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The Winter 2025 application deadline for all credit programs for Canadians/Permanent Residents has been extended to October 15, 2024.

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McGill SCS Certificate of Proficiency in English for Professional Communication

Learning English unlocks a world of opportunity, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re looking to build your career or simply boost your confidence, you’ll benefit from the most up-to-date teaching methods.

This program focuses on:

  • Oral expression
  • Written expression
  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading comprehension
  • Vocabulary, grammar, and writing structures

Note that all students must take a Placement Test in order to be admitted to the program.

Program Outline: Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - English for Professional Communication

Course Schedule

 

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Type:   Certificate
Courses:   10
Credits:   30
Schedule:   Full-time or Part-time
Time:   Evenings, Saturdays, weekday mornings
Delivery:  In-person
Unit:   Global & Strategic Comm.
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Learning Outcomes


The program is designed to enable you to:

  • Receive a McGill Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication
  • Participate in meetings, interviews, and oral presentations
  • Prepare written letters, articles, and reports
  • Communicate in English in formal and informal situations
  • Gain the confidence to work in English in the Quebec professional context

Program Courses

Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - English for Professional Communication (30 Credits)


Admission Requirements


To be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency in English for Professional Communication, students must:

  • Take a Placement Test and place into a level no higher than Intermediate High (CEEN 331/CEEN 332).
  • Be at least 18 years of age and hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC) or equivalent.
  • Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as Mature students.

All students must complete a Placement Test in English prior to applying for admission.
 


Placement Test


In order to begin studying in the Certificate of Proficiency in English for Professional Communication, all new students are required to take a Placement Test in English. Test results are used to evaluate your current level of proficiency and determine which level and course you can register in according to our program structure. Students can take the test once per session and the results are valid for one year.

2024 placement test dates:

Date

December 12 - December 14, 2023

January 3 - January 5

January 30 - February 1

March 12 - March 14

March 26 - March 28

April 2 - April 4

April 9 - April 11

April 16 - April 18

 April 23- April 25

May 14 - May 16

June 11 - June 13

July 9 - July 11

July 23 - July 25

July 30 - August 1

August 6 - August 8

August 13 - August 15

August 20 - August 22

August 27 - August 29

September 3 - September 5

October 1 - October 3

October 29 - October 31

November 12 - November 14

November 26 - November 28

December 3 - December 5

December 10 - December 12

January 7 - January 9


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Be sure to review all the necessary instructions and guidelines to help make your application process smooth and easy.

How to Apply

Application Deadlines

Language Requirements

Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

International Students

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Need help applying?

Contact us at info.conted [at] mcgill.ca
or call 514-398-6200


Questions about your admission?

Contact us at admissions.scs [at] mcgill.ca
or call 514-398-6200

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