In order to qualify into the IEAP foundation level I, student need a minimum score of 50% on the college’s English Placement Test, an IELTS score of nor less than 5.0, or other equivalent.

For more information on language requirements where internationally-recognized tests and other equivalencies are accepted, see appendix A at the end of this program outline.

Course Outline

Tuition and Duration