IE - Application for Admission - Career Programs
International students are welcome at Langara College in arts and science (university-transfer) programs and many career programs.
Admission Requirements for Arts and Science (University-Transfer) Programs
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent (12 years of formal education).
English Language Proficiency
English is the language of instruction at Langara College. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to post-secondary programs by providing one of the following:
- TOEFL (paper-based) with a total score of 550 or higher and an essay score of 4.0 or higher, OR
- TOEFL (computer-based) with a total score of 213 or higher and an essay score of 4.0 or higher, OR
- TOEFL (Internet-based) with a total score of 80 or higher and a minimum of 18 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 18 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing, OR
- IELTS 6.5, OR
- CAEL 60 overall with essay 60, OR
- LPI (Language Proficiency Index) Level 4 with essay 24, OR
- LET (Langara English Test) Level 2, OR
- ELA (English Language Assessment) 145 offered by Vancouver Community College (VCC), OR
- Successful completion of LEAP Level 8 OR
- Successful completion of B.C. Grade 12 English or Communications or equivalent, OR
- Successful completion of a post-secondary English or Communications course for which Langara College awards transfer credit, OR
- Successful completion of VCC English 099.
NOTE:
If students do not meet the English language proficiency requirement for admission to the arts and science (university-transfer) program, they may apply to the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program. LEAP is a full-time, integrated, intensive English and academic skills program that prepares students for college and university study. Refer to the International Education web page for more information on the LEAP program and the Short Term Proficiency (STEP) program, which is available for those students who are not eligible for LEAP.
Orientation and Course Planning
International students are required to attend the orientation and course planning sessions offered by the Counselling Department. Counsellors are available to help with educational, career, and personal concerns.
APPLICATIONS THAT ARE COMPLETE BUT ARE RECEIVED AFTER THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS.
Admission Requirements for Career and Arts and Science Limited Enrolment Programs
A number of career and arts and science limited enrolment programs are open to international students. The current list is available here.
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent. (12 years of formal education).
English Language Proficiency
English is the language of instruction at Langara College. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to post-secondary programs. For career programs and arts and science limited enrolment programs, students must obtain ONE of the following:
- Langara English Test (LET)- a minimum score of 3; or
Language Proficiency Index (LPI) - with a minimum score of 26 on the Essay and one of the following:
- 5 in English usage
- 5 in sentence structure
- 10 in reading comprehension; or
- Minimum of 80% in one of BC English 12 or BC English Literature 12; or
- A minimum “C-” in a university-level English or Communications course for which Langara awards transfer credit or an “S” in either of these Langara English courses: ENGL 1107 or 1108.
Specific Program Requirements
Students are required to meet any additional admission requirements specified for the program of their choice.
Admission Notes:
Students applying for a career or arts and science limited enrolment program are advised to submit an additional application for the Arts and Science (university-transfer) Program. As admission to career programs and arts and science limited enrolment programs is not guaranteed, students can pursue a post-secondary education as an arts and science student to complete university-transfer courses or to upgrade their skills in English, mathematics, and science to meet the requirements of their desired career program or arts and science limited enrolment program. See General Admission Information. Students are not required to pay a second application fee for this additional application.