Integrated English Online Program (IEOP)

Program Overview

St. Lawrence College is offering students the opportunity to learn English from the comfort of their homes around the world. This online program allows students to access quality curricula on an e-learning platform and engage in live video conferencing with qualified ESL teachers in Canada. Benefits of the online program include:

Flexible schedule for online activities
Interactive live sessions to improve your skills quickly
Personalized learning to target your needs
Making friends with students from different cultures and learning about cross-cultural communication
Meeting the English proficiency requirement for a college program (see the requirements to progress)
Improving your skills not only in English but also learning effective study skills
Saving on living costs while studying English online through a Canadian public college

Program Features

12-week intensive learning, focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and academic study skills
Live practice sessions (10 hours per week. Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am - 10:30 am Toronto time. Convert to your time zone). If these times don’t work for you, you can explore our personalized POET program
Teacher-guided online activities (10-15 hours per week on your own schedule)
One-on-one tutorials (2 hours per week interaction tailored to your needs)
Find a sample timetable below

Note: The session time(s) will be assigned based on availability, class size, and the student's time zone within their country of residence. The class schedule is subject to change due to the enrolment numbers. If a class is cancelled due to low enrolment, you will be offered to move to another class or to switch to our Private Online English Tutoring program.

Program Structure

IEOP Foundation

12-week course for students in Pre-Intermediate level. Check your level of English here
Study from the comfort of your home
Learn the foundations of English to prepare yourself for traveling to Canada
Please note that students in IEOP Foundation will not be eligible for a support letter for visa purposes until they move to IEOP Pathway

IEOP Pathway

Two 12-week levels for students in Intermediate and Advanced levels. Check your level of English here
Study from the comfort of your home or from Canada
Master your English skills to progress to an academic program at St. Lawrence College
Students in IEOP Pathway will be eligible for a support letter for visa purposes. However, please note that this program does not require students to have a Study Permit so we cannot guarantee that your application is successful. Please contact the international office in your region for further assistance

Requirements to progress to the next level of study

IEOP Foundation

60% on the final grade to progress to Intermediate

IEOP Pathway

60% on the final grade to progress from IEOP Pathway Intermediate to Advanced
To enter Certificate/Diploma programs at SLC: 70% on the final grade IEOP Pathway Advanced
To enter Degree/Graduate Certificate/Program Pairs programs at SLC: 85% on the final grade IEOP Pathway Advanced

Note: the credential earned from this program is only one piece required for admission to academic programs. Students are still required to meet other admission requirements to enter the academic program. Different programs may have different requirements.

	70% Final Grade	85% Final Grade
1-Year Certificate 12 Certificate programs	X	X
2-Year Diploma 34 Diploma programs	X	X
3-Year Advanced Diploma 14 advanced diploma programs	X	X
4-Year Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Business Administration Degree		X
Graduate Certificates 9 Graduate Certificates		X

Planning to apply to IEOP and an Academic Program at SLC at the same time?

Students may take IEOP to meet proof of English proficiency for an academic program at St. Lawrence College.

Applications for academic programs have to be submitted via OCAS-IAS application platform. You can find our detailed application guide and access OCAS platform to submit your application here.

Note: please make sure to attach proof of registration for IEOP to your academic application. To get that document fill out the IEOP registration form below.

Need help with your application? Make sure to contact one of our Recruitment Coordinators.

Our Students

"I am so happy with this online class. It exceeded my expectations. The class is easy to understand, and my classmates are all very friendly. I did not waste any time during the pandemic. The classes helped me improve my English."

Thi Binh Nguyen (Vietnam)

"Coming to St. Lawrence college is a dream come true. My experience at IEOP was like being with family. I am sure that continuing my studies in Marketing will be the best decision for me and my family. Thank you, St. Lawrence College."

Luis Carlos Cardona Marin (Colombia)

"Since I started my English program at SLC, my experience has been spectacular, I am very happy to be part of the SLC Family. Thank you very much to the teachers and the entire SLC team for the constant support. Since I arrived in Kingston they have always been in communication to find out how we are doing."

Matias Riquelme Seguel (Chile)

"I want to thank SLC, my professors, and the college staff for giving me the opportunity to study and apply for a scholarship. It was a valuable experience that has made me feel that I am an important part of the college, and it has given me the confidence that hard work in learning is essential and can be rewarded. I am motivated to study even harder in the future!"

Dariya Galayeva (Kazakhstan)

"I am happy and excited to be a part of SLC. I took the IEOP program, starting at the Intermediate level. It has been a great challenge for me to take classes online, because this requires a greater dedication, but it has been an interesting experience. My teachers have been excellent, my colleagues are very friendly. It is an incredibly positive environment, in which I feel very encouraged to continue learning English."

Maria Esther Yoga Moreno (Dominican Republic)

Program Dates

Spring Intake

Registration deadline: April 19, 2022
Orientation: May 18, 2022
Program start date: May 24, 2022
Program end date: August 12, 2022

Fall Intake

Orientation: September 7, 2022
Program start date: September 13, 2022
Program end date: December 2, 2022
Grading: December 7, 2022
Completing Ceremony: December 12, 2022

Sample Timetable (Time zone in EST)

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Morning	Live Class	Live Class	Live Class	Live Class
Afternoon	One-on-one Tutorial	Self-study	One-on-one Tutorial	Self-study
Night	Self-study	Self-study	Self-study	Self-study

English Level Requirement: The program accepts students with Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced levels of English. Students who do not have official English test score (eg. Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL etc.) are required to take the Online SLC Placement Test to determine their English level.

Requirements to progress to the next level of study:

For students at Advanced level (English 125)
If you achieve 70% on the final grade, you are eligible to enter SLC Certificate and Diploma programs. If you achieve 85%, you are eligible to enter Degree and Graduate Certificate programs.
For students at Intermediate Level (ENGLISH 120)
If you achieve 60% on the final grade, you are eligible to go to the Advanced level.
For students at Pre-Intermediate Level (ENGLISH 115)
If you achieve 60% on the final grade, you are eligible to go to the Intermediate level.

Note the credential earned from this program is only one piece required for admission to academic programs. Students are still required to meet other admission requirements to enter the academic program. Different programs may have different requirements.

Fees & Expenses

Registration Fee: $100 for new applicants
12-week Program Fee: $3,800 CAD

Note: the fees listed above are for 2021-2022 academic year. Fees are indicated in Canadian Dollars and can be changed without notice.

Starting from Fall 2022 semester, a $100 Technology and Course Material fee will be added into the tuition.

Questions?

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