I’m ready to apply.
Begin your application online and follow the steps to submit it. Need help? Contact the Future Students’ Office for assistance.
How do I plan my courses?
Our advisors will help you make informed decisions about your educational and career goals. ACADEMIC ADVISOR, UPGRADING
kpu.ca/apply kpu.ca/admission
kpu.ca/acp/advising 604-599-2828
What’s it going to cost?
What if I have more questions?
Our English preparatory courses are TUITIONFREE! That means you don’t have to worry about the tuition fees for the cost of your courses. You will still need to pay for required fees and textbooks. You may qualify for a grant to help cover these costs. kpu.ca/awards
Where can I learn more about a program?
Have questions about how to apply? Curious about admission requirements? Already applied but want more information? FUTURE STUDENTS’ OFFICE study@kpu.ca 604-599-3030 Our recruitment coordinators can provide you with more information about our various programs and help prepare you for admission. No appointment necessary! Check our drop-in schedule:
kpu.ca/future-students/drop-ins
Attend an upcoming info session to learn more about KPU programs. kpu.ca/info-sessions
kpu.ca study@kpu.ca 604-599-3030
Academic and Career Preparation KwantlenU #KwantlenU
You can do great things, and we can help. Explore the possibilities, build on your skills and experience, and take the next step towards your academic and career goals with English upgrading and a range of courses and programs to support your success.
“I gained so much knowledge in so many fields at KPU, not just English. I had nothing when I started. No credentials. Zero. Now I’m getting ready for medical school.” Maryam Alkaloo English Language Studies Grad
kpu.ca/acp
Pathway to Undergraduate Studies
“AP is an outstanding and remarkable program for people with disabilities.”
Want to attend KPU but don’t meet the English Proficiency Requirements?
– Mary Kurianparambil, ACCESS PROGRAMS
Students who do not meet the English Proficiency Requirements for KPU undergraduate studies can take English upgrading courses, alongside some undergraduate courses. A student begins Pathway at one of the following entry points based on their current level of English proficiency:
PATHWAY 1 Students with: » C + in Communications 12 » 4.5 score on IELTS » 32 score on TOEFL » Placement from KPU English Assessment Complete the following upgrading courses: » ENGQ courses* » ELST courses numbered 0041-0183* *as permitted by pre-requisites
PATHWAY 2 Students with: » C - in English Studies 12 » B + in Communications 12 » 5.5 score on IELTS or equivalents
PREPARATORY OFFERINGS ACCESS PROGRAMS » CITATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY STUDIES Spring (January) » Summer (May) » Fall (September) » Limited Intake » Full-time » Part-time » Program Admission Requirements: Attend a program information session. Interview with program faculty. Please see kpu.ca/acp/ap for departmental guidelines used for admission and information session schedule.
ADULT DOGWOOD
» BC ADULT GRADUATION DIPLOMA Fall (September) » Spring (January) » Summer (May) » Full-time » Part-time » English Upgrading Assessment
ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES
» DIPLOMA Fall (September) » Spring (January) » Summer (May) » Limited Intake » Full-time » Part-time » KPU ELST assessment into ELST 0041 or higher and ELST assessment into ELST 0043 or higher; or TOEFL iBT 32 (with writing and speaking 12; listening and reading 6); or IELTS 4.5 (with no sub-score less than 4)
KPU Campuses
Civic Plaza » Langley » Richmond » Tech (Cloverdale) » Online
Complete the following upgrading courses: » ENGQ 1089* » ELST courses numbered 0256-0283* Surrey
Take the next step in learning or upgrading your English, and do it without paying for courses! Prepare to enter the workforce and meet entrance requirements for post-secondary studies. Tuition for ELS and upgrading classes is free for: » Canadian citizens » Permanent residents » Convention refugees » Diplomats kpu.ca/explore-els kpu.ca/explore-upgrading Please note required student fees and textbooks costs still apply.
*as permitted by pre-requisites
Undergraduate options: » Up to 4 credits from the list of select undergraduate options
PATHWAY 3 Students with: » C in English Studies 12 » 6.0 score on IELTS or equivalents Complete the following upgrading courses: » ENGQ 1091 or 1092 or 1099* » ELST courses numbered 0365-0383* *as permitted by pre-requisites Undergraduate options: » Up to 8 credits from the list of select undergraduate options Undergraduate course options for Pathway Students: calendar.kpu.ca/admissions/pathway-undergraduate-studies/
I ended up having a truly profound experience where not only my writing skills improved but also my cognitive skills... now I think differently.” – Heber Ramos, ENGLISH UPGRADING (EU)
Pathway to Undergraduate Studies
“AP is an outstanding and remarkable program for people with disabilities.”
