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Foundation of Undergraduate Academic Program
- New Westminster, Canada
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A 24-week certificate that prepares students for undergraduate study at Canadian institutions.
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Undergraduate Academic Foundations Program through study areas such as Six courses over 24 weeks (480 hours): academic and cultural practices in the undergraduate context
- Speaking skills. Apply relevant analytical
- Communication and practical skills to learning activities in this field.
Career outcomes
- Undergraduate study at Canadian post-secondary institutions
Curriculum
- Six courses over 24 weeks (480 hours): academic and cultural practices in the undergraduate context
- Speaking skills
- Citation and referencing
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Seminar and presentation strategies
- And research and academic writing. Classes run Monday to Friday 9:00 to 15:20
- A certificate requires 70% or Pass in every course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent plus one English result: IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE 44
- CAEL 40
- Cambridge B2 First
- English 12 with C+
- Or IH Level 5 / EAP Level 1 with 75%.
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 graduation, Or equivalent.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 44
- Cambridge B2 First Pass
Documents you’ll need
- Passport or Government Photo ID
- Academic Transcripts or Previous Qualifications
- English Proficiency Results (where applicable).
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements for Foundation Certificate in Undergraduate Academic Foundations 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 | Undergraduate Academic Foundations Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 15 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
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.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 44, Cambridge B2 First Pass.