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Leap Guide
English language
program.
LANGARA ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (LEAP)
CANADA
Study English at Langara
Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Langaras ESL programming uses an of strategies to encourage authentic
integrated approach to language learning. communication. This creates a dynamic,
Canada, Langara College provides
Rather than teach skills in isolation we student-centred learning environment
University Studies, Career Studies,
use a holistic methodology, combining in which students acquire language in a
and Continuing Studies programs speaking, listening, reading, and writing, natural and meaningful way. Gradually,
and courses to more than 21,000 and focusing on a variety of relevant students learn to approach classroom
and interesting topics. Using a content- content the same way as Canadian
students annually.
based curriculum, we engage students in students whose first language is English.
activities that require the use of a variety
ESL + 2 + 2
YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
YEAR FOUR
University of
Saskatchewan
YEAR TWO
Queen's University
University Transfer
Simon Fraser University studies at Langara
30 credits/10 courses per year
Spend your first two years of
university studies working
LEAP - LEVEL 8 towards a degree, diploma, or
YEAR ONE
LEAP - LEVEL 7 certificate at Langara.
University Transfer
LEAP - LEVEL 6 studies at Langara
LEAP - LEVEL 5 30 credits/10 courses per year
LEAP - LEVEL 4
LEAP - LEVEL 3
ESL
LEAP - LEVEL 2 LEAP = Langara English
LEAP for Academic Purposes.
LEAP - LEVEL 1
Each session is 7 weeks ESL entry level is determined
for 20 hours/week
LEAP - BASICS by a placement test.
LEAP - Langara English for Academic Purposes
FOUNDATION LEVELS (LEAP BASICS - LEAP 2) ACADEMIC PREPAR ATION (LEAP 3 - LEAP 8)
Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is an intensive The content for the intermediate to advanced levels of the LEAP
English program designed to prepare students whose first Program is drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines. Each
language is not English for full-time study at English language week students practice all of their core language skills in the context
universities and colleges. Academic skills are emphasized at all of an academic subject. The level of critical thinking skills and the
levels of the program. complexity of academic strategies increases as students progress
through the program.
The beginner to intermediate levels of LEAP focus on the
environment and culture of Vancouver and Canada. Through
LEAP provides a unique learning experience for students by:
a variety of topics, materials, and activities, the classroom is
Facilitating development of language and academic skills
transformed into a living language environment. Students
Assisting students to become successful independent learners
develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while Encouraging student integration into the Langara College academic
expanding their knowledge of Vancouver, Canada, and the world. and social community
Promoting academic excellence
All students will take a Level Placement Test at the start of the SESSION LENGTH
program. Please refer to the website for detailed refund policies: Each session is seven weeks long, with 20 hours of instruction
www.langara.ca/leap each week.