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A dynamic university for a modern world 

Come discover Simon Fraser University 

(SFU), one of Canada’s finest universities. 

Here you’ll be taught by world-renowned 

educators and researchers. You’ll be 

surrounded by talented and diverse 

students who share your passion for 

learning and desire to make a difference. 

And you’ll find a welcoming and 

supportive international community to 

help you find your place and achieve 

your dreams. 

SFU has it all – academic excellence, 

innovative programs, some of Canada’s 

best varsity sports teams, and a vibrant 

and international campus community. It’s 

no wonder we are consistently ranked one 

of the country’s top universities in 

the ‘Guide to Canadian Universities’ 

published by Maclean’s, Canada’s 

national news magazine. 

Fraser International College (FIC), in 

association with SFU, provides you with 

a predetermined pathway to achieving 

your undergraduate goals in the fields 

of Business Administration, Computing 

Science or Arts and Social Sciences. 

Dr Michael Stevenson 

Vice-Chancellor and President 


Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President of 


I would like to welcome Fraser 

International College (FIC) students to 

one of Canada’s leading universities, 

situated in one of the most beautiful and 

vibrant cities in the world. Simon Fraser 

University (SFU) opened its doors in 

1965, challenging convention and striving 

for innovation in higher education. Now, 

four decades later, SFU has emerged as 

a formidable academic presence with an 

international reputation for innovative 

teaching, research and community 

outreach. This reputation is built on our 

strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, 

as well as our distinctive interdisciplinary 

and professional programs, and our 

commitment to the close integration of 

leading-edge research and teaching. 

Our record is one of embracing risk and 

bold initiative; a record that is reflected 

in the successful work of our faculty and 

of our students. SFU faculty members 

are recognized internationally and our 

students excel in their fields after 

graduation. We believe this record will 

be enhanced by our association with FIC 

and our connection with its students. 

I am confident that students of FIC 

will enjoy the benefits of learning and 

living on SFU’s campuses. Our student 

residences, student services, and 

our recreation and athletics facilities 

and programs provide a welcoming 

community, making your transition to 

FIC and to SFU an enjoyable experience. 

It is my pleasure to invite you to 

explore Fraser International College 

at Simon Fraser University. 

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Preparing you for your future 

Your future is our priority 

FIC is a modern and dynamic 

educational institution committed 

to providing quality educational 

programs and support services in an 

environment that encourages you to 

achieve excellence in your studies. 

Quality teaching, outstanding facilities, 

and academic and welfare support 

services allow you the opportunity 

and freedom to challenge yourself in a 

university environment. You will study a 

university-designed program, taught by 

university lecturers, in a relaxed, friendly 

and supportive atmosphere on the 

SFU campus. 

Once you have successfully completed 

your FIC studies, you will be prepared 

for entry into your program at SFU. 

FIC is proud to be associated with SFU and 

works closely with the university to ensure 

that students receive the most up-to-date 

teaching, using state-of-the-art facilities, 

with one of Canada’s most forwardthinking 

and innovative institutions. 

Message from the College Director of FIC 

You are at an important stage in your 

life when you have to choose the right 

pathway from secondary school to 

university. It is an important decision 

that can determine your future career. 

At FIC, our focus is to help you 

make the right decision and make the 

most of the opportunities available to 

you in achieving your ambitions. We 

provide you with a unique pathway 

that prepares you for entry into 

post-secondary studies and allows 

for a smooth transition into SFU. 

The FIC programs and approach to 

teaching are special. University-designed 

programs, taught by qualified lecturers, 

on a university campus, ensure that our 

students have the very best preparation 

for the demands of higher education 

in Canada. 

FIC students are treated like university 

students and, with the added benefits of 

smaller classes, students receive more 

personalized attention in a dynamic and 

supportive learning environment that 

better equips them for life at university. 

In choosing an FIC program, you will be 

following thousands of other successful 

students who have achieved their 

ambitions by joining SFU, which is widely 

recognized as one of the most creative 

and influential universities in Canada. 

Take the first step towards achieving 

your goals with FIC. We look forward 

to welcoming and supporting 

you on your journey to SFU. 

