Academic Transition Program
The Academic Transition Program (ATP) is designed to prepare international students who have typically completed a high school diploma and aspire to pursue undergraduate studies at Canadian post-secondary institutions. ATP aims to deepen students’ appreciation and understanding of Canadian socio-cultural and academic norms while equipping them with post-secondary-level English and academic skills necessary for a smooth and successful transition into Canadian undergraduate studies.
What is a Academic Transition Program?
The ATP offers a combination of two (2) content-based English language courses and two academic skills courses that prepare ESL students to become effective communicators and collaborators and to build a strong foundation on the learning modalities at Canadian university setting.
Program Objectives
Understanding of Canadian cultural and academic norms
Social integration and post-secondary academic skill-building
Collaborative and active learning strategies
Understanding and academic integrity in practice
Critical thinking and scholarship
Top Benefits
Short, focused & effective
Clear Transition: easy transfer process
Friendly support and guaranteed admission
Real university-style courses
Save time, save money and secure future
Learning Journey
How ATP Helps You Enter University
Language + Credit Courses Combined – No need to study separately
Direct transfer to 26+ BC Institutions
Monthly Intakes – Start when you are ready!
Academic & Cultural Preparation – fully university ready.
FAQ
Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) with transcripts
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (76%) or grade B average
IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 60, or equivalent (e.g., English 12 with a C+ or IHV EAP1 Level B1)
Academic records from all prior institutions
To continue to a transfer institution, students must also submit:
Completed application form and fee
Copy of passport photo page
Official English-translated transcripts from all schools
Completion of the required ATP courses
Yes and they are transferable to many institutions in BC and Canada.
You may choose to repeat or we will try to get you into a college program.
No. You don’t. ATP meets the English requirement for many institutions.
Please see the transfer chart.
The ATP is a 36-contact hour program like regular university programs.
We don’t recommend you working during the intensive learning period.
The tuition include books and all the classes. It does not include accommodation and meals.
3 credits to UBC and 6 to SFU.
No. It is a program shorter than 6 months so it is not required study permit.
ATP is an accelerated program with a lower fee and value-added support. Reference the program advantages.
The program is taught by both IH teachers and partner professors.
ATP is an undergraduate prep program. It is not intended for masters’ programs.
Yes. We can assist you to apply to 3 universities.
We can always support the ATP student to do so.
No. Unless you enroll in a career program after completing ATP.
ATP prepares students to meet university admission requirements. ATP students are not usually qualified to enter university when they register in ATP.
Program Schedule
Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 3:20 pm
* PTIRU Approved Program
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) with transcripts
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (76%) or grade B average
IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 60, or equivalent (e.g., English 12 with a C+ or IHV EAP1 Level B1)
Academic records from all prior institutions
To continue to a transfer institution, students must also submit:
Completed application form and fee
Copy of passport photo page
Official English-translated transcripts from all schools
Proof of successful completion of the ATP program
4 months
* Please refer to this table for institutional transfer options.
- July 2, 2026 (monthly start thereafter)
Tuition: $7,500.00
Application fee: $250.00
For More Information
This program is not eligible for the PGWP program.
* This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills