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Languages of the World & ESL
LEAP Program | 604.323.5049 leap@langara.ca Session dates: April 29–June 19, 2020
Costs: International Students: $155 application fee $2,988 course fee (minimum 2 sessions)
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Domestic Students: $40 application fee Course fee paid through government funding. Register in person with proof of domestic status.
Schedule: Monday to Friday Between 8:30am – 5:30pm 20 hours in-class instruction 20 hours of homework
Credential: Certificate
Levels: LEAP Basics – LEAP 8
Program Focus: English language skills: • Reading • Writing • Speaking • Listening Canadian academic skills: • Essay writing • Note taking • Presentations • Critical thinking • Working in teams
Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP)
OFFERED ONLINE Build English language skills and academic readiness with the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program. During this full-time, intensive program, you will develop the academic skills necessary to thrive in a North American college or university. Drawing from a variety of academic disciplines, LEAP’s specially designed materials will improve your language, academic, and cultural competencies. Course materials, projects, and assignments are tailored to each step of your English language journey. Our team of instructors, guest lecturers, and workshop facilitators will engage you in a dynamic, student-centred learning environment. langara.ca/leap
LEAP Program
LEAP uses an integrated approach that combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, and connects language learning to the academic skills you will need to succeed. Each successive LEAP level will challenge you to expand your academic abilities, whether you are working on an interview project, reading source material for a research essay, or meeting your teammates to work on a group presentation. LEAP prepares students to tackle university classroom content the same way as Canadian students whose first language is English.
LEAP graduates are granted direct admission to many programs at Langara, including university-transfer studies.
Foundation Levels (LEAP Basics to LEAP 2)
The beginner to pre-intermediate levels of LEAP focus on the environment and culture of Vancouver and Canada. Through a variety of topics, materials, and activities, the classroom is transformed into a living language environment. You will develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while exploring and expanding your knowledge of Vancouver, Canada, and the world. Interactive workshops and educational outings related to your course topics will give you opportunities to apply your new skills in a natural environment.
Academic Preparation (LEAP 3 to LEAP 8)
The content for the intermediate to advanced levels of the LEAP program is drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines. As you progress through the program, the complexity of academic strategies and the level of critical thinking required will increase. With each new level, your classes will more closely mirror college courses, including the introduction of the online learning environment and an increased emphasis on independent learning.
Program Expectations
LEAP students are required to attend daily classes from Monday to Friday; to be active participants in classroom discussions and activities; and to complete their homework and assignments each night. You should expect to spend 20 hours in class and to complete an additional 20 hours of homework each week. Commitment is essential to success in this rigorous program.
Anne-Marie Dussault | 604.323.5311 adussault@langara.ca Entry Dates: May, July, Sep, Jan Costs: Vary per course
Anne-Marie Dussault | 604.323.5311 adussault@langara.ca Entry Dates: May, July, Sep, Jan Cost: Vary per course Textbooks not included. See website.
Langara English Proficiency Program (LEPP)
OFFERED ONLINE Expand and improve your English skills for professional, academic, or self-development purposes through our part-time courses. Offered weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, LEPP courses target students with an intermediate to advanced level of English. LEPP provides quality instruction in an interactive, focused learning environment. Essential skills courses include Speaking with Confidence, English Writing Skills, Grammar Solutions, and Accent Reduction. Expanded skills courses focus on particular areas of interest and include Business Writing, Speaking Professionally, LET preparation courses and IELTS Prep. langara.ca/lepp
Languages of the World
OFFERED ONLINE Learning a language is a fun and rewarding way to exercise the brain, discover new cultures, and get more from travel. Languages of the World classes focus on conversational speaking and listening skills with a curriculum designed to help students take on day-to-day activities in a new language. During each carefully-structured course, students also learn introductory and intermediate reading, writing, and grammar skills. Our small class sizes allow for individual attention, and in-class activities encourage interaction among students. Our language instructors are native speakers skilled in second-language instruction who use a variety of teaching techniques to facilitate learning and to share the cultural aspects of the target language with their students. Students are welcome to repeat a level in order to gain more confidence in the language. langara.ca/languages
Explore a new language today.
We offer courses in the following:
Cantonese Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers Czech French German
Hindi
Italian Japanese
Learn more.
