Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)

Description The English Language Studies Department offers academic English classes for students of English as an additional language. This diploma program provides full or part-time intensive English language study for students whose first language is not English and who intend to enrol in university studies or career and professional programs. There are four levels of study: 1.Foundation Level (intermediate), 2.Level 1 (upper intermediate), 3.Level 2 (lower advanced), and 4.Level 3 (advanced). The program consists of the required courses (reading, writing, listening and speaking) plus electives. At Level 2, students may begin enrolling in limited university studies or career and professional courses. Courses in this diploma program are also open to non-program students. Please see the ELST courses section in the online calendar for descriptions. Most courses are offered in an accelerated 8-week format or full semester format. Program Admission Requirements In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the university preparatory-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply. ■ TOEFL iBT: 32 (with writing 12; listening 6; speaking 6); or ■ IELTS: 4.5 (with no sub-score less than 4.0); or ■ KIST (KPU speaking and listening test): 25, and Accuplacer: 78, and KPU ESL writing band: 3 All applicants must provide test results prior to admission so KPU can confirm you are eligible to take courses at KPU. Placement tests provide students with the prerequisite scores for correct placement in the program. Applicants must have the necessary prerequisites to enrol in courses.