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Foundation of Pathway Intensive 30
- Vancouver, Canada
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
The course prepares students for study at one of about 18 Canadian partner colleges and universities.
What you will learn
- Build subject knowledge and transferable analytical skills in Pathway Intensive 30. Apply appropriate methods to problems in this field
- work on academic or practical tasks
- and communicate findings clearly.
Career outcomes
- Direct entry to partner colleges and universities (e.g. Dalhousie University
- Thompson Rivers University
- Royal Roads University
- Sheridan College
- Georgian College)
- further study
Curriculum
- 20 morning general English lessons plus 10 afternoon pathway-focused elective lessons a week
- 45 minutes each
- in classes of up to 14. Mornings build general English
- afternoons focus on academic skills for the partner institution. A Pathway Director and Coordinator track progress and liaise with partners.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum age 16; no prior qualification; placement test sets the level (A1-C2); minors need parental consent and homestay; study permit if the course is over 6 months.
Accepted academic background
Minimum age 16 (minor rules as for General English); entry level set by placement test; partner institutions (about 17-18 in British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and elsewhere) decide their own academic admission
How to apply
- Choose a course and a Monday start date from the price list. Book through the school or an Oxford International agent and pay the 185 CAD enrolment fee. Applicants aged 16-17 (Vancouver counts 16-18 as minors) send a parental consent form and live in Oxford International homestay. Take the placement test
- which sets your level. Pay all fees at least 30 days before the start. A course over 6 months needs a study permit; fees are refunded on a visa refusal except enrolment and administration fees.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,840 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $185 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Oxford International Vancouver |
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| Faculty or school | Oxford International English School Vancouver |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $12,840 CAD per year. The application fee is $185 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

