Columbia College

Academic ESL Program Columbia College offers comprehensive English language courses for international students who wish to improve their English before continuing in academic studies in Canada. * Program Overview The Academic ESL Program is a full time (25 hours per week) program designed for students who need to improve their English before entering a University Foundation or University Transfer Program. The goal of the Academic ESL Program program is to introduce students to the essentials of academic writing and communication required for academic study in Canada. * Program Start Dates & Levels There are six start dates per year, and the minimum program length is seven weeks. All new students take a placement test before starting classes, and are placed at one of the following levels: •094 (Upper Beginner) •095 (Intermediate Level 1) •096 (Intermediate Level 2) •097 (Advanced Level 1) •097A (Advanced Level 2) Each level is normally completed within 14 weeks, although some students may complete a level within 7 weeks.

Grade 11 & 12 Foundation Programs Columbia College's Grade 11 & 12 University Foundation Programs are for university-bound students who wish to complete Grade 11 or 12 in Canada, leading to a British Columbia High School diploma or certificate. Programs include: •Senior Secondary Program •High School Completion Program •Accelerated Program •Adult Secondary Program The College also offers a University Preparatory Program, for students who have finished high school but lack certain high school courses needed for direct entry to a University Transfer or Associate Degree Program.

University Transfer Programs Columbia College's University Transfer and Associate Degree Programs offer first and second year university courses for transfer to major universities across Canada and the United States. Over the years, Columbia College has consistently been one of the top three providers of international students to the University of British Columbia. Columbia College also sends large numbers of students to Simon Fraser University, Vancouver's other major university . Students in Columbia College's university transfer programs benefit from small class sizes and extra interaction with instructors. Statistics compiled by the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (www.bccat.bc.ca) show that Columbia College students have an above average university admission and degree completion rate. Columbia College offeres university transfer programs in: •Arts •Business •Communication •Computer Science •Engineering •Science