About IUSPP
Many college students all over the world are attracted by the high-quality teaching in North America, and are eager to feel the new environment, experience the new life and continue their studies in North American universities. However, even some excellent students will feel difficult and at a loss when they are faced with a completely different new academic environment, away from family and friends, and teaching in English. In order to make international students fully prepared for the fierce competition, UBC College of Continuing Education has set up the International Undergraduate Preparatory Program (IUSPP).
Course details
IUSPP is a full-time course, and the course is held at UBC Vancouver Campus. This course, taught by UBC teachers, organically combines academic and skills training, and is an ideal course for students who want to prepare for the academic and cultural challenges faced by studying in North America.
IUSPP provides students with:
? English training course, if necessary (successful completion of this course will meet the English entrance requirements of UBC University)
? Have the opportunity to study undergraduate courses at UBC University with local Canadian students and other international students.
? Individualized tutoring in academic, cultural and life.
? Manage time effectively, arrange the guidance of learning load, and achieve the best learning performance.
? Cultivate the ability of dialectical thinking, teamwork, effective communication and interpersonal communication.
? Provide recommendation letters for undergraduate applications
? Enjoy the right to use UBC public facilities, such as library, sports ground and other entertainment facilities, and get a bus pass during IUSPP credits.
Although completing the IUSPP course does not guarantee admission to UBC or other universities, all the graduates of our first IUSPP course have been admitted to UBC's undergraduate major.
Curriculum design of IUSPP
IUSPP is a busy full-time course with credit and non-credit study, which mainly includes:
? Through UBC's Access Studies, students can choose from six undergraduate courses, and they can choose from as many as 70 courses offered by the College of Humanities, Natural Sciences (Earth and Marine Sciences only), Forestry and Land and Food Systems.
? 30 hours of personalized counseling each semester, including applying for help from UBC University or other universities.
? English training course, if necessary (successful completion of this course will meet the English entrance requirements of UBC University)
? A comprehensive writing course or mathematics course for undergraduates.
? Improve the skills training of academic and cross-cultural communication.
What are the entry requirements for the course? The enrollment target of IUSPP is high school students, junior college students or undergraduates.
? The competition for admission is fierce, and we will give priority to students with an average score of more than 85%.
? Good English: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in single item) or equivalent language level. Students who fail to meet the language requirements but can provide IELTS score of not less than 5.5 or NMET score of not less than 120 can take English training courses at the Language Center of UBC College of Continuing Education first.
Opening hours and admission details
School starts every year in October, May and September. If you want to apply, please fill in the online application form. Please visit the website iuspp.ubc.ca for course and registration details.
Student's testimony
? As a new international student, I knew nothing about the teaching methods, interpersonal communication and academic atmosphere of Canadian universities at first. It was IUSPP that provided me with an excellent opportunity to get in touch with these strange things. With the help of the counselor, I quickly adapted to the academic atmosphere here. Besides, the activities between different cultures here are very interesting. They are the best way to help us understand the cultural background of Canada. ?
? The design and organization of IUSPP course are excellent. Students can learn a lot from it, lay a good foundation for future college courses and get better grades. ?