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Foundation of General English
- New Westminster, Canada
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A face-to-face General English course for students at Elementary to Advanced level, Taught on the Sydney CBD campus.
What you will learn
- Learners studying General English can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- General English Specialist
- General English Associate
Curriculum
- Level-based classes (Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper Intermediate
- Advanced) built around speaking
- Listening
- Reading and writing outcomes. Teaching is communicative
- Using pair and group work
- Textbook tasks
- Videos
- Role plays and games
- With ongoing assessment and a formal test each week.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 16+ for General English
- Admission by IH placement test (free online assessment)
- No minimum English score. Study permit needed for 20- and 30-lesson schedules over 6 months
- 15-lesson morning option for students who need no permit.
Accepted academic background
Age 16+ for General English (page), Admission by IH placement test, No minimum English score, Pathway/EAP exits at IELTS 4.5 / 5.5 / 6.5 (12 weeks per EAP level).
Documents you’ll need
- Passport or Government Photo ID
- Language Placement Assessment.
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements for English Language Course in General English at International House Vancouver (IH Vancouver). Check the course start dates and prepare the identity
- Academic
- language assessment documents applicable to your chosen course. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $1,000 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | New Westminster campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | General English |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $7,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $1,000 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.