{"d_course_id":78442730,"d_course_code":"3780","d_course_name":"Academic English - Online","d_course_description":"<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:#333333\">Develop your<\/span> language as a tool for use in academic and other environments. The Academic English Online Program takes a theme-based integrated skills approach with attention to and development of all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasis is on the skills and strategies needed to understand and respond to authentic reading and listening texts through writing and speaking. You will engage in tasks that develop your ability to express yourself and successfully interact in a variety of academic settings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The online program will be delivered through Canvas, the Learning Management System used at the University of Toronto. To ensure an interactive, engaging, and dynamic online experience, you will be using\u00a0Zoom, Discussion Board, and other interactive tools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:#333333\">A grade of B or higher at Level 60 in Academic English satisfies the language proficiency requirement for admission to undergraduate and most graduate programs at the University of Toronto. Some other universities and colleges also accept this as proof of language proficiency.<\/span><\/p>","d_course_outcome":"<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"color:#333333\">Produce complex and well-developed pieces of writing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"color:#333333\">Build your academic speaking, listening, and reading skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"color:#333333\">Interact in an academic setting with confidence<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"color:#333333\">Develop communication skills necessary for academic success<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"color:#333333\">Demonstrate knowledge of university culture<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","d_course_prerequisite":"<p class=\"x\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"background:#f7f9fb\"><span style=\"color:#262626\">Academic English Online is designed for English language learners with high intermediate to advanced proficiency in English. Before the beginning of the program, learners will take a placement test to determine their level of proficiency and eligibility to register. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:#262626\">Please contact <\/span><\/span><a href=\"mailto:academic.elp@utoronto.ca\"><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:#1f5699\">academic.elp@utoronto.ca<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:#262626\"> to arrange for a placement test. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","d_course_recommended":"","d_course_keyword":"","d_course_max_course_hours":null,"d_course_note":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\">Real-time (synchronous) classes will be held online from Monday to Friday and delivered during Eastern Standard Time (EST). An additional 120 hours will be dedicated to working independently and with other students on group tasks. All fees are in Canadian dollars.\u00a0<\/span>The total fee includes tuition and class materials. For international learners living in Canada, health insurance is available and can be applied during registration<span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:black\">. Please <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.utoronto.ca\/english-language-program\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact Us\"><span style=\"color:#2f5496\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:black\"> for details.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:#262626\">Please contact <\/span><\/span><a href=\"mailto:academic.elp@utoronto.ca\"><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:#1f5699\">academic.elp@utoronto.ca<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"color:#262626\"> to arrange for a placement test.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary noFloat\" href=\"mailto:academic.elp@utoronto.ca\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"To register in the program, please contact academic.elp@utoronto.ca\">To register in the program, please contact academic.elp@utoronto.ca<\/a>","is_elp":true,"is_new":false,"is_micro_credential":0,"is_accelerated":false,"semesters":["Fall - 26"],"start_months":["October 2026"],"instruction_methods":["ON-LINE"],"locations":[],"schedule_types":["Online"],"program_area":[{"id":59589752,"name":"English Language Program"},{"id":59592345,"name":"English for Academic Purposes"}],"certificates":[],"associations":[],"sections":[{"d_section_id":158207748,"d_section_code":"016","d_semester_name":"Fall - 26","d_semester_begin_date":"2026-09-01","start_month":"October 2026","d_section_is_tba":false,"instruction_methods":["ON-LINE"],"d_section_fee":6420,"has_taxes":false,"schedules":[{"d_section_schedule_id":158207754,"d_campus_name":"","d_section_schedule_is_tba":false,"d_section_schedule_is_distance":false,"d_section_schedule_start_date":"2026-10-26","d_section_schedule_end_date":"2026-12-18","d_section_schedule_start_time":"08:30:00","d_section_schedule_end_time":"11:30:00","d_section_schedule_type":"Online","d_section_schedule_days":["Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday"],"d_section_schedule_session":"40","d_section_schedule_update_time":"2026-06-24 14:45:04"}],"sessions":"40","d_section_start_date":"2026-10-26","d_section_end_date":"2026-12-18","m_section_is_accelerated":false,"d_section_is_distance":false,"d_section_is_self_paced":false,"d_section_self_paced_max_days":null,"instructors":[],"d_section_notes":"","d_section_update_time":"2026-09-01 08:54:43"}],"external_sections":[{"url":"mailto:academic.elp@utoronto.ca","button_text":"To register in the program, please contact academic.elp@utoronto.ca","notes":null}],"related_courses":[],"featured_video":null,"video_caption":null,"d_course_update_time":"2026-10-04 16:01:14"}