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Foundation of Pathway Intensive 30

Oxford International

  • Vancouver, Canada
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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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

  1. 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
  2. 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
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Program details

CampusOxford International Vancouver
Faculty or schoolOxford International English School Vancouver
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.