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STEP Certificate (Summer Transition through English Prep) at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

An intensive seven-week academic English bridging program for English-language learners who plan to pursue undergraduate studies at McMaster and almost meet the university's language proficiency requirements. Students develop the academic English skills needed for a successful transition into their first-year program in September.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Linguistics and Languages  |  Duration: Seven weeks  |  Intake: Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Acceptance into STEP includes a conditional offer of admission from a McMaster undergraduate program; applicants should almost meet the university's English proficiency requirements. Following successful completion of the certificate, students move on to their undergraduate studies.

Intake: Summer

Duration: Seven weeks

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