College Diploma - Design Formation

Academic Requirements

For the College Diploma in Design Formation, the Academic Requirements are as follows:

• Domestic Applicants: Must have BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or be 19 years of age or older.
• International Applicants: Must have BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent).
• Additional Requirements:
  • Attendance at a program information session is mandatory.
  • An interview with a program faculty member is required.
• Applicant Notes:
  • During the interview, applicants must demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively verbally, visually, and in writing. This includes completing an assessment and presenting a portfolio of relevant work.
  • Students should expect to commit a minimum of four hours of time per studio per week in addition to class time.
  • The three-dimensional studio requires some physical effort, including lifting and the use of power tools.
  • Admission to a program at Langara College does not guarantee registration in required courses.
  • Students admitted to this program may need to take one or more additional English courses to meet the prerequisite requirements of the English courses required in this program.
  • Preference may be given to applicants who have completed secondary school or equivalent art courses.

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If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at Langara College. All applicants are required to be proficient in listening, reading, speaking, and writing in English at a post-secondary level.

Most programs fall into one of the three categories below. Refer to the 'Admissions' tab of the program listing for the full requirements or see our complete list of programs by category.

Language Requirements Categories

Must meet one of the English Language Requirements below:

• English First Peoples 12 - 70%
• English Studies 12 - 70%
• Literary Studies 12 - 70%
• Langara English Test (LET) - 3
• Langara English Course - A minimum "S" grade in ENGL 1107 or 1110; or a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120
• English (Post-Secondary Transfer) - C-
• International Baccalaureate - IB ENGL A (HL or SL): 3; IB ENGL LIT & PERFORM (SL): 3
• Advanced Placement - AP ENGL LIT & COMP: 2; AP ENGL LANG & COMP: 2
• GCSE O-Level English, GCSE English Language B - C

Applicants unable to meet the English Language Requirements must satisfy one of the following English Proficiency requirements:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Level IV (EAP Level IV (LEAP 8))
• Language Proficiency Index (LPI) - 26
• IELTS Academic - 6.5 (No Band Lower Than 6.0)
• Duolingo English Test - 110
• TOEFL (IBT) - Overall: 88; Writing: 20; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20
• CAEL - Overall: 70 (No Band Lower Than 60)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 56 (No Individual Skill Score Less Than 55)

Notes:

a. Applicants admitted to a Langara College program on the basis of an English language assessment other than the Langara English Test (LET) or an acceptable grade in secondary or post-secondary English may be required to successfully complete ENGL 1107, 1110, or achieve an LET 3 prior to enrolling in ENGL 1100, 1123, 1129, or 1130.

b. Assessment test scores are valid for two years from the date they were taken.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.