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International Education
The International Education Office
The International Education Office provides integrated services and support to international students. All admission and registration services for international students occur within the International Education Office including document and transfer credit evaluations, requests for reinstatement and variance. The International Education Office assists students with immigration information pertaining to study permits, work permits for students participating in Co-op, off-campus work permits, as well as medical insurance requirements. In addition, International Education Advisors provide one-to-one academic advising and course planning sessions, orientation, assistance for students in academic distress, seminars and workshops.
International Student Admission
Kwantlen accepts applications from individuals who meet the General University Admission Requirements and who are able to undertake studies in the English language. All international undergraduate applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission to Kwantlen.
International applicants should review the admission criteria for the chosen program of study. Applicants may apply to more than one program.
All applicants must have the equivalent to British Columbia high school graduation or be 19 years of age and meet the English language proficiency requirement unless applying for underage or special admission.
Some programs may have additional English language requirements. Consult the online calendar at www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/programs.html for additional program requirements.
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Apply online now, download a pdf application form, or obtain a Kwantlen International Application for Admission form from the International Education Office.
For online applications, the $120.00 non-refundable application fee must be paid by credit card at the time of application or the application cannot proceed.
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You must include the following with your application:
- The $120.00 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts
- English proficiency test scores, if available
- A copy of your study permit (if you already have one). See www.cic.gc.ca/english/study for more information
How to Apply
Step 1
Step 2
Submit paper applications to the International Education office or mail to:
International Education
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 - 72 Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada V3W 2M8
All documents submitted become the property of Kwantlen.
Replaceable documents will not be returned.
Step 3
Submit the International Student Application for Admission form for open access undergraduate programs and upgrading programs by the following deadlines:
| Semester (Duration) | Application Start Date |
Application Close Date for Overseas Applicants |
Application Close Date for Applicants in Canada |
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| Fall (September to December) Spring (January to April) Summer (May to August) |
November 1 March 1 July 1 |
April 30 August 30 December 31 |
June 30 October 15 February 28 |
Please note that some selective entry programs will have different deadlines. You may confirm these program deadlines with the International Education Office.
The International Education Office accepts late applications depending on program availability, the timeframe involved in obtaining a valid study permit and our ability to process applications. Please contact the International Education Office for more information.
All dates are subject to change without notice. If an application start or end date falls on a holiday, then the following business date will apply.
Contact Us
Richmond Campus 604.599.2534
Surrey Campus 604.599.2393
English Language Requirement
Kwantlen recognizes the following English language standards for admission to open enrolment undergraduate studies:
- An official Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 80 or higher*
- An official TOEFL score of 213 or higher on the computer test with a score of 4.5 on the essay*
- An official TOEFL score of 550 or higher on the paper test with a score of 4.5 on the TWE*
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6 on individual tests
- BC Grade 12 English or Communications (or equivalent) with minimum final grade of "C" (which must include the provincial exam)
- Kwantlen placement test into ENGQ 1099 or ELST 0381
- Language Proficiency Index (LPI) essay score of 26 or higher
- Completion of ENGQ 1098 with a minimum grade of C
- Completion of ELST 0281 with a minimum grade of B-
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery score of 85 or higher
- A post-secondary English course from an accredited institution within North America may be evaluated to determine eligibility
*If you are planning to take the TOEFL, Kwantlen’s institution code is 0157.
PLEASE NOTE: Most Kwantlen programs require at least 3 credits of first-year English. While the above list meets general language requirements, further upgrading will be needed in order to study first year English. Students need to discuss their academic goals with an International Education Advisor to select the most suitable upgrading option.
English Language Studies (ELST)
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement will be considered for the English Language Studies Diploma (ELST) program. To be eligible, applicants must have one of the following:
- An official IELTS score of 4.5 with no subscore less than 4
- An official TOEFL score of 32 or higher on the iBT test with a writing sub-score of 12 or higher
- An official TOEFL score of 97 or higher on the computer test with a TWE of 2 or higher with an oral assessment before classes start
- An official TOEFL score of 400 or higher on the paper test with a TWE of 2 or higher with an oral assessment before classes start
- Accuplacer score of 78 with Kwantlen ESL Writing Assessment Band of 3 and Kwantlen Speaking Test (KIST) of 25
Students who have not written the TWE or iBT writing test may write the Kwantlen ELST Writing Sample. Please contact the International Education Office for more information.
Transcripts
An official transcript is a record of your academic progress and standing at the time of leaving school. The transcript must be certified and forwarded directly from the issuing institution or government ministry or delivered by hand in an envelope on which the seal has not been broken.
High School Transcripts
International applicants may be requested to submit official high school transcripts to the International Education Office to meet specific program and course requirements. Applicants currently attending high school will be required to submit interim transcripts.
