International Graduate Study
Preparation Program
Admission to graduate level education at a North American university is
increasingly competitive and demanding.
Many qualified international students are rejected because
they do not understand the admission process.
The decision to pursue graduate studies requires extensive
planning and research to fi nd the program most suitable for
the student. Furthermore, succeeding in a North American
graduate school requires an understanding of the cultural
approaches that will be the most effective, plus a combination
of academic and professional skills of which many students
may not be familiar.
The International Graduate Study Preparation Program (IGSPP) focuses on building
the knowledge, skills and awareness which international students need for
admission to and success in graduate study:
-researching the various schools to find the ideal program;
-understanding the admission process for graduate study;
-building the communication and cultural skills necessary
to convey your academic goal to your preferred graduate
school;
-developing the critical thinking and teamwork skills
fundamental to graduate school work.
This program is an excellent place to begin your path to
graduate studies.
Program Overview
IGSPP is a six-month, certifi cate program on the main campus
of The University of British Columbia (UBC). The fi rst term
(three months) for all students involves intensive English
language training (ESL). The second term (three months) of
IGSPP has several main areas of development and learning:
-Academic Planning: goal setting, program
investigation, application preparations
-Academic Skills: research methods, critical thinking,
academic integrity
-Culture and Communication: presentations, intercultural
communication, debate
-Graduate Academic Writing: persuasive writing,
thesis development, citation
-Professional Skills: networking, interviewing, teamwork
-Optional Workshops: student visa extension,
language-learning strategies.
International Graduate Study
Preparation Program
REV-CIC0806
Centre for Intercultural Communication
Students must achieve an advanced fl uency level in the
fi rst term before they can proceed to the academic
preparation part of IGSPP in the second term (approximately
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Students who require additional
terms of language training to reach this level will be required
to pay additional funds for each additional term.
IGSPP is not a degree program nor is it a direct path to
graduate study at UBC or any other university. IGSPP,
however, is a UBC certifi cate program that includes rigorous
training and study that prepares students for graduate
school admission and performance. Upon successful
completion of the IGSPP program, graduates will receive
a program certifi cate. Successful students will also receive
a letter of recommendation/reference to strengthen their
graduate school applications.
Completion of IGSPP does not guarantee admission to the
graduate programs at UBC or any other post-secondary
institution. Admission to these programs is controlled by
that institution's policies and admission standards.
Session Dates
New sessions are scheduled for January, April, July and
September intakes. Please visit our website for program
dates, prices and more information: igspp.ubc.ca.
To apply, please complete the online application form.
The University of British Columbia
Continuing Studies
Centre for Intercultural Communication
410-5950 University Boulevard
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3
Tel: +1-604-822-0321
Email: cicigspp@cstudies.ubc.ca
http: //www.ubc.ca
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