Bev Hudson 

College Director/Principal 

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Why choose FIC 

Study a university-designed program that suits your needs, on a university campus, with qualified 

lecturers, in smaller classes with longer teaching sessions – and FIC guarantees you entry into 

second year university.* 

University-designed programs 

and progression to SFU 

The University Transfer Program (UTP) 

Stage I is designed to provide a bridge 

between high school and university. It 

will prepare you for university studies. 

UTP Stage II programs are based on the 

first year of the equivalent SFU Bachelor 

degree programs listed on pages 11, 

12 and 13. You will obtain guaranteed 

transfer to these SFU programs when you 

have completed the specified courses 

and met the Grade Point Average (GPA) 

specified for your chosen program.* 

University Campus with full 

access to university facilities 

FIC is located on SFU’s Burnaby Campus. 

You will enjoy full access to university 

facilities and services, including 

libraries, computer laboratories, sports 

and recreation facilities, on-campus 

accommodation, health services 

and career services. 

Academic support 

and tutorials 

FIC provides learning support in the form 

of free tutorial classes and and regular 

one-to-one meetings with your lecturers. 

The tutorials focus particularly on building 

academic English, Mathematics and 

Computing skills. As well as academic 

support, FIC provides excellent personal 

support in a range of services to ensure 

that you are able to reach your goals. 

Qualified lecturers, quality 

education and additional 

instruction time 

A quality education is the first step 

to a successful future. FIC programs 

are designed to help you fully reach 

your potential. They are delivered and 

moderated by highly qualified lecturers 

that are approved by SFU to ensure that 

the highest standards of teaching are 

maintained at all times. In keeping with 

our supportive approach, FIC provides 

more teaching hours per course. Instead 

of traditional three-hour teaching blocks, 

FIC classes are four-hour sessions. 

This extra academic contact allows 

you to fully develop your knowledge 

and understanding of each course. 

Small classes 

Classes have a maximum of 35 students, 

often with an average of only 25 students. 

Small classes provide a personal learning 

environment and more opportunities 

to ask your teacher questions. 

On campus accommodation 

As a student of FIC, you may choose to 

live in SFU Residences at the Burnaby 

Campus. The new residences include a 

dining hall and a meal plan. 

Affordable tuition fees 

and cost of living 

FIC represents a reasonable tuition 

fees combined with an affordable cost 

of living make FIC a great option for 

students seeking a quality education. 

Flexible start dates 

Whenever your results are released, 

there is an intake for you. FIC provides 

the flexibility of three intakes: 

» January » May » September 

These dates coincide with SFU’s intake 

dates, so no matter when you finish your 

program at FIC, there is a new semester 

at SFU beginning immediately afterwards. 

Document assistance 

FIC staff and their representatives will 

assist you as required to obtain a Study 

Permit for studies in Canada. We will 

also help with visa extensions, Medical 

Services Plan applications and student ID 

cards once you have arrived in Canada. 

* Entry into second year at SFU is dependent on students completing the FIC UTP Stage II program and obtaining the specified Grade 

Point Average (GPA), and being formally admitted to the SFU program (subject to changes in SFU’s Admissions policy). 

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Canada 

The best place for you to study. 

Canada is an exciting and safe destination for international 

students. It is a diverse country with a strong tradition of 

welcoming people from around the world. As a result, Canada 

hosts many festivals featuring music, heritage, art, jazz, theatre, 

food and sports events from many different cultures. 

Canada has one of the best standards 

of living in the world. It is internationally 

recognized for its natural attractions, 

quality of life and world-class cities. As 

a student, you will have the chance to 

explore all that Canada has to offer. 

Canada offers you the opportunity to 

access a wide range of high quality 

educational programs. A Canadian 

degree will help you to achieve your 

career objectives and fulfill your 

personal aspirations. 

Vancouver is one of the world’s great 

cities. Uniquely situated between 

ocean and mountains, Vancouver 

is Canada’s third largest city and 

is home to an ethnically diverse 

population of over two million people. 

Recognized as one of the most livable 

cities in the world, Vancouver is a safe and 

energetic city of eclectic neighborhoods, 

vibrant cultural events and unparalleled 

opportunities for outdoor recreation. 

Whether you’re interested in exploring the 

downtown core, experiencing the lively 

nightlife or attending world-class theatre, 

music and dance performances, 

you’ll find countless opportunities 

to get out and have fun. 