Korean Persian (Farsi)
Russian Spanish
Ruby Louie | 604.323.5624 rlouie@langara.ca Entry Dates: Jan, Apr, Jul and Sep (for adults) Cost: See website Feb and Sep (for children)
Mandarin Education for Adults & Children
Our Mandarin as a second language program emphasizes practicality and features modern and interesting presentation styles, and use simple, easy-to-learn materials. We teach both the Traditional and Simplified written forms of Chinese characters; Hanyu Pinyin phonetics is also taught to complement the learning experience. Each adult Mandarin course is 10 weeks in length, with the exception of 8 weeks in the July term. *A 15% discount will be applied to registrations for those who have completed three or more Adult Mandarin courses. Each children’s Mandarin course lasts 16 weeks per term. Math and Fine Arts classes are also available. *A 10% family discount is available for the third course registration (adult or children) from the same family in the same semester. langara.ca/cs/mandarin-school
CHILDREN: CHECK BACK AUG 2020 ADULT MANDARIN: OFFERED ONLINE
Expand your opportunities with an MBA from the University of Northern BC
• Work while you learn and earn an MBA in just 21 months • Classes run one weekend per month at
Langara College and in Prince George • Build a broad base of knowledge and adapt new management practice to ongoing demands • Build a valuable network of colleagues • No undergraduate degree?
Exceptional admissions considered Learn more. UNBC MBA Program Office: 1-866-960-6125 | mba@unbc.ca | unbc.ca/mba
We have the answers.
Our information sessions are a chance for you to ask questions, meet the people behind our programs and get advice on what program or course is right for you.
Visit our website for upcoming opportunities to learn more about what Continuing Studies can do for you.
Learn more. langara.ca/infosessions
Your inspired summer. LANGARA COLLEGE TEEN SUMMER CAMPS
From Coding and Robotics to Photography, these are not your average summer camps. Langara College offers a range of summer camps for ages 13–17 designed to cultivate curiosity, unleash imagination, and develop problem-solving skills.
Full-day, one- and two-week camps include: • Digital Music Production • Vex Robotics • Photography • Coding and Game Design • E-sports • Fencing • Sustainable Leadership • Graphic Novel and Manga Design
Connect with new friends and get creative on campus this summer.
Learn more. langara.ca/summer-camps
SELECT SUMMER CAMPS COURSES OFFERED ONLINE
Explore the many opportunities in Sewing and Fashion Arts.
Whether you’re an amateur seamstress, hobbyist, or are developing your portfolio, Langara’s Sewing and Fashion Arts program can suit your educational needs. Take courses for personal interest or towards a certificate, and learn from industry professionals and experienced instructors on topics including sewing, fashion design and illustration, textiles, and portfolio preparation.
Learn more. Anna Smith | 604.323.5737 annasmith@langara.ca langara.ca/sewing-fashion-arts
CS Testing Centre
The Continuing Studies Testing Centre offers a full range of examination and proctoring services from individual sittings to large assemblies on a global stage. We can accommodate everything from complicated, high-stakes exam parameters to simple paper-based testing. We are a proud member of the British Columbia Higher Education Testing Association (BCHETA), as well as a regional affiliate of The National College Testing Association (NCTA) and The Canadian Higher Education Testing Association (CHETA). We are also capable of offering individualized special accommodation sittings on short notice.*
We are currently a host or designated testing centre for many organizations and exams, including:
CERTIFICATION EXAMS NEBOSH/SHEields, NCIDQ, BC Surveyors Association, CDECB, NIDMAR, CSNM, AIB, IBD, OWNER/ BUILDER, BC Builders Exams / Certification, YARDSTICK (Special Accommodation and Licensure Exams)
LANGUAGES/ENTRANCE EXAMS JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), IELTS (Conestoga), CELPIP, CAEL Nursing Exams: CELBAN, NCLEX (Hurst Review Services)
UNIVERSITY EXAMS (INCLUDING DISTANCE EDUCATION) eConcordia, Harvard University, Imperial Global MBA, Laurentian University, McMaster University, Ryerson University, Thompson Rivers University, University College of London, University of the Fraser Valley, University of London, University of Northern BC, University of Saskatchewan, University of South Hampton, University of Victoria, University of Warwich, University of Wisconsin, University of York, Western Governors University, College of Veterinarians of Ontario, Athabasca University, University of Guelph
