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  • About
    • A Word from the Director
    • About Vancouver
    • Why Students Choose VGC
    • Awards
    • Ethics Guide and Statement of Purpose
    • Accreditations and Affiliations
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • VGC Blog
    • COVID-19 Safety at VGC
  • School of English Language
    • English Programs and Schedule
    • English Equivalency
    • Global English
    • IELTS Preparation
    • University Preparation
    • Cambridge Preparation (CAE)
    • Elective Choices
    • TESL
    • Teen Summer Camp – High School Preparation Program
    • VGC Virtual – Express English
  • School of International Business
    • Business Programs and Schedule
    • Diploma in Managing Customer Relationships
    • Diploma in Managing Customer Relationships with Co-Op
    • Diploma in Business Communications
    • Diploma in Business Communications with Co-Op
    • Diploma in Applied Communications
    • Diploma in Applied Communications with Co-Op
    • Four Week Business Certificate Programs
    • Business Seminars
      • Entrepreneurship: How to Create a Successful Business
      • Marketing Through Social Media
      • Leadership
    • Young Executive Program – Teen Summer Camp
  • Afternoon Classes
    • About Our Afternoon Plus Classes
    • Speaking and Error Correction Plus
    • Beginner Plus
    • Pronunciation Plus
    • Academic Preparation Plus
    • Grammar Plus
    • TOEFL Plus
    • Business English Certificate Program
    • Job Search
  • Summer Camp
    • High School Preparation Program
    • Young Executive Program
  • Services
    • VGC Activities
    • Extra Student Services
    • VGC Homestay
    • VGC Student Residences
    • Become a Homestay Family
  • Pathways
    • List of University Pathways
    • How University Pathways Works
  • IELTS & Cambridge Testing
    • IELTS Testing
    • Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
  • Apply
    • Apply to VGC Virtual
    • Apply to VGC
    • Online Placement Test
    • Make a Payment
    • Start Dates
    • Price List
    • Policies
    • COVID-19 Safety at VGC
    • Agent Media Library
  • Contact

UNIVERSITY
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UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATIONS
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Your Future Starts Now

University Foundations Online

Start your University Pathway Online

University Foundations will introduce you to the skills & English you need for university. It will focus on academic English and skills while still covering grammar and other general English skills needed at this level. Successful completion of the University Foundations program allows you to join VGC’s Advanced University Preparation course which is the final step in preparing you for your academic career at a university in Canada.

Hundreds of VGC students have enjoyed seamless entry to a post-secondary institution through our Pathway Program. A student who successfully completes our University Preparation courses (University Foundations + Advanced University Preparation) can use our Pathway Program designed for direct entry into our selected group of post-secondary partners without the need to write an IELTS or TOEFL test. More importantly it prepares you to be successful in your studies at a Canadian university. Whether it be a diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree, VGC students can use their University Preparation scores as proof of English language level.

University Foundations is also an excellent pathway into VGC International College’s School of International Business Programs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of your studies in this course you will:

  • have learned how to listen to lectures and take effective notes.
  • be able to read critically with a healthy level of skepticism.
  • have written effective essays, arguing a case, supported by reading and empirical evidence.
  • have delivered university level oral presentations.
  • participated in discussions and debates.
  • have developed exam strategies to better your results.
Academic Essentials:

This part of the course will equip you with the core skills necessary for academic success at a Canadian university. You will develop your critical thinking and note taking skills as you listen, read and discuss various academic topics. You will also work on building your academic vocabulary and using complex grammatical structures.

University Communications:

In University Communications you will focus on two of the main areas required for all higher education courses –  writing and presentations. You will look at how to structure various types of academic writing, make an effective presentation and participate fully in a debate or discussion. You will also cover referencing, and how to avoid plagiarism.

Study Support and Presentations:

This block is set aside to allow for one-to-one feedback and support from the teacher. This time is used to give feedback on students’ work, for the student to ask questions, write a test or give a presentation.

Program Information

Block 1 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Block 2 5:30pm to 7:00pm (PST)

– Class start and end times may vary as schedules will be modified to accommodate Canadian holidays.

Duration
This Intermediate level course takes a minimum of 12 weeks per level and works as the equivalent to our Intermediate University Preparation course, introducing English for use in an academic setting. The total duration is 24 weeks.
Start Dates
Students can start every Monday. Please check the VGC’s calendar here.
Admission Requirements
Students must be a minimum of VGC level 5 or hold an IELTS band score of 5.0.
Fees
Please visit our Prices page. Please contact [email protected] for our current regional prices.

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HOW IT WORKS

Before starting this program, students must choose two blocks per day.  Each day you will take one block of Academic Essentials for University and one block of  University Communications. Students can choose one of each from the two times being offered.

Once students are enrolled in their classes they will book a slot at least once a week with their instructor during the Study Support and Presentations time. This time is used for the instructor to give feedback on students work, and for students to ask questions, write a test or give a presentation.

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