STEP and LEAP Guide

STEP, then LEAP into English Language Programs.

STEP AND LEAP APPLICATION FORM

CANADA

English language programs.

Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC,

Langara’s ESL programs use an integrated

use of a variety of skills and strategies to

Canada, Langara College provides

approach to language learning. Rather than

encourage authentic communication.

teach skills in isolation, we have taken a

This creates a dynamic, student-centred

University Studies, Career Studies,

more holistic approach. We combine the

learning environment in which students

and Continuing Studies programs

language skills of speaking, listening,

acquire language in a natural and

and courses to more than 23,000

reading, and writing, and focus on a variety

meaningful way. Gradually, students learn

of relevant and interesting topics. Using

to approach classroom content the same

a content-based curriculum, we engage

way as Canadian students whose first

students in activities that require the

language is English.

students annually.

ESL + 2 + 2 BACHELOR’S DEGREES L ANGAR A - YEAR FOUR

BACHELOR’S DEGREES UNIVERSIT Y - YEAR FOUR

UQ A PARTNERS INCLUDE: University of British Columbia

Taken at universities in BC, Canada, and US, including UQA

University of Victoria University of Saskatchewan Two Years

Two Years

York University Saint Mary’s University

BACHELOR’S DEGREES L ANGAR A - YEAR THREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREES UNIVERSIT Y - YEAR THREE

Simon Fraser University

Taken at universities in BC, Canada, and US, including UQA

UNIVERSIT Y TR ANSFER L ANGAR A - YEAR TWO BACHELOR DEGREE, DIPLOM A

LEAP - LEVEL 8 LEAP - LEVEL 7 LEAP - LEVEL 6 LEAP - LEVEL 5

Two Years

UNIVERSIT Y TR ANSFER L ANGAR A - YEAR ONE

STEP = Skills Training for English Proficiency

BACHELOR DEGREE, DIPLOM A

LEAP = Langara English for Academic Purposes

LEAP - LEVEL 4 LEAP - LEVEL 3 STEP - LEVEL 2 STEP - LEVEL 1 STEP - BASIC

STEP / LEAP Each session is 7 weeks, 20 hours/week

ESL

Note: ESL Entry Level is determined by a placement test upon arrival at Langara College. Length of ESL study dependent on placement level.

SKILLS TRAINING FOR ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (STEP)

Speaking

Share opinions and ideas with classmates Give short presentations

Listening

Follow conversations at a natural speed Listen to special guest speakers

Reading

Read short ESL novels and passages Build vocabulary

Writing

Develop confidence in expressing ideas Learn editing skills

Culture

Study topics that reflect Canadian society Explore Vancouver through special outings

Skills Training for English Proficiency (STEP) welcomes international and Canadian students whose first language is not English. STEP is an exciting, full-time, intensive, lower level English language program focusing on the environment and culture of Vancouver and Canada.

The STEP Program is designed to improve skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through a variety of topics, materials and activities, the classroom is transformed into a living language environment. Students develop their English language skills while expanding their knowledge of Vancouver, Canada, and the world. Sessions are seven weeks in length and offered six times a year. Students are in class twenty hours a week and are required to do approximately ten hours of homework per week. There are three levels in STEP. The average class size is fourteen students.

STEP inspires students to:

LANGARA ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (LEAP)

Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is an intensive English program designed to prepare international and Canadian students whose first language is not English for full-time study at English language universities and colleges. The LEAP Program content is drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines.

Academic skills are emphasized at all levels of the program. The level of critical thinking skills and complexity of academic strategies increases as students progress through the program. Sessions are seven weeks in length and offered six times a year. Students are in class for twenty hours a week and are required to do approximately twenty hours of homework per week. There are six levels in LEAP, ranging from intermediate to advanced. The average class size is sixteen students. In order to enter the LEAP Program candidates must meet the minimum English language requirement.

The LEAP Program encourages student integration into the Langara College academic and social community by:

·· Improve their English language skills

·· Facilitating language development

·· Use English in a natural and meaningful way through dynamic activities both inside and outside of the classroom

·· Promoting academic excellence

·· Learn about Canadian culture by exploring topics connected to Canadian society ·· Advance to LEAP and academic programs at Langara Instructors in the STEP Program have degrees in TESL and several years of ESL teaching experience. Many have also taught ESL outside of Canada. STEP instructors are carefully selected for their experience in teaching integrated skills, cross-cultural awareness, and commitment to helping students build a solid foundation of English skills.

·· Encouraging students to become successful independent learners ·· Providing an environment in which students can feel a part of, and contribute to, the college environment while developing to their full potential Successful completion of LEAP leads to direct admission to the Open Enrolment (University Transfer) Program.

Instructors in the LEAP Program have advanced degrees in TESL. Instructors are carefully selected for their experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes, cross-cultural awareness, and commitment to helping young adult students achieve academic success. Most have taught ESL outside of Canada.

International Students HOW TO APPLY

1

Meet Admission Requirements:

3

Receive an Offer of Admission by email

4

Pay tuition fees for first two sessions

5

Receive a Letter of Acceptance by email and post

6

Apply for a study permit at the nearest Canadian Embassy or visa office

1. Successful completion of 12 years of formal education (equivalent to BC Grade 12) 2. English language proficiency: STEP

LEAP - one of the following:

No minimum level of

TOEFL iBT 55, PBT 480

English proficiency required

IELTS 5.0 overall LPI Essay Level 3

STEP pre-test

TOEIC 580

(for students in Vancouver)

CAEL 30 LEAP pre-test (for students in Vancouver)

2

Submit Application Package: • Application form • Educational documents with certified English translations if applicable: (no faxed, photocopied or scanned documents are accepted) • Official High School transcript and graduation certificate or • Official College or University transcript • $155 Application fee (paid by cash, cheque, VISA or Mastercard) • Copy of English language test score (for LEAP applications only)

HOMESTAY Homestay is recommended (private room with bed, desk, and 3 meals per day). For Homestay application fees and procedures, see the International Education website or send an email to homestay@langara.bc.ca.

