A bridging program for ESL Students
Lakehead English Communication Programs (LECP) is a bridging program
designed to improve international students' English language
proficiency in order to be more academically successful. International
students who successfully meet our academic requirements but are just
below our English proficiency requirements are encouraged to participate in LECP. Students who fall into this category are encouraged to apply
for their regular Lakehead University program of choice, and once all
documents, including English proficiency tests and scores, are received, students will be automatically considered for admission into an LECP.
Once
students are admitted, they will be enrolled in one or two non-credit
English communication bridging courses to enhance their English language
skills and abilities. Upon successful completion of the courses and
achievement of the Canadian Languages Benchmark level 8,
students will be admitted into their program of study. There is also the
option for students to take degree-credit course[s] concurrently,
thereby working towards their degree requirements.
Quick Facts
- Fall term LECPs begin Monday September 12, 2011 and run until Monday December 5, 2011. Winter term LECPs begin Friday January 6, 2012 and run until Thursday April 5, 2012. Students unable to begin the program at these times can check back to our website for future start dates
- Programs
take place in a group setting so students are able to meet their peers,
and find support to assist them throughout the program
- Flexible deadlines
- Bridges you into one of our regular programs upon successful completion
- Programs are short and comprehensive
- Students will experience Thunder Bay and Canadian culture as well as the academic culture of Lakehead University
