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Foundation of English Language

Okanagan College

  • Kelowna, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Okanagan College campus

About the program

One-year English certificate in four levels that builds listening, Speaking, Reading and writing skills.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build foundational understanding of English Language
  • Improve academic communication and research skills
  • And prepare for further study.

Career outcomes

  • Further study in the English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Curriculum

  • Four semesters in a one-year certificate
  • With courses in listening and speaking (ELLS)
  • Reading and writing (ELRW
  • ELR
  • ELW) at each level. Students enter at the level matching their placement score. Graduation needs at least 65% in the level-four courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 18 by first semester
  • Placement by OCELA
  • IELTS (below 3.5 to 4.5)
  • TOEFL iBT or Duolingo (below 45 to 70) score
  • No GPA
  • Placement by OCELA test
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL or Duolingo score
  • No GPA.

Accepted academic background

Age 18 by the first semester (or equivalent to B.C. Grade 12), Level placed by English test score.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Proof of Secondary School Qualification
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and that the programme is open to international students. Apply online via EducationPlannerBC and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. English test results if required
  3. Post-secondary credentials and a passport copy. Receive the Conditional Offer of Acceptance and accept it in myOkanagan. Pay the admission deposit stated in the offer. Get the Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit. Attend International Student Orientation and complete the Pre-Arrival Guide.

Other costs

Tuition per year$29,856 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$53,304 CAD

Program details

CampusKelowna
Faculty or schoolEnglish as a Second Language
DepartmentEnglish Language
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    May 2027

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    July 2027

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    September 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.