Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP)
Important LEAP program announcement (June 2025):
Langara College has made the difficult decision to discontinue the LEAP program. We are no longer accepting new applications to the LEAP program. We are deeply grateful for your interest and support of the LEAP program.
If you have any questions, please contact us at leap [at] langara.ca (leap[at]langara[dot]ca).
Academic Requirements
Domestic Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or be 19 years of age or older
International Applicants: 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.
Additional Requirements
- Proof of Domestic Status: Domestic applicants must provide a Canadian passport, permanent resident card, or landing papers along with their application to the LEAP program.
- Placement Test: In advance of the LEAP course start date, new students will take an online placement test to determine their level in the program. Placement tests are scheduled after admission to the program is offered and is mandatory for all new students.
- Student Orientation: The week before the course start date, new students will attend orientation sessions to learn more about LEAP and Langara.
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines are subject to change and may close early once all seats are filled. Late applications and documents will not be considered.
Domestic Applicants
Space in the LEAP program is limited for new domestic applicants. To check if applications are being accepted, please visit the Domestic Students page. If applications are being accepted at this time, you may proceed with your application to the LEAP program.
International Applicants
Please visit the International Students page for application details. The application deadlines listed here apply to international applicants only:
| Intake | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| May 2025 ( Apr 28 - June 13, 2025) | Closed |
| July 2025 ( Jun 23 - Aug 8, 2025) | Not Accepting Applications |
| September 2025 - only new structure ( Dates TBD) | August 1, 2025 |
| November 2025 (Oct 27 - Dec 12, 2025) | Not accepting applications |
International Students
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?
Introduction to LEAP
Detailed information about the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program can be viewed in links below:
| English | Korean | Arabic |
| Portuguese | Simplified Chinese | Russian |
| Traditional Chinese | Spanish | Japanese |
| Vietnamese | Farsi | French |
| Italian | Turkish |
Admission Requirements
Please see the Admission Requirements page for more information.
Application Procedure
- Submit application package. Prepare the application and supporting documents:
a) Official high school transcript and graduation certificate; or
b) 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.
c) Provide all relevant information pertaining to English language proficiency
d) 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. - Receive an Offer of Admission by email.
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.- Receive a Letter of Acceptance by email.
- Apply for a study permit at the nearest Canadian Embassy or visa office (if applying from overseas).
- Complete the placement test as directed by the LEAP office.
- 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 [at] langara.ca (leap[at]langara[dot]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
Fee Questions
What are commitment fees?
Commitment fees are the payments required to secure your seat in the program and in subsequent sessions. The first term commitment fee can be found on your Offer of Admission. For subsequent sessions, the commitment fee is $750. Commitment fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What does non-refundable and non-transferable mean?
Fees that are indicated as non-refundable and non-transferable will not be refunded. In the event of an approved deferral, the non-refundable and non-transferable fee will be moved forward to the new session date and must stay within LEAP.
Refund & Deferral Questions
What is the process to request a refund?
The commitment fee for the first two sessions is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The only exception is in the event of study permit refusal. To request a refund based on a study permit refusal, you must submit a refund in the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal and upload a copy of your study permit refusal letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The request must be submitted before the first day of class.
For subsequent sessions:
To request a refund, please email leap [at] langara.ca (leap[at]langara[dot]ca) as soon as possible. Please see the LEAP Refund and Deferral Policies for information on the non-refundable commitment fee and the refund deadlines. As the first day of class, refunds are not permitted.
What is the process to request a deferral?
For the first two sessions:
To request a deferral*, submit a deferral request in the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal before the deferral deadline noted below. The commitment fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Deferral deadline for new students - May 2025 LEAP session:
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Note: Deferrals are not permitted for study permit refusals.
For subsequent sessions:
If you are a returning LEAP student, please submit your deferral request to leap [at] langara.ca (leap[at]langara[dot]ca) . Please see the LEAP Refund and Deferral Policies for information on the non-refundable commitment fee and the deferral deadlines. As of the first day of class, deferrals are not permitted. To request a deferral, please email leap [at] langara.ca (leap[at]langara[dot]ca) as soon as possible.