Applicants currently attending a high school within BC who complete the Choices form available from their high school are not required to submit an official transcript as it will be automatically submitted directly to Kwantlen from the Ministry of Education. Applicants must include their BC Personal Education Number (PEN) on their application for admission. Applicants will be notified by mail if their transcript is not received.
Applicants currently attending a high school outside of BC will be required to submit an official transcript of their final grades before they will be eligible for final admission to Kwantlen.
Post-Secondary Transcripts
Applicants who plan to enrol in courses with college or university level course prerequisites that have been completed at another post-secondary institution must submit a Request for Transfer Credit form and provide an official transcript for evaluation. This should be done at least six (6) weeks prior to the date the applicant is scheduled to register.
Canadian Education Centre Network Offices are authorized to certify copies of high school transcripts; original transcripts must be produced upon arrival. Please visit www.cecnetwork.ca for a list of offices in select countries.
Immigration Documents and Medical Insurance
Before final acceptance will be granted, international applicants must submit a valid and current Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for the entire semester for which they have applied. Students participating in Co-op work terms must also have a valid Work Permit. Holds that prevent course registration activities may be placed on student’s records if they do not submit the required documentation to the International Education Office. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of all holds placed on her/his student account. All students who are eligible for the British Columbia Medical Services Plan (BCMSP) are required to maintain medical insurance coverage.
Students enrolled in full-time studies at Kwantlen will be charged a fee for the Student Health and Dental Plan. Students may opt out of either or both plans with proof of comparable existing coverage. All questions or concerns may be directed to the Kwantlen Student Association.
Kwantlen has made arrangements with David Cummings Insurance Services (DCIS) to provide a policy that will provide basic medical insurance for international students during the waiting period before they are covered under the BC Medical Services Plan (BCMSP). All international students not eligible for BCMSP at the beginning of their first semester at Kwantlen will be registered in the DCIS Global Campus Health Plan. The DCIS Global Health Plan offers eligible international students three months of medical insurance during the waiting period for BCMSP. The fee for the Global Campus Health Plan is $120 CAD and will be assessed with tuition and fees for the first semester. Students who, at the time of registration, provide proof that they are already covered by BCMSP or have equivalent coverage will not be assessed this charge and will not be provided insurance under the DCIS Global Health Plan. All questions regarding the Global Campus Health Plan may be answered by a DCIS representative by email student@david-cummings.com or by phone at 604.228.8816 or toll free in North America at 1-800.818.3188.
Full-Time Status
Full-time studies are defined as nine (9) credits.
Advancement Placement (AP) Program
Visit www.bccat.ca or see policy B.8 (Credit for Advanced Placement Program Courses) that can be viewed at the Library or online at www.kwantlen.ca/policies for further details.
Students who have completed Advanced Placement subjects with a standing of 4 or greater will receive advanced standing in accordance with the table of course equivalencies which has been established in consultation with faculty. The table of equivalencies is reviewed and updated by the appropriate Departmental and Divisional Curriculum Committees on or before May 31 each year.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Visit www.bccat.ca or see policy B.9 (Credit for International Baccalaureate Program Courses) that can be viewed at the Library or online at www.kwantlen.ca/policies for further details.
Students who have completed Higher Level International Baccalaureate subjects with a standing of 5 or greater will receive advanced standing in accordance with the table of course equivalencies which has been established in consultation with faculty. The table of equivalencies is reviewed and updated by the appropriate Departmental and Divisional Curriculum Committees on or before May 31 each year.
International Tuition
Fees in effect for the Calendar year for 2009/2010. Fees are listed in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice.
| Semester and Term-Based Program Fees | |
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| Tuition | $420 per credit |
| Fees for libraries, technologies & student life | $15/credit |
| Global Campus Health Plan | $120 |
| Continuous Intake Program Fees | |
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| Tuition | $420 per week |
| Fees for libraries, technologies & student life | $15/credit |
| Global Campus Health Plan | $120 |
| Fixed-Term Program Fees | |
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| Tuition | $420 per credit |
| Fees for libraries, technologies & student life | $15/credit |
| Global Campus Health Plan | $120 |
| ALL STUDENTS | |
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| Student Association Fees |
Flat rate of $7/student per semester plus $3 per credit to a maximum of $47/semester Bursary Fund: $1 per semester |
| Canadian Federation of Students Levy | $0.60 per credit to a maximum of $7.20/semester |
| Student Medical and Dental Plan Fees | $179.00 per year (can be waived if student already has coverage) |
See the general Tuition and Fees section.
US Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Students from the United States of America should be aware that they must graduate from high school, obtain their GED, or pass a United States government approved exam deemed equivalent to high school in order to participate in the US Federal Loans program. Kwantlen is an approved institution for students sponsored by the US Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information regarding US student aid or US alternate lenders, please contact Student Awards and Financial Assistance by telephone at 604.599.2040 or by email at finauxil@kwantlen.ca.
Commitment Fee
International students must pay a non-refundable and non-transferable commitment fee prior to admission. The commitment fee will apply towards the tuition assessed for the first semester of study.
The commitment fee, minus a $300 CAD processing charge, will be refunded only if a student is denied a study permit by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The original letter of refusal from CIC must be submitted prior to the first day of classes along with a written request for a refund.
Students who do not register for the semester specified will forfeit the entire commitment fee.
Students who reduce their courseload (drop or withdraw from courses) will be refunded based on the refund policy (see Refunds and Fee Adjustments listed below).
Registration
To register in courses international students must have submitted a Kwantlen International Application for Admission by the published deadline and have been accepted for admission to Kwantlen. They must also have applied for study permits, temporary residence visas (if necessary) and medical insurance. Upon acceptance, students will be provided with further details about the registration process.
The instructions below are for students in university level studies.
| Step 01 Eligibility |
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Students in good academic standing will remain eligible to register for up to two consecutive semesters after being accepted to and/or attending for a semester. |
| Step 02 Registration Time |
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Check the online registration system to confirm your registration time. Check for, and resolve, any ‘holds’ that will prevent you from registering at your appointment time. ‘Holds’ include library fines and overdue materials, outstanding documents, etc. |
| Step 03 Registration Access |
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Pay your tuition by the specified deadline so that you will be able to register at your assigned time. |
| Step 04 Register Online |
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Obtain approval if you will need to register into a course for a third time. Register online at www.kwantlen.ca/webreg on the registration date and time that you were assigned. |
Open Registration and Selective Entry Programs
Registration for open registration and for most selective entry programs is online. Instructions and tuition payment deadlines are included in the online International Student’s Registration Procedures Guide found at www.kwantlen.ca/inted/current_students/procedures.html
Registration for English Language Studies (ELST)
International students in the ELST Diploma program register in person for courses. Continuing students will be notified of their registration date by mail and/or email. New students will be notified regarding English language testing and registration in their acceptance letters.
Placement in ELST courses cannot be guaranteed if test results are not available prior to arrival. Test results are required in order to confirm a student’s eligibility to take courses at Kwantlen. If test results cannot be provided before arrival then students must come to Kwantlen for testing. Contact the International Education office for details.
Should test results indicate that a student does not meet the minimum requirement for the lowest level ELST course offered, the student will be referred to an English language school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Kwantlen does not offer Beginners courses.
Full-Time Status
A student who is enrolled in 9 or more semester credit hours is considered to be full-time.
A student who is enrolled in less than 9 semester credit hours is considered to be part-time.
Refunds and Fee Adjustments
Requests for variances of the refund policy must be submitted to the International Education Office.
International applicants who receive Canadian Permanent Residency status must present their Permanent Resident Identity Card to the International Education Office before the start of classes to qualify for domestic fees. Tuition from previous semesters, the application fee and library fees will not be adjusted or refunded.
International Students should refer to policy K.1 (Refunds of Tuition and Other Fees for International Students, Non-Canadian Citizens/Non-Permanent Residents) that may be viewed at the Library or online at www.kwantlen.ca/policies.
Fees and charges for international students are determined by the Vice-President, Finance and Administration.
Report Day and Orientation
New students who were not able to provide test results prior to arrival must come to Kwantlen for testing. There will be one day available for testing prior to the start of the semester (Report Day). Students must contact the International Education office for details regarding this date. Travel arrangements must be made to ensure availability at Kwantlen on that day.
All newly admitted students must attend Orientation before their first semester commences. The comprehensive orientation is usually scheduled the week prior to the first week of classes of each semester.
For more information contact:
| International Education Office | |
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| Richmond | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Main Floor Monday to Friday North Entrance
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| Surrey | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM G Building Monday to Friday Room 2005 Telephone: 604.599.2393 |
| Mailing Address | Kwantlen Polytechnic University 12666-72nd Avenue Surrey, BC Canada V3W 2M8 |
| Website: | www.kwantlen.ca/inted |
Homestay
In order to serve our students better all placements for homestay accommodations for Kwantlen students will now be managed by First Choice International Placement Inc.
First Choice is now our preferred provider for students for the following services: homestay, airport transportation, and monitored custodial guardianship services. For contact details please read the information below.
First Choice International Placement
Students seeking homestay placements and prospective host families, please contact First Choice directly:
First Choice International Placement Inc.
