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Foundation of University College Pathway UCP 400
- Halifax, Canada
- 0.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Ten-week English and academic-skills pathway level in Halifax. Pathway for certificate and diploma programmes at partner institutions.
What you will learn
- Build subject knowledge and transferable analytical skills in University College Pathway UCP 400. Apply appropriate methods to problems in this field
- work on academic or practical tasks
- and communicate findings clearly.
Career outcomes
- Entry to partner colleges and universities in Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland (including Dalhousie
- Saint Mary's
- Acadia
- Mount Allison
- Memorial
- NSCC)
Curriculum
- Ten-week level with 35 lessons of 45 minutes a week: 20 General English morning lessons plus 15 pathway-focused elective lessons in the afternoon. Classes hold up to 14 students. A pathway coordinator reviews progress and liaises with partner institutions. The school advises how many levels each student needs.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Aimed at students heading to a Canadian college or university programme; the school places the student in the UCP/PGP level (UCP 400 for certificate and diploma programmes
- UCP 500 for bachelor and some master programmes)
Accepted academic background
Aimed at students heading to a Canadian college or university programme; the school places the student in the UCP/PGP level (UCP 400 for certificate and diploma programmes, UCP 500 for bachelor and some master programmes)
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and eligibility. Prepare academic transcripts and any program-specific supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit required language test results if applicable. Pay any applicable application fee. Check your application status and await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,210 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $185 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Halifax |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Oxford International Language College Halifax |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
November 2026
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
December 2026
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.25 years.
Tuition is $5,210 CAD per year. The application fee is $185 CAD. The estimated living cost is $11,100 CAD.

