Language Proficiency Certificate at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

Being proficient in another language lets you stand out from the crowd in today's global marketplace because it enables you to communicate across cultures. At UFV's Modern Languages Institute, you choose from one of eight language programs: French, German, Halq'eméylem, Japanese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, or Spanish.

Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, May, September | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Focus on developing communication skills as you learn in a small classroom setting taught by a native-speaking instructor. Immerse yourself in language and culture by choosing to work or study abroad.

Career pathways

Mastering another language can also lead to an exciting career as a language teacher, translator, government worker, tour consultant, international aid worker, or journalist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you are entering from high school, you will need your B.C. Secondary school graduation or equivalent and a minimum of B in English 12, and a minimum of a B average on two other provincially examined grade 12 subjects. If you have already attended some post-secondary classes, we require one of the following: Completion of a minimum of 30 arts/science university-level credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.33 on all credits attempted. Completion of a minimum of nine arts/science university-level credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better on all university-level credits attempted. A B.C. Associate of Arts or UFV diploma in Liberal Arts, Visual Arts, or Theatre. Students must achieve an average overall grade of C (cumulative GPA of 2.0) calculated on all courses that could apply towards the diploma of Associate degree. Earn the certificate while undertaking other studies at UFV. View the requirements for Proficiency Certificates in the UFV Academic Calendar .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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