International Students
March 2025 Update:
LEAP is currently undergoing a program restructure, following the results of our 2023-24 Quality Assurance Process Audit
While we are in the process of finalizing the details and transitioning the program to this exciting new structure, the program will not be offering any new student intakes in July 2025 or November 2025 and therefore will not be accepting new applications for these sessions.
Please check this page regularly for updates to the upcoming LEAP program dates.
We are committed to providing all LEAP students with exceptional programming and a dynamic, student-success focused learning experience. We anticipate being able to provide more information regarding the launch of the new structure in April 2025 and we look forward to welcoming you into our new LEAP program soon.
If you have any questions, please contact us at leap@langara.ca
Please see below for the LEAP application procedures and refund and deferral policies.
Are you an international student interested to learn more or do you have additional questions that are not answered here? Please get in touch.
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Introduction to LEAP
Detailed information about the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program can be viewed in links below:
Admission Requirements
Application Procedure
1. Submit application package.
- 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 Continuing Studies Online Application and pay the $155 application fee. Supporting documents can be submitted later in the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal. Access to the portal will be granted by email after your application is received.
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.
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 $750 per session. Other charges may apply for deferrals and cancellations. See below:
- Deferrals: You may defer to a future session up to one month in advance without losing the $750 commitment fee. After that deadline, you will lose either 50% or 100% of the tuition.
- Cancellations: You will lose the $750 commitment fee up to one month before your session starts. After that, you will lose either 50% or 100% of the tuition.
- If you are a returning student requesting a deferral or refund, please email your request to leap@langara.ca
- Note: there are no refunds or deferrals permitted as of the first day of class. If you do not request a refund or deferral before the first day of class, you will not be eligible to cancel or defer your registration.
FAQs: International LEAP Program