Want to attend KPU but don’t meet the English Proficiency Requirements?
– Mary Kurianparambil, ACCESS PROGRAMS
Students who do not meet the English Proficiency Requirements for KPU undergraduate studies can take English upgrading courses, alongside some undergraduate courses. A student begins Pathway at one of the following entry points based on their current level of English proficiency:
PATHWAY 1 Students with: » C + in Communications 12 » 4.5 score on IELTS » 32 score on TOEFL » Placement from KPU English Assessment Complete the following upgrading courses: » ENGQ courses* » ELST courses numbered 0041-0183* *as permitted by pre-requisites
PATHWAY 2 Students with: » C - in English Studies 12 » B + in Communications 12 » 5.5 score on IELTS or equivalents
PREPARATORY OFFERINGS ACCESS PROGRAMS » CITATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY STUDIES Spring (January) » Summer (May) » Fall (September) » Limited Intake » Full-time » Part-time » Program Admission Requirements: Attend a program information session. Interview with program faculty. Please see kpu.ca/acp/ap for departmental guidelines used for admission and information session schedule.
ADULT DOGWOOD
» BC ADULT GRADUATION DIPLOMA Fall (September) » Spring (January) » Summer (May) » Full-time » Part-time » English Upgrading Assessment
ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES
» DIPLOMA Fall (September) » Spring (January) » Summer (May) » Limited Intake » Full-time » Part-time » KPU ELST assessment into ELST 0041 or higher and ELST assessment into ELST 0043 or higher; or TOEFL iBT 32 (with writing and speaking 12; listening and reading 6); or IELTS 4.5 (with no sub-score less than 4)
KPU Campuses
Civic Plaza » Langley » Richmond » Tech (Cloverdale) » Online
Complete the following upgrading courses: » ENGQ 1089* » ELST courses numbered 0256-0283* Surrey
Take the next step in learning or upgrading your English, and do it without paying for courses! Prepare to enter the workforce and meet entrance requirements for post-secondary studies. Tuition for ELS and upgrading classes is free for: » Canadian citizens » Permanent residents » Convention refugees » Diplomats kpu.ca/explore-els kpu.ca/explore-upgrading Please note required student fees and textbooks costs still apply.
*as permitted by pre-requisites
Undergraduate options: » Up to 4 credits from the list of select undergraduate options
PATHWAY 3 Students with: » C in English Studies 12 » 6.0 score on IELTS or equivalents Complete the following upgrading courses: » ENGQ 1091 or 1092 or 1099* » ELST courses numbered 0365-0383* *as permitted by pre-requisites Undergraduate options: » Up to 8 credits from the list of select undergraduate options Undergraduate course options for Pathway Students: calendar.kpu.ca/admissions/pathway-undergraduate-studies/
I ended up having a truly profound experience where not only my writing skills improved but also my cognitive skills... now I think differently.” – Heber Ramos, ENGLISH UPGRADING (EU)
I’m ready to apply.
Begin your application online and follow the steps to submit it. Need help? Contact the Future Students’ Office for assistance.
How do I plan my courses?
Our advisors will help you make informed decisions about your educational and career goals. ACADEMIC ADVISOR, UPGRADING
kpu.ca/apply kpu.ca/admission
kpu.ca/acp/advising 604-599-2828
What’s it going to cost?
What if I have more questions?
Our English preparatory courses are TUITIONFREE! That means you don’t have to worry about the tuition fees for the cost of your courses. You will still need to pay for required fees and textbooks. You may qualify for a grant to help cover these costs. kpu.ca/awards
Where can I learn more about a program?
Have questions about how to apply? Curious about admission requirements? Already applied but want more information? FUTURE STUDENTS’ OFFICE study@kpu.ca 604-599-3030 Our recruitment coordinators can provide you with more information about our various programs and help prepare you for admission. No appointment necessary! Check our drop-in schedule:
kpu.ca/future-students/drop-ins
Attend an upcoming info session to learn more about KPU programs. kpu.ca/info-sessions
kpu.ca study@kpu.ca 604-599-3030
Academic and Career Preparation KwantlenU #KwantlenU
You can do great things, and we can help. Explore the possibilities, build on your skills and experience, and take the next step towards your academic and career goals with English upgrading and a range of courses and programs to support your success.
“I gained so much knowledge in so many fields at KPU, not just English. I had nothing when I started. No credentials. Zero. Now I’m getting ready for medical school.” Maryam Alkaloo English Language Studies Grad
kpu.ca/acp