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If you are missing one or more courses required for entrance into a BCIT program, or if you have the required course but your percentage grade is not high enough, there are several upgrading options available

Full-time language upgrading option

International Student Entry Program (ISEP)

ISEP – Technical Academic English is a full-time English language program that prepares students for success by helping them to meet English requirements for academic programs at BCIT. This program is available to international and domestic students.

Students are eligible to apply for a study permit after receiving acceptance and placement into the program.

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part-time language upgrading option

Professional English Language Development (PELD)

PELD is is a part-time English language program for students who need an English upgrade to enter BCIT programs or other post-secondary programs at institutes across BC. This program is designed for students who are at least at the upper-intermediate levels as a starting point. Students must already have a valid status in Canada.

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Academic preparation

Technology Entry (TE)

Technology Entry is a 15-week, full-time day school program that provides academic preparation to help you meet BCIT technology program entry requirements in communication, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Students are eligible to apply for a study permit after receiving acceptance into this program.

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