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English for Academic Purposes & University Transfer (College Prep English)

INFO SESSIONS & TOURS   English as a Second Language Next Date: Oct 06, 2010 more information »

These courses are designed for students who wish to prepare for study in Canadian colleges, universities or other post-secondary institutions. Full-time and part-time courses are offered weekdays in the morning, afternoon and evenings, as well as Saturdays.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For more information, please call 604.443.8600 or check the International Education website at http://study.vcc.ca

If you know the admission requirements,

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Program Description Admission Requirements Program Status

Apply to this Program Fees and Other Costs Additional Information Courses and Timetables

Program Description

1. COMPREHENSIVE FULL-TIME COURSES

- English 059 (Writing 0765, Reading 0766, Oral Skills 0767)

- English 098 (Writing 0885, Reading 0886, Oral Skills 0882)

- English 099 (Writing 0995, Reading 0996, Oral Skills 0992)

2. PART-TIME COURSES

Writing, Reading and Oral Skills can be taken separately. One or two courses can be taken each semester.

3. UNIVERSITY TRANSFER CREDIT COURSES

First year university English courses (ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102) are combined with Integrated Language Support courses (ENGL 1001 and ENGL 1002) to help second language learners succeed at this level. ENGL 1101 and 1102 are each assigned 3.0 credits and are transferable to all degree granting post-secondary institutions in BC.

4. NON-CREDIT COURSES

TOEFL Skills, Pronunciation & Communication Skills, and Grammar and Meaning run at various times of the year.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, April, September Varies VCC Transcript Broadway Part or Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

- Successful completion of Upper Advanced English or equivalent

*New students to VCC who have taken English as a Second Language courses at other institutions should bring copies of their most recent transcripts and/or registration.

Program Status

Accepting applications

Apply to this Program

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 See Timetable for Fees

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $5,328 (4 months) $134

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee Varies Student union fee Varies Other costs Assessment fee (if required): $50

Additional Information

For more information, phone 604.871.7258 or visit: http://eslprograms.vcc.ca

Courses and Timetables

Program Timetable:

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