IE - Application for Admission
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
1 - Academic Requirements
Successful completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent (i.e., 12 years of formal education). For a listing of some acceptable international credentials please click here.
2 - English Language Proficiency
English is the language of instruction at Langara College. You are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to post-secondary programs. You may demonstrate English language proficiency by 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 VCC (Vancouver Community College), 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 you do not meet the English language proficiency requirement for admission to the Arts and Science (university-transfer) program, you 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 you for college and university study. Refer to the International Education web page for more information on the LEAP program and the Skills Training for English 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 you with your educational, career, and personal concerns.
APPLICATIONS THAT ARE COMPLETE BUT ARE RECEIVED AFTER THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS.