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English Foundation Program - UBCO

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada•World Rank #64

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Offered by The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, English Foundation Program - UBCO is a foundation in English Language Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,562 per total (CAD 6,800 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Foundation
Field: English Language Studies
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,800 / total
International tuition: CAD 11,562 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Okanagan School of Education’s English Foundation Program (EFP) is a credit-bearing English language development pathway providing university admission to students who have not met UBCV’s English language proficiency requirements but who do meet the academic requirements for a wide range of degree programs. The EFP combines intensive English as an additional language teaching and learning with academic courses while engaging students in campus life—a perfect blend of strong academics, collaborative activities, cultural discovery, and experiential education on UBCV’s Okanagan campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: UBC Okanagan's English Foundation Program (EFP) page states that it welcomes students who have not yet met UBC's minimum English Language Admission Standard (ELAS), and directs applicants to the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar for the exact minimum test scores accepted into the EFP rather than listing them on the program page itself. Applicants apply to an undergraduate program at UBC Okanagan through the general application process; those who do not meet ELAS at the time of application are then evaluated to determine whether the EFP is the appropriate route into their intended degree. The program page states no prior-degree requirement, no minimum GPA, and no interview or portfolio condition beyond the English-proficiency evaluation described above.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic and international undergraduate applicants both apply through EducationPlannerBC for Winter Session 2027/28 (September 2027 entry) and Summer 2027: applications open in early October 2026 and the equal-consideration deadline is 15 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. PST, the same date for both groups; a few programs keep reviewing late applications on a space-available basis afterwards. Earlier dates apply only to entrance-award consideration -- 15 November 2026 for the International Scholars Program and 1 December 2026 for Presidential/Centennial/Beyond Tomorrow scholars. Several limited-entry programmes -- Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing (advanced entry), Occupational/Physical Therapy, Social Work and Teacher Education -- set their own earlier deadlines from October 2026 through February 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About The University of British Columbia

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1908
Students: 72,100
World rank: #64
Programs: 731
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does English Foundation Program - UBCO award?

The University of British Columbia awards a Foundation in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does English Foundation Program - UBCO take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does English Foundation Program - UBCO cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 11,562 per total (CAD 6,800 per total for local students).

Can English Foundation Program - UBCO be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at The University of British Columbia.

What language is English Foundation Program - UBCO taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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