📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

Develop your Sechelt language skills while learning more about the history and culture of the Sechelt (shíshálh) Nation. 7ewkw’chalap kwetl’ tiwsham she shashishalhem! In this certificate program, you'll take introductory language courses as well as literature and other electives relevant to Sechelt linguistics and culture. You'll study at our Sunshine Coast campus and be taught by CapU instructors and Sechelt community members. Help increase fluency and keep the Sechelt language alive. The course is taught from a Sechelt perspective and is aimed at current and future Sechelt language teachers. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Required Courses
Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
ENGL 107 Introduction to Indigenous Literatures and Film 3.00 credits
FNLG 108 The Sechelt Language I (Sháshíshálhem I) 3.00 credits
FNLG 109 The Sechelt Language II (Sháshíshálhem II) 3.00 credits
FNLG 110 The Sechelt Language III (Sháshíshálhem III) 3.00 credits
FNLG 111 The Sechelt Language IV (Sháshíshálhem IV) 3.00 credits
FNST 104 The Sechelt People and Language I 3.00 credits
FNST 105 The Sechelt People and Language II 3.00 credits
LING 100 Introduction to General Linguistics: Language Structure 3.00 credits
LING 102 Introduction to Practical Phonetics 3.00 credits
Total program credits: 30.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students should consult with the Sechelt Nation Language and Culture program coordinator to determine the availability of courses by term and location. The focus of LING 100 is customized to its location of offering so students in this program are advised to register for LING 100 when offered in Sechelt.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

24,697 USD per year

49,394 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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