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There are many different types of programs to choose from when you come to study in British Columbia.Which schools offer which types of programs? Programs are basically divided into the following categories:English Language: short-term and long-term options for English language study. High School Diploma: Secondary schooling usually takes four years to complete and requires the completion of provincial level English, advanced mathematics and three other provincial level courses. Students normally complete their high school diplomas between the ages of 14 and 18 years. High School Upgrading or Equivalence: bridging courses for the completion or upgrading of secondary school studies, these programs are offered by colleges, university colleges and institutes. The length of time required to complete your High School Equivalence will depend on the type and level of education you already have. Apprenticeship Training: To obtain a British Columbia Trades Qualification a mandatory apprenticeship training program is required. Training is offered through colleges, university colleges and institutes. Requirements and length of program is different for each trade program. Certificate: one year programs, provided by colleges, university colleges and universities. Advanced Certificate: After completing a Certificate you may complete additional specialized courses to obtain an advanced certificate. These programs are offered by colleges, university colleges and universities. Diploma: two or three-year programs typically in the areas of career, technical or academic programs, provided by colleges, university colleges and universities. University Transfer: academic courses taken at a college or university college that may be transferred to a university and applied towards a university bachelor's degree. Bachelor Degree: usually a four-year full time undergraduate degree that may be completed at university colleges, universities and institutes Master's Degree: one or two-year post-graduate programs. Typically a Bachelor's degree is required for admission Doctoral Degree: Ph.D. programs involve course work and original research. Admission requirement's usually include a Master's and Bachelor's Degree and are only awarded by Universities. Each school may offer a variety of programs for international students. For more information about the different programs available you can search by school. Which schools offer which programs?*When you click on this link you will be taken to another website called Education Planner where you will find a searchable database of programs offered at BC's public post-secondary instititions. Please note that the fees on the website that you will be linking to apply to Canadian Students only. International Student fees can be obtained by contacting the international office or the relevant department at each institution. Approximate international student fees can be found by clicking here.
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