Your Path to Higher Education in Canada

DEA’s University Pathway Program leads to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as undergraduate and postgraduate diplomas and certificates. University Pathway Program graduates are expected to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher.

Overview

STUDY AREA	University Pathway
LOCATION	Vancouver
LENGTH	8 weeks minimum
SCHEDULE	Full-Time Intensive
START DATES	Every Monday except the last week of a session*

NOTES:

You can begin the program at any level, but you may need to upgrade your English before beginning the required University Pathway Program courses. You must begin your University Pathway Program required courses on the first day of a session and must complete the full session of your required courses to get credit.

EACH ENGLISH LEVEL IS 4 WEEKS

Duration

Course duration varies based on your starting English Level and each student’s unique progress through the levels.

English Testing

Students write a practice IELTS test every second week to measure their progress. This allows teachers and students to see their success and track their improvement.

What You Will Learn

Written & Oral English Skills
Critical Thinking
Research Skills
Essay Writing

TOEFL Preparation
Time Management
Exam Writing Techniques
Oral Presentation

Estimated Length of Program

If your level is:	The estimated length of your program will be:
High-advanced (Level 11-12)	8-12 weeks
Advanced (Level 9-10)	12-20 weeks
High-intermediate (Level 7-8)	20-28 weeks
Intermediate (Level 5-6)	28-32 weeks
Pre-intermediate (Level 3-4)	32-40 weeks
Beginner (Level 1-2)	40-48 weeks

LEVEL PLACEMENT

Students take a placement test on their first day to determine their English level.
Students who test at level 9 or above may directly enter the University Pathway Program.
Students who test at level 8 or below, will begin in the General English program.

University Placement Services

Our team of Pathway Specialists will work with you to find the perfect program to reveal your full potential.
Our services include:

Helping you choose the best program for your goals and interests from our Partner Colleges and Universities in Canada
Guiding you through the admissions application process
Obtaining your conditional Letter of Acceptance (LOA)

Courses