University Foundations Program

Acquire the necessary social and support skills for Post-Secondary success in the Canadian Education System. If you have already completed your high school graduation requirements and require a full year of preparation for University entrance in Canada, then the Comox Valley International Student Program University Foundations is for you. You will hone your English skills in a 98% English speaking community and be counselled in taking the precise courses needed to apply for your chosen undergraduate program. University Foundations Program students routinely enter Science, Business and Humanities programs at the Post-Secondary level that lead to careers in Medicine, Engineering, Law, Accounting and Business Administration.

Program Highlights:

• Post-Secondary application counseling and assistance
• Philosophy that supports academic excellence and quality
• Cultural immersion in a high school environment
• Critical thinking, decision making, flexibility, problem solving and inquiry learning
• Preparation for a global community through personal analysis and societal issues

Program Dates:

• Full Year – September to June annually
• CVISP orientation three (3) days prior to program start is required during a student’s first year of enrollment

Program Courses:

University Foundations Program alumni have preferred the following courses

• Calculus 12
• English 12
• Physics 12
• Chemistry 12
• History 12
• Geography 12