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The University Foundation Program (UFP) is an advanced level academic preparation program that combines ESL and academic credit courses. This program is for dedicated, university-bound students and is designed to help students make the transition from ESL to full-time academic programs.
The program consists of 2 levels: Foundation I and Foundation II. New students are placed into each level depending on their proficiency levels determined by a language assessment. Students already in the UFV ESL program may apply to enter Foundation I once they complete Level 60 in ESL. They may apply to Foundation II once they complete Foundation I or Level 70 in ESL.
The program provides students with the English upgrading courses needed to meet academic program requirements as well as the support needed as they begin taking selected university courses. Motivated students can progress quickly and can complete up to five academic program courses as well as their UFV English Language requirement over the two semesters.
The number of academic or pre-college courses a student can choose is dependent on their grade point average (GPA). Students are expected to maintain good grades and complete the required English core courses at each level. See the Academic Calendar for complete details.
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Levels & Duration |
Core Course:
Writing & Grammar |
Core Course: Reading/
Academic Support |
Elective Options
ESL & University Courses |
Entrance Requirements |
University
Foundation
Level 1
4 months |
ESL WG74
6 credits |
ESL R70
3 credits |
V73, S76, Bu75, T85, P65 Core Courses and Levels
(up to 3 ESL electives)
With a GPA 2.33 –
can take 1 academic course
With a GPA 3.0 –
can take 2 academic courses |
ESL Level 60 and
GPA 2.33
iBT TOEFL 61
IELTS 5.0
LPI Essay 3 |
University
Foundation Level 2
4 months |
ESL WG84
6 credits |
CSM 104
3 credits |
R80, V83, S76,
Bu75, T85, P65, L87 (up to 3 ESL electives)
With a GPA 2.33 –
can take 1 academic course
With a GPA 3.0 –
can take 2 academic courses |
ESL Level 70 and
GPA 2.33
iBT TOEFL 79
IELTS 6.0
LPI Essay 4 |
After you complete successfully the Foundation program (ESL WG84 with ‘C+’ or better), you have met the English Language Entrance Proficiency and you can be admitted into 100 level courses providing you have met all other academic pre-requisites.
For certain undergraduate selective entry programs and for certain individual courses the English proficiency requirement may be higher (refer to the particular program for further details). |
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updated: 2013.02.28 / created: 2007
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