• Bank drafts, money orders, American express, or cheques from a bank account located outside Canada are not accepted.

STEP AND LEAP INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES* STEP and LEAP International Students:

START DATES 2013

2014

·· $2,888 per 7-week session

January 3

·· $155 one-time, non-refundable application fee

February 27

Please check the website for 2014 start dates.

·· Minimum payment of $5,776 (2 sessions) is non-refundable, non-transferable

June 19

April 24

www.langara.bc.ca/leap www.langara.bc.ca/step

August 28 October 23

All students will take a Level Placement Test at the start of the program.

Please refer to the website for detailed refund policies: www.langara.bc.ca/leap www.langara.bc.ca/step

SESSION LENGTH Seven weeks, 20 hours of instruction each week.

FOR MORE INFORMATION International Education, Langara College 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Y 2Z6 Tel: +1.604.323.5023 Fax: +1.604.327.9210 E-mail: international@langara.bc.ca Website: www.langara.bc.ca/international-education

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* All fees are in Canadian Dollars. Fees are subject to change.

Editing, design, and production: Langara Communications & Marketing Department

STEP AND LEAP APPLICATION FORM 1. ENROLMENT INFORMATION Which program are you applying to: STEP

LEAP (requires English test score)

I have already submitted a Langara College Application Form, official transcripts,

and paid my application fee.

SESSION: September

November

January

March

May

July

Langara Student I.D. Number:

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION – PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Surname/Family Name:­

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy):

Given or Other Names:

Gender:

Current or Canadian Address:

Citizenship:

Male

Female

First Language: Status:

City:

Prov:

Country: Postal Code:

Tel: Cell:

Email:

Canadian Citizen (proof of status required) Permanent Resident (proof of status required) Expiry: Temporary Resident/Visitor Study Permit Other:

All International Students must enclose official transcripts and graduation document(s) with certified

English Language Test Scores (if known):

English translations. Submitted documents will not be returned.

TOEFL:

LPI:

Other:

IELTS:

CAEL:

Name of School: City:

TOEIC:

Other:

Country: Graduation Year:

STEP / LEAP Pretest:

Highest Level of Education: High School

University

4. ACCOMMODATION I would like to stay with a Homestay family. Please send me a Homestay application.

I will arrange my own accommodation.

5. APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT Please include your fee when you submit your application.

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents $40 Visa

MasterCard

International Students $155

*BANK DRAFTS, MONEY ORDERS or AMERICAN EXPRESS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

Name on Card: Card Number: Signature: Expiry Date (mm/yy):

6. FEEDBACK Where did you first learn about the STEP and LEAP Programs?

Why did you choose Langara College?

7. APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed application form

Official transcripts and graduation document(s) with certified English translations (for Canadian Citizens/

Application fee

Permanent Residents under the age of 19 and all International Students)

*

For students applying to LEAP only: Official Score Report of English language test *

The application fee is non-refundable. Please refer to the refund policies regarding all other fees. Transcripts and English language test scores will not be returned.

Web: www.langara.bc.ca/international-education

8. DECL AR ATION, CONSENT AND RELEASE 1. Acceptance of this application is not a guarantee of admission. Admission is subject to qualifications and availability of seats.

2. In signing, I certify that all statements on this application and supporting documents are true, complete and valid. I authorize Langara College to verify any information provided as part of this application. I understand that evidence of falsified documents or misrepresentation may result in cancellation of admission or registration. I accept that information on falsified documents is shared with the Association of Registrars of Universities and Colleges of Canada. I understand that personal information on my record is protected in compliance with the appropriate legislation and will only be used for research and statistical purposes subject to the restrictions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This includes the provision of name, address, phone number and college program to the Langara College Foundation and Alumni Association, the Langara Students’ Union and the International Education Department. Questions about the collection and use of this information should be directed to the Registrar.

3. In consideration of Langara College permitting me to participate in the STEP or LEAP Program, I hereby release the College, its officers, employees, servants, agents, contractors and subcontractors from any and all claims and waive any and all claims I may have, now or in the future, against the College, its officers, employees, servants, agents, contractors and subcontractors that arise out of or are related in any way to my involvement in the STEP or LEAP Program and all associated activities.

4. I agree to purchase medical insurance to cover my period of study.

5. I have read and understood the above statements.

Signature of student, parent or guardian: Date (dd/mm/yy): A parent or guardian signature is required for students under 19 years of age.

9. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (OPTIONAL) I have chosen the person stated below to receive all my correspondence and act as my representative until the first day of my session.

Relative

Agent

Other:

Name: Agency: Address: City: Country: Postal Code: Tel: Cell:

Email:

Signature of Applicant: Date:

10. EMERGENCY CONTACTS LOCAL

OVERSEAS

Surname/Family Name:

Surname/Family Name:

Given or Other Names:

Given or Other Names:

Current Address:

Current Address:

City: Prov:

City: Prov:

Country:

Country:

Cell:

Postal Code:

Tel:

Email:

Postal Code:

Cell:

Email:

OFFICE USE ONLY STEP or LEAP start date:

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CRN:

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LEAP and STEP, International Education, Langara College 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2Z6 Tel: 1-604-323-5286 (STEP) or 1-604-323-5473 (LEAP) or e-mail: step@langara.bc.ca or leap@langara.bc.ca Web: www.langara.bc.ca/international-education