Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
ClosedFoundation

Foundation of Academic Preparation

International College of Manitoba

  • Winnipeg, Canada
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

Report this program

What’s wrong with Foundation of Academic Preparation? Choose all that apply.

International College of Manitoba campus

About the program

Eight-month pre-university programme preparing international students for International Year One.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop academic literacy and study skills for progression. Apply subject knowledge relevant to the intended degree pathway. Use research and referencing conventions. Communicate effectively in academic contexts. Demonstrate independent learning and university readiness.

Career outcomes

  • Academic Pathway Coordinator
  • Student Success Assistant
  • Academic Support Officer
  • Education Program Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant

Curriculum

  • Eight non-credit pre-university courses over two terms (three terms for mixed entry)
  • Preparing students academically and in English for International Year One. Students with strong grades may jump to International Year One after four Foundation courses at B (70%) or higher and passing the ILS course.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of Year 11 or equivalent secondary school
  • With overall and subject grades set by country; Minimum age 16. English: IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 3.5
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE 46 or Cambridge 162 for direct entry; Lower scores give mixed entry.

Accepted academic background

Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent secondary school with overall and individual subject requirements by country (https://www.icmanitoba.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/); Minimum age 16; Foundation math required if Year 12 math missing or under 60%; Students with four Foundation courses at 70% each plus ILS can JUMP to International Year One

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 3.5
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 46
  • Cambridge 162

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Passport or government identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Secondary school certificate or equivalent
  • English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Identification
  3. supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,052 CAD
Application fee$175 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusUniversity of Manitoba Fort Garry campus
Faculty or schoolInternational College of Manitoba
DepartmentAcademic Pathways
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    23 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Applications closed

    23 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Applications closed

    23 Sept 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.