How do English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs shape international student success in Canadian colleges and universities? Do students who complete EAP programs perform better academically than those who do not? How do outcomes such as Grade Point Average (GPA) and retention differ between students who complete EAP programs and those who do not?
This webinar will present findings from a multi-institutional study on the academic outcomes of international students who completed EAP programs at Canadian colleges and universities. Using institutional data from 2018–2023, the study compares GPA and retention rates between EAP and non-EAP students, highlighting the impact of EAP programs on academic success in Canadian post-secondary education.
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Webinar Type: Research
Categories: EAP, Colleges & Universities
Teaching Sectors: College/University (EAP)
Participant Level: All levels
Dr. Danielle Freitas is an accomplished higher education leader with over 17 years of progressive experience in higher education. She is the Associate Dean of the English Language Institute at Fanshawe College and holds a Post-Doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University, a Ph.D. in Language and Literacies Education with a specialization in Collaborative, International, and Development Education (CIDE) from the University of Toronto (OISE), a Master of Arts in Second Language Education with a specialization in CIDE from the University of Toronto (OISE), and a second Master of Arts in TESOL from the University College London (IOE).
Julian Inglis serves as Associate Director of ESL at Brock University, bringing over 25 years of experience in university English language programming across Canada. His academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Linguistics from McGill University and a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Vancouver Community College. Throughout his career, Julian has demonstrated sustained commitment to the field through active participation in Languages Canada, where he has contributed to multiple committees and strategic initiatives. His leadership experience includes serving as past co-chair of both the Quality Assurance Committee and the Public Sector Working Group, roles that reflect his commitment to quality assurance, institutional collaboration, and sector-wide advocacy.
Valerie Kilgour is the Director, Membership & Quality Assurance for Languages Canada, Canada’s national association for accreditation of English and French language education. Previously, Valerie was the manager of the Laurier English & Academic Foundation Program at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has taught English abroad and in Canada.
Dr. Chenxi He is a Senior Researcher at Academica Group, conducting market research throughout every stage including environmental scan, survey design and data collection, interviews, data analysis, and report delivery. Chenxi holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and has years of quantitative research experience in various academic and research settings.
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