International Students
We are currently accepting international LEAP student applications.
Please see below for the admission requirements, application procedure, and refund and deferral policies.
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Admission Requirements
For admission to LEAP, international students must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of 12 years of formal education (equivalent to BC grade 12)
Application Procedure
1. Submit application package:
- Complete the application form
- Prepare the application and supporting documents:
Official high school transcript and graduation certificate; or
Official college or university transcript.
Note: Only official English versions or certified English translations of educational documents will be accepted. No faxed, photocopied, or scanned documents are accepted.
- Provide all relevant information pertaining to English language proficiency
- Submit one file with application and supporting documents through the Fee Payment Portal and pay the $155 application fee.
Note: Once you submit your application, you will not be able to return to add your supporting documents. If you need to send documents after submitting your application, please send them to ieleap@langara.ca.
2. Receive an Offer of Admission by email
3. Pay tuition fees for the first two sessions. The first two sessions must be taken consecutively.
2023 LEAP Tuition Fees:
- $3167.50* tuition fee per 7-week session ($6335 for first two sessions). Tuition for the first two sessions is non-refundable and non-transferable. This policy also applies when a study permit renewal letter is issued.
*Tuition fees are subject to change.
4. Receive a Letter of Acceptance by email
5. Apply for a study permit at the nearest Canadian Embassy or visa office (if applying from overseas)
6. Complete the placement test as directed by the LEAP office
7. Obtain a valid study permit/student visa before class begins
Refund, Cancellation, and Deferral Policies
New students - first two sessions:
There is no refund for the first two sessions, which you must take consecutively with no study break.
Subsequent sessions:
The non-refundable commitment fee is $500 per session. Other charges may apply for deferrals and cancellations. See below:
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Deferrals: You may defer to a future session up to one month in advance without losing the $500 commitment fee. After that deadline, you will either lose the $500 commitment fee, 50%, or 100% of the tuition.
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Cancellations: You will lose the $500 commitment fee up to two weeks before your session starts. After that you will lose either 50% or 100% of the tuition.
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Note: If you defer or cancel after the Friday of the first week of session, you will not receive a refund.
FAQs: International LEAP Program