Admission Requirements
International Applicant Requirements
Academic Requirements
BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent); Or Successful completion of one full academic year OR successful completion of a minimum of 24 university credits at a recognized post-secondary institution.
Note: Students who plan to continue with pursuing CPA designation will require a 4-year accredited bachelor's degree from a recognized university or college. Plese refer to Chartered Professional Accountants of BC for more information.
English Proficiency
English is the language of instruction at Langara College. You are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to the Advanced Accounting program. You may demonstrate English language proficiency by one of the following:
- Successful completion of English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, or Literary Studies 12 (or equivalent)
- Successful completion of a post-secondary English or Communications course for which Langara College awards transfer credit
- A minimum “S” grade in Langara ENGL 1107 or 1110; Or a minimum “C” grade in ENGL 1120
- International Baccalaureate (IB) ENGL A (HL or SL) 2; Or IB ENGL LIT & PERFORM (SL) 2
- Advanced Placement (AP) ENGL LIT & COMP 2; Or AP ENGL LANG & COMP 2
- A minimum “C” grade in GCSE O-Level English or GCSE English Language B
- Successful completion of LEAP Level 8 (or equivalent) (see note a)
- Language Proficiency Index (LPI) 4 with essay 24 (see note a)
- IELTS Academic Overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0 (see note a)
- Duolingo English Test 110 (see note b)
- TOEFL (IBT) Overall: 80, Writing: 20, Reading: 20, Listening: 18, Speaking:18 (see note a)
- CAEL Overall 60, Essay: 60 (see note a)
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If you have completed at least four years of full-time secondary or post-secondary study in English, you may have met the English Language requirements. For a list of approved countries, refer to English Language Countries.
notes:
- Assessment test scores are valid for two years from the date they were taken.
- Duolingo test scores must be sent directly to Langara College (view submission instructions).
Additional Requirements
Program Admission Questions
Applicants must complete the Program Admission Questions. Answer each question completely & professionally in paragraph format (no bullets), and all sub-sections of each question. Limit your answers to a maximum of 5 pages.
FORMAT: 1.5 line spacing, 2.54cm (1”) margins around, 12-point font. Include your name in a header on each page, and list all questions and sub-sections before your answers.
Save your file as “LAST NAME, FIRST NAME – Advanced Accounting Admission Questions”.
Submit your responses in a PDF or Word document to csaccounting@langara.ca or upload to your applicant portal.
Application Deadline
All admission requirements must be completed and documentation submitted by the following dates to be considered for admission.
International Applicants
International Applicants with Valid Study Permit