*All deferral requests are subject to space availability.
Is there a limit on how long I can defer my start in the LEAP Program?
You can defer your start date within a year from the intake for which you first applied*. For example, if you applied to the January intake, you can defer as late as the November intake.
*All deferral requests are subject to space availability.
If the admission requirements change during the deferral period, will I need to meet the new admission requirements?
You will not be required to meet the new admission requirements of the program should admission requirements change during the one-year limit. In the event of tuition increases, you would be required to pay the difference.
What are my options if I have exhausted my deferral requests within the one-year limit?
If you are interested in continuing with the program, you may re-apply by meeting all the current admission requirements and submitting a new application, including the application fee. Please click here to review the LEAP international application deadlines. If admitted, the commitment fee for the first two sessions will be moved forward with the new application. In the event of an increase in tuition, you would be required to pay the difference.
If you do not re-apply, the commitment fee for the first two sessions is non-refundable and non-transferable.
I no longer qualify for a deferral/refund with the stated deadlines, is there an appeal process?
For extenuating circumstances, which fall outside of the regular deferral/refund process and associated deadlines, you may submit an appeal. New LEAP students (or students in their first two sessions) can begin the appeal process by submitting a deferral or refund request form in the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal, along with supporting documents. Returning LEAP students may submit their appeal by emailing leap [at] langara.ca (leap[at]langara[dot]ca) .
If you are submitting the appeal for a medical reason, please include the deferral/refund appeal request form with your appeal request. The request will be reviewed by the Continuing Studies Appeals Committee. Once the committee has reached a decision, the decision is final.
LEAP Refund Dates & Deadlines
New students
Returning students
Study Permit Questions
What if I do not receive a decision from IRCC regarding my study permit application in time to start LEAP?
You can request a deferral by submitting a deferral request in the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal and uploading proof of your study permit application submission from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online portal. This request must be received before the deferral deadline.
What if I have received a study permit refusal?
You will be entitled to a refund of your commitment fee. Submit a refund request in the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal and upload a copy of your study permit refusal letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Deferrals are not permitted for study permit refusals.
What is the process to receive a study permit extension letter?
Contact the LEAP Office to receive payment details. You will be required to pay tuition for two future consecutive sessions of LEAP, and that tuition will be non-refundable and non-transferable
Other FAQs
If I meet the English requirement for another Langara program, how can I transfer my LEAP fees?
For the first two sessions:
If you receive a Letter of Acceptance to another Langara program, please submit a refund request through the Continuing Studies Applicant Portal and upload a copy of your new Letter of Acceptance. Refund deadlines apply and documentation is required. The request and documentation must be submitted at least one month in advance to receive a full transfer of fees. As of the first day of your LEAP classes, transfer of fees is not permitted. For more information, please contact leap [at] langara.ca (leap[at]langara[dot]ca)
For subsequent sessions:
Please contact the LEAP Office (leap [at] langara.ca ) to request a transfer of fees. Refund deadlines apply. The request must be submitted at least one month in advance to receive a full transfer of fees. As of the first day of class, transfer of fees is not permitted.
LEAP Refund Policies are subject to change. All fees are in Canadian dollars.
Domestic Students
At this time, the course fee is paid through government funding.
Please see the Admission Requirements page for more information.
Detailed information about the LEAP Program can be viewed here: LEAP Domestic Brochure
Refund, Cancellation, and Deferral Policy
Students must complete the session in which they register. Withdrawing from a session may impact their eligibility to register for future sessions.
If a student needs to defer to a future session or cancel their registration, they must notify the LEAP office as soon as possible. The LEAP office must be notified before the session start date for full funding to be reversed. Failure to cancel registration in a timely manner may impact a student's eligibility to register for future sessions.
Financial Aid
Additional funding may be available through the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG). AUG is intended to support learners most in need with financial assistance for fees, books, unsubsidized childcare, and transportation. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office by email at finaid [at] langara.ca (finaid[at]langara[dot]ca) or by phone at 604-323-5376.