Chosen as the host city for the 2010 

Winter Olympics, Vancouver is ideal 

for athletic and outdoor pursuits. Ski 

and snowboard on the North Shore 

mountains, which are just a short drive 

from downtown Vancouver and FIC. Or 

drive 90 minutes north to world-famous 

Whistler Blackcomb ski and snowboard 

resorts. Closer to home, you can kayak, 

row or sail on English Bay. You can also 

cycle or rollerblade around the seawall 

or on the city’s extensive bike trails. 

With our mild winters (average 

temperature 8˚C/46˚F) and temperate 

summers (average temperature 

23˚C/73˚F), it’s easy to make the most of 

the city’s natural beauty and recreational 

opportunities throughout the year. 

Most of all, as an FIC student you 

will enjoy the high level of personal 

freedom that comes with living in a safe, 

modern and open-minded community. 

It is the ideal environment to challenge 

yourself academically and personally. 

And for many, it represents a lifechanging 

experience and the beginning 

of an exciting pathway to SFU. 

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The campus 

FIC is located on SFU’s Burnaby Mountain campus in the 

thriving and culturally diverse city of Burnaby, a 30-minute 

drive from downtown Vancouver. The Burnaby campus is one 

of the most awe-inspiring university settings on the continent, 

offering a stunning panorama of mountains, cities, ocean and 

islands from its location at the summit of 400-metre high 

Burnaby Mountain. 

Designed by internationally acclaimed 

architect Arthur Erickson, the campus 

has everything you’d expect of a major 

university, yet on a scale that will make 

you feel at home. The vast majority 

of the 28,000 students pursue their 

studies on the pedestrian-friendly 

campus, which houses administrative 

and academic offices, the main 

library, student services, on-campus 

residences, and the new UniverCity 

community of residences and shops. 

For students wanting to live on campus, 

SFU provides fully-catered single room 

accommodation as well as an on-campus 

hotel where visiting family members 

can stay. Buses operate between the 

campus and Greater Vancouver’s 

rapid transit system at the foot of 

Burnaby Mountain on a regular basis. 

Studying at FIC will give you access 

to all of these facilities and more. 

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Your pathway to SFU 

FIC offers a pre-university level program, which prepares you 

for entry into university level studies in Business Administration, 

Computing Science or Arts and Social Sciences in UTP Stage II. 

UTP Stage II programs are offered in 

association with SFU as an alternative 

pathway to a degree at SFU. Courses are 

the equivalent of the first year of the SFU 

degree and are quality assured by SFU. 

Upon successful completion of UTP Stage 

II and having met the SFU specified Grade 

Point Average (GPA), you will be eligible 

to apply for transfer to selected SFU 

Bachelor degree programs with advanced 

standing status of up to 60 credit hours. 

Pathways to a university degree 

University Bachelor degree 

Year 4 

Year 3 

Pre-university level University level 

Year 12 

equivalent 

Year 11 

or equivalent 

Secondary school 

FIC 

UTP Stage II 

UTP Stage I 

(Foundation) 

Year 2 

Year 1 

Please note: Entry into the UTP Stage II is dependent on your successful completion of the UTP Stage I or satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. 

Entry into second year at SFU is dependent on your successful completion of the UTP Stage II with the specified Grade Point Average (GPA). 

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Your pathway to SFU 

Entry points to FIC pathways 

Name of Program Type of Program English 

requirement 

Academic 

requirement 

Course details 

PAS (Preparation 

in Academic 

Skills) – Academic 

English Language 

Program 

English and 

academic skills 

training 

IIELTS 4.5 (no band 

less than 4.0) or 

equivalent 

(If your English level 

is lower than 4.5 

please contact FIC 

staff for advice about 

other options) 

Academic 

requirements are the 

same as UTP Stage 

I or II 

This is a 14 week (1 semester) academic English 

language program designed for completion prior 

to entry into the UTP I or UTP II programs. 

After successful completion of this program and 

by meeting the academic entry requirements, 

you can progress on to other FIC programs 

listed below. 

