University Foundation Certificate at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

Prepare for university study in Canada while building the academic English skills you need to succeed at UFV. The University Foundation Certificate is a supportive pathway for international students and others who are ready for university but need to strengthen their English language skills before moving into full-time academic studies.

Duration: One term up to 12 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, May, September | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The program combines advanced English language learning with university preparation and academic courses. You'll strengthen your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and academic skills while gaining experience studying in a Canadian university environment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be admitted to the University Foundation certificate program, students must meet the requirements for either Level 1 or Level 2. Level 1 Placement at level 070 of UFV ELS program, or Completion of one of: EAP 064 , EAP 066 , and EAP 068 or articulated equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.33. CAEL 50 CanTest 4.0 IELTS 5 (see Note) LPI essay score 20 (level 3) MELAB 70 TOEFL 500 (173 CBT/61 iBT) Level 2 Placement at level 080 of UFV ELS program, or Completion of one of: EAP 070 (discontinued) and EAP 074 or articulated equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.33. CAEL 60 CanTest 4.5 CPT 41 IELTS 6 (see Note) LPI essay score 25 (level 4) MELAB 80 TOEFL 550 (213 CBT/79 iBT) Note: Placement into the Foundation program based on IELTS or TOEFL includes consideration of band and section scores respectively.

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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