Langara College

History & Location of School
Courses Offered
Course Fees

Langara College

History & Location of School

Langara College takes its name from the neighbourhood (located in Vancouver, British Columbia) which in turn was named after Spanish Admiral Juan de Lángara. Programs were first offered in 1965 at King Edward Centre as part of Vancouver City College. The college was established as an independent public college on April 1, 1994. The current site at 100 West 49th Avenue has housed the programs since 1970.

Addresses:

  • Langara College
    100 West 49th Avenue,
    Vancouver, BC Canada
    V5Y 2Z6
    Phone: 604.323.5511

Courses Offered

University Studies
Langara College is the smart way to go to university. They provide the most comprehensive Arts & Science University-Transfer Program of any college in BC. More students transfer to BC universities from Langara College than from any other college in the province.

Their students enjoy a wide range of academic offerings in more than 60 subject areas and benefit from smaller class sizes, excellent support services, outstanding instructors, and competitive tuition fees. They offer 3 semesters per year, so students are free to study at their own pace.

Depending on courses chosen, students who complete a minimum of 60 credits (normally 20 courses) may apply for an Associate Degree or Arts and Science Diploma. These credits may be transferred to BC colleges and universities, as well as many universities in Canada, allowing students to continue in their university studies.

Career Studies
Langara College offers more than 30 career programs, leading to bachelor’s degrees, two-year diplomas, one-year certificates, or one-semester citations.

Developed with the co-operation of community-based advisory committees, Career programs combine a strong academic core with state-of-the-art marketplace skills that lead to careers in the arts, business, industry and community services.

Career programs require that students apply directly to the programs and may require supplemental applications, letters of reference, portfolio reviews, and/or other prerequisites. Most are limited enrolment, providing a sense of community amongst students and instructors.

Continuing Studies
Langara College Continuing Studies offers a rich and diverse range of lifelong learning opportunities. Whether the objective is to improve business skills, enhance a career path, expand individual creativity, or develop a more holistic approach to personal well-being, Continuing Studies offers more than 500 courses and 35 certificate programs designed with the needs of the student in mind.

Endeavouring to be resources and contributors to community life, Langara CS personnel participate in and support significant public issues and concerns. Leading practitioners, expert in their chosen field, are drawn from the community at large to advise and to teach. Collaborative programs with community organizations further enrich the learning environment of the College.

ESL Studies
Langara College offers several pathways to develop and improve English language skills:

  • Academic Preparation
    • Skills Training for English Proficiency (STEP)
      For students who want to improve their English and learn about Vancouver, Canada, and the world
    • Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP)
      For students interested in developing their English and academic skills
    • Language and Composition I
    • Language and Composition II
  • English Skills Improvement
    • Langara English Proficiency Program (LEPP)
      For individuals interested in part-time classes, in the evenings or on Saturdays
  • Summer Programs
    • Explore
      For students wanting to upgrade English skills in June and July
    • Summer English Language Program (SELP)
      For students interested in upgrading English skills in August
  • Custom Programs
    • Group Programs
      For groups of students interested in a language and culture experience

External Studies
Let the world be your classroom. Combine studies and experience with the excitement of travel. Their programs allow you to choose credit or non-credit, a range of durations, and a wide assortment of destinations.

Course Fees

Application for Admission: $155.00

SEMESTER FEES (Applied to Tuition)
For 1st semester students: $5000.00
For 2nd & 3rd semester students: $5000.00
For 4th and subsequent semester students (Commitment Fee): $500.00

The Application Fee and the $500.00 Commitment Fee are non-refundable and non-transferable. Students who pay the $5000.00 Semester Fee will receive a refund of any money not used towards their registration (not including the $500.00 Commitment Fee).

OTHER FEES
Tuition Fees (per credit): $465.00
Capital Building Legacy Fund (per semester): $30.60
Basic Langara Students’ Union (LSU) Fee: $13.99
LSU Fee (per credit): $3.42
LSU Health Dental Plan: $199.98
U-Pass Program: $152
Material/Lab Fees: Vary