Guaranteed Admission Pathway (GAP) - Bachelor of Arts

University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Canada

50531

Last updated: 16/04/2025

About Guaranteed Admission Pathway (GAP) - Bachelor of Arts

The combination of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) and the Open Learning program provides a flexible option for guaranteed admission to Bachelor of Arts degrees at the University of Guelph. This pathway saves students time by allowing them to complete four courses toward their degree while they are finishing their advanced English language courses.

A few days prior to the start of the program, students will be tested for placement into the appropriate English class level.

How it Works (The following steps are required for the Guaranteed Admission Pathway):

Complete the advanced level of the English Language Certificate Program
Complete four undergraduate courses with a 70% cumulative average
Enter the degree program with four advanced credits toward the degree

ELCP Language levels (The duration of each level is seven weeks. The levels are divided as follows):

Levels 1 and 2 - High beginner level
Levels 3 and 4 - Low intermediate level
Levels 5 and 6 - Intermediate level - most students who have studied English in secondary school enter the program at this level or higher
Levels 7 and 8 - High intermediate level
Levels 9 and 10 - Advanced level. Completion of both Level 9 and Level 10 meets the English proficiency requirement for entry into undergraduate and graduate degree programs

Note: This program is intended only for students who have not studied at a post-secondary institution. Students must achieve an overall average of 80% or higher in levels 7 and 8, or in levels 8 and 9 to be eligible to begin Open Learning degree-credit courses while completing the advanced level of ELCP.

Tuition (1st year)

$13,284.00 CAD

Application Fee

$175.00 CAD

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

English as Second Language (ESL)

Average Graduate Diploma

4-24 Month Esl Program

Cost of Living

$20,635.00 CAD / Year

Gross Tuition

$12,684.00 CAD / First Year

Application Fee

$153.75 CAD

Guaranteed Admission Pathway (GAP) - Bachelor of Arts

About Guaranteed Admission Pathway (GAP) - Bachelor of Arts

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