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What is the UPP University Pathway Program?

The UPP University Pathway Program is a language program that will allow you to learn English and acquire all the necessary skills to be accepted and succeed in a university or college.

It’s the easiest way to gain entry to a university or college in Canada or the USA. During your pathway program, you will study foundation courses and the UPC University Preparation Course.

What is the UPC University Preparation Course?

A highly intensive and formalized course designed to enable students with the post-secondary academic skills required to succeed in a higher learning environment. It is the final step of the UPP – University Pathway Program.

Intensive, 24 lessons (20 hours) per week

Students learn academic English in very structured lessons

It’s very effective and focused

This university preparation course is good for advanced levels of English

In 8 weeks or 12 weeks students will improve their academic skills and meet university and college pathway requirements

Average group size is only 10 to 12 students

How does the course work?

The course duration is 12 weeks and is divided into components that build upon each other week-to-week so that students are guaranteed to learn, develop and apply all of the skills that will help them succeed at a university/college level.

As part of the UPP – University Pathway Program, you will benefit from:

  • Support from in house counsellors and advisors
  • Qualified and experienced teachers
  • Academically challenging curriculum
  • Guest lectures at partner college and universities
  • Seamless transfer into a reputable partner college or university
  • Canadian visa

Is UPC for me? If you want to…

  • continue your education in Canada or US
  • overcome barriers of Western universities
  • overcome language difficulties, academic requirements, admission procedures

then the answer is YES!

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Schedule for the UPC University Preparation Course
  • 24 lessons per week (20 hours)
  • Lessons are from 1:40 PM to 13:30 PM from Monday to Thursday, and from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Friday. Please see detailed Schedule in the next image.
  • On the first day, students are interviewed and take a placement test to determine their English level is high enough to take this course
  • The course duration is 4 weeks or 12 weeks
  • Students can start their course every 4 weeks. Please see our academic calendar

What will I learn in the UPC – University Preparation Course?

  • Developing Reading & Vocabulary Skills.
  • Active Listening & Note-taking Skills.
  • Refining Oral & Presentation Skills.
  • Developing Research Skills for Academic Study.
  • Academic Writing Skills.
Requirements for the UPC University Preparation course
  • Students who complete inlingua level 4B (advanced), the IELTS Preparation Course, the TESTS Preparation Course, or new students who place at level 5 (advanced plus) can take this course. Lower level students will first take general English courses as foundation until reaching the required level
  • For overseas students to know if they will be accepted for the UPC University Preparation course, a minimum level of 4B is necessary on the inlingua Online Test. On the first day of the course, all students will take a placement test to validate their results.
  • Minimum age is 16 years old at the start date of the program. Learn more about our school policies

How long will the UPP program be?

The total duration of your UPP program will be maximum 44 weeks for an absolute beginner. Of course, you will study hard and you need to come to school every day. You are the key to your success!

If you are already at the advanced level, the minimum duration will be 12 weeks, which is the duration of the UPC University Preparation Course.

Please take our online placement test to determine your level and we will help you plan your UPP program.

What will I study in the UPP program?

It depends on your level of English at the moment you start at inlingua Vancouver.

If your level of English is already advanced: You will take the UPC University Preparation Course for 12 weeks.

If your level is not Advanced yet: You will first take any of the University Foundation Courses we offer:

General English courses: All levels, from beginner to advanced. We offer a total of 10 levels. Each level lasts 4 weeks.

Test preparation courses: For upper intermediate and advanced levels. These include IELTS and TESTS.

Application Process

    • STEP ONE: On the school application form: Please choose UPP University Pathway Program.
    • STEP TWO: Take our online placement test to calculate how many weeks of study it will take you to complete the UPP University Pathway Program.
    • STEP THREE: Talk to one of our Pathway Coordinators and select one of our partner universities / colleges.
    • STEP FOUR: Complete and send an application form to the university or college you selected and include all additional documents. We will help you to collect your documents, review your application and help you apply.
    • STEP FIVE: Process your payment to inlingua Vancouver and to the university / college you selected.
    • STEP SIX: Receive 2 letters of acceptance. One from inlingua Vancouver and a second one, a conditional letter from the university / college you selected.
    • STEP SEVEN: Apply for your study permit.

Our University and College partners – Pathways and Academic articulations

  • Study English at inlingua Vancouver, then transfer to the Universities or Colleges here
  • Our Pathways and Academic articulations will give you acceptance
  • You will not need to take or pass an English exam
  • We will help you choose the best option for you and register

UPC University Preparation Course

Take advantage of our highly competitive prices for 2019.

UPC – To help you succeed in a university or college

24 group lessons per week (20 hours)

8 or 12 weeks any time of the year

Duration

4 to 7 weeks

8 to 12 weeks

Price

345 per week

335 per week

Registration fees and other fees
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