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Diploma of Business Foundations
- Vancouver, Canada
- 0.92 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
An English-taught preparatory year that combines business foundations and language support before progression to KLU’s Bachelor programme.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0.92 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build business-related academic foundations and language skills for the assessment leading to Bachelor admission
Career outcomes
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Program Assistant
- Retail Associate
- Entry-Level Office Assistant
Curriculum
- Study economic policy
- Market economics
- Mathematics
- Ecosystems
- Urban development and sustainable globalisation. Language courses prepare students for German A2 and English C1 certification. The academic year leads to the Feststellungsprüfung assessment.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 18+ with high school completed and/or post-secondary started
- or mature student (19+
- one year out of school
- 100 hours of related industry experience)
- English proficiency by schooling in English or an accepted test
- some programmes need a criminal record check.
Accepted academic background
High school completion or equivalent (age 18 or older), or mature student status (age 19, out of school one year, 100 hours of industry experience); valid ID and academic documents on request; some programmes add a criminal record check or practicum health requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 76
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 52
- Cambridge FCE
- Institutional test SELC EAP Level 3 (75%)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,485 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $350 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | SELC College, 1155 W. Pender St |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business Programs |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0.92 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.92 years.
Tuition is $8,485 CAD per year. The application fee is $350 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 76, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 52, Cambridge FCE, Institutional test SELC EAP Level 3 (75%), IELTS Academic 6.