Unit 115, 255 West 1st Street
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G8
Tel: 604.984.0868
Fax: 604.984.2373
Website: http://www.fciplacement.com/
Email: info@fciplacement.com
Connect with Kwantlen
The Connect with Kwantlen Program (CwK) brings together people of different cultures who may not otherwise have the opportunity to interact. Participants are both English speaking volunteers and English Language Studies students who meet one another weekly in groups for the purpose of a language and cultural exchange.
In addition, the program offers larger social events for participants. For example, day trips to local scenic attractions, ski/snow-boarding trips to local mountains, hockey games, karaoke evenings and movie nights. These events provide a wonderful opportunity for all participants to meet one another while exploring beautiful British Columbia!
The Connect with Kwantlen Program is offered to all students attending any of the Kwantlen campuses; however, meetings take place at the Surrey and Richmond campuses only. To find out more information, please contact Homestay Services at 604.599.2439 or e-mail at connectwithKwantlen@kwantlen.ca
International Student Exchange
Would you like to travel, experience life in another country, meet new people, and enhance the value of your university education? There are several great opportunities to travel and study internationally through Kwantlen’s Open World Exchange Program. Chose from multiple partner institutions located all over the world. Check out our website at www.kwantlen.ca/exchange for more information.
Kwantlen students who are considering going on an exchange should meet early in their programs with the Exchange Office in order to best plan their courses both at home and abroad.
Information sessions will begin in the Fall term.
If you are a student from one of Kwantlen’s partner institutions, please apply to come to Kwantlen through your home institution’s exchange office.
If you are a student not from one of Kwantlen’s partner institutions who would like to come to Kwantlen for a semester or a year without seeking a credential from Kwantlen, please follow the instructions for “visting students” on Kwantlen’s exchange website www.kwantlen.ca/exchange.
What is Exchange?
Exchange is a program in which a Kwantlen student attends one of Kwantlen’s partner institutions for a semester or two while paying Kwantlen tuition and receiving full transfer credit at Kwantlen for courses taken abroad. In return, Kwantlen hosts students from its partner institutions in many different programs.
Who can go on Exchange?
If you have a GPA of 2.67 and will have completed 30 university credits by the time you wish to go on exchange, you are eligible to apply.
Where can I go on Exchange?
Kwantlen has exchange partners in Europe, Asia, Central and South America, and Oceania. Please check our website for the current list of partner schools and their locations. Kwantlen is working hard to add more partner schools to our list.
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Partner Schools as of July 2009 | |||
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Country |
School |
Accepted Programs |
Language of Instruction |
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Austria |
Fachhochschule Wien |
Journalism |
German and English |
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Chile |
Universidad Arturo Prat |
Arts |
Spanish |
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China |
Zhejiang Forestry University |
Horticulture |
Mandarin |
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Finland |
Arcada Polytechnic |
Business |
English and Finnish |
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Finland |
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences |
Business, CIS, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology |
English and Finnish |
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France |
INSEEC |
Business |
English and French |
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Germany |
University of Applied Sciences Munich |
Information Technology and CIS |
German with few in English |
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Japan |
Nagasaki College of Foreign Studies |
Japanese Language |
Japanese |
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Japan |
Nagoya Gakuin University |
Japanese Language and Culture courses |
Japanese with few in English |
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New Zealand |
UNITEC |
Arts, Business, CIS, GDMA |
English |
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Taiwan |
Shih Chien University |
Business, Fashion Design |
Mandarin—Fashion English—Business |
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United Kingdom |
University of Central Lancashire |
Journalism |
English |
When can I go on Exchange?
Most programs allow students to go on exchange for a full year or just one semester during the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of their program. Some programs have restrictions so please check our website to see if any apply to you: www.kwantlen.ca/exchange.
Fashion students can only go on exchange during the 2nd semester of their third year. Interior Design students are eligible for exchange during the 2nd semester of second year or the 1st semester of third year.
*All students must return to Kwantlen for a minimum of one semester after their exchange term.*
How much does it cost?
Exchange students pay Kwantlen tuition and fees in addition to housing and living costs in their host country. Costs vary depending on where you choose to go. Students remain eligible for student loans, scholarships, awards, and bursaries.
How do I apply?
Pick up an application form from the Open World Exchange Office in Richmond or the International Education Office in Surrey or download it from our website at www.kwantlen.ca/exchange. Complete the application and hand it in with all necessary supporting documentation before the appropriate deadline.
When is the deadline?
All applications to go on exchange during the 2010/2011 academic year must be received by January 15th, 2009. Only complete applications will be accepted.
For more information contact:
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Open World Exchanges | |
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| Richmond |
Open World Exchange Office Telephone: 604.599.2603 |
| Surrey |
International Education Office Telephone: 604.599.2603 |
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internationalprograms@kwantlen.ca | |
| Website: | www.kwantlen.ca/exchange |
| Mailing Address |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University |