The University Foundation program is an advanced-level academic preparation program that combines English upgrading and academic credit courses. This program is designed to help you make the transition to full-time academic programs.
If you're a motivated student with good grades, you can progress quickly and complete up to five academic program courses as well as your UFV English Language requirement over two semesters.
At Level One, you can take one or two pre-college or university electives while completing your English upgrading, and two to three pre-college or university electives at Level Two. When you successfully complete the program, you qualify for a University Foundation Certificate.
Levels
Writing
& Grammar
Reading/
Academic
support
Electives:
ESL &
academic
Total
courses
Duration
Level 1
ESL WG74
6 credits
ESL R70
3 credits
Up to 3
electives
9 to 11 credits
5 courses
(20 credits
maximum)
4 months
Level 2
ESL WG84
6 credits
CSM 104
3 credits
Up to 3
electives
9 to 11 credits
5 courses
(20 credits
maximum)
4 months
Entrance Requirements
C+ or higher in the ESL Program Level 60 core courses with a GPA of 2.33 or higher
IELTS 5.0 with a minimum band score of 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 61, with a high school GPA of 2.33 or higher
Unlike the ESL Program offered in seven-week sessions, English core courses at levels 70 and 80 in the University Foundation Program are delivered over a four-month semester to blend with delivery of pre-college and university courses. When students successfully complete the program they can begin full-time academic study at UFV.
ESL Academic Bridge Program
The English Academic Bridge program focuses on advanced-level ESL core courses and is designed for students who want to concentrate on improving their English language skills.
If you are a serious university-vound student who has already studied advanced English, but need further preparation to succeed in the academic world, this program is for you.
When you complete level 1 of the ESL Academic Bridge Program, you earn an Advanced II certificate. If you complete level 2, you earn an Academic English Proficiency Certificate.
Levels
Reading &
Vocab-
ulary
Writing
& Grammar
Listening & Speaking
ESL
Electives
Duration
70
Advanced
II
ESL R70
3 credits
ESLV73
3 credits
ESL WG74
6 credits
ESL S76
3 credits
One elective
3 credits
4 months
80
Academic
Bridge
ESL R80
3 credits
ESLV83
3 credits
ESL WG84
6 credits
ESL L87
3 credits
One elective
3 credits
4 months
Entrance Requirements
Successful completion of ESL Program Level 60 core courses
IELTS 5.0 with a minimum band score of 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 61