UTP Stage I 

(Mixed) 

Academic English 

and 

Pre-University 

courses 

IELTS 5.0 (no band 

less than 4.5) 

Completion of Year 

11 equivalent 

or 


12 with marginal 

success* 

This program consists of UTP Stage I courses 

and Academic English language studies. In the 

first semester students take two academic 

courses plus 15 hours per week of Academic 

English language studies. 

In the second two semesters students complete 

the remaining UTP Stage I academic courses. 

UTP Stage II 

(Mixed) 

Academic English 

and First Year 

University Courses 



Completion of 

Year 12* 

This program consists of UTP Stage II courses 

and Academic English language studies. In the 

first semester students take two academic 

courses plus 15 hours per week of Academic 

English language studies. 

In the second two semesters students complete 

the remaining UTP Stage II academic courses. 

UTP Stage I 

Pre-University 

Courses 




11 equivalent 

or 


12 with marginal 

success* 

This is a pre-university course designed for 

students who have completed Year 11 equivalent 

or Year 12 with marginal success and require 

additional support prior to starting a first year 

university program (UTP Stage II). 

Students are required to study eight courses 

over two semesters (four courses per semester 

– eight months) 

* Please note that students who have completed 

Year 12 with marginal success may be permitted 

to transfer to UTP Stage II after completing four 

academic courses with a 70% average. 

UTP Stage II 

First Year University 

Courses 




12* 

This program is equivalent to Year 1 of selected 

degree programs at SFU. 

In order to progress to a degree program at SFU, 

students are required to complete a minimum of 

10 courses equal to 30 credit hours and achieve 

the specified GPA. 

These courses will normally be completed in 3 

semesters (one year). 

* Please see Pages 16 to 18 for academic requirements from different countries 

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Your English language preparation 

If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements for your program, we can offer you a 

number of options to improve your English language proficiency. 

English Classes 

We recommend that all students take 

an internationally recognised English 

proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL 

before coming to Canada. To enter 

directly into Stage I or Stage II, all 

students require an IELTS score of 

5.5 or equivalent, in addition to the 

required academic scores. If your 

English is not yet at that level, FIC 

can offer the following options: 

UTP Stage I and II (Mixed) 

The Mixed Program is designed 

specifically for students who have 

achieved an IELTS score of 5.0 (no band 

less than 4.5) or equivalent. Students 

at this level of English will take a limited 

number of FIC academic courses 

during their first semester. In addition 

to the academic courses they have 

selected, students will study 15 hours 

per week of academic English at FIC. 

After successfully completing the 

Mixed Program, students continue 

to take academic courses in the 

following semester. Mixed Programs 

follow the FIC intake schedule. 

Burnaby campus of SFU, so students can 

enjoy the experience of studying English 

in one of Canada’s top universities, 

with access to the facilities there. 

Upon successful completion of the PAS 

program, students are eligible to enter 

FIC without providing further English 

test scores, either directly into a UTP 

program or a UTP Mixed Program. FIC 

staff are able to offer advice regarding 

the PAS application process at the 

time of applying to FIC. PAS in English 

programs follow the FIC intake schedule. 

Off-campus ESL colleges 

Our staff are able to offer advice 

regarding specialist ESL colleges 

in Vancouver for students with an 

IELTS of less than 4.5 at the time of 

applying to FIC. These ESL colleges 

allow students to improve their English 

language skills through intensive 

English programs. Most specialist ESL 

colleges have monthly intake dates. 

“PAS” in English 

Preparation in Academic Skills (PAS) 

in English is an SFU program which 

provides English language training for 

university-bound international students 

who have achieved an IELTS score of 4.5 

(no band less than 4.0) or equivalent. PAS 

in English classes are also held on the 

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University Transfer Program Stage I 

FIC offers a University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage I, which provides a bridge between secondary 

school and undergraduate studies. 

UTP Stage I is designed to prepare you 

for entry to university-level programs 

in the Business Administration, 

Computing Science, and Arts and 

Social Sciences fields. UTP Stage I 

consists of eight courses of study. 

Successful completion of the program 

guarantees you entry to UTP Stage II. 

In addition to formal contact hours, FIC 

provides you with extra support through 

individual consultation with teachers 

and self access computer laboratories. 

Upon successful completion of the 

UTP Stage I program, you will progress 

to a UTP Stage II program in Business 

Administration, Computing Science, or 

Arts and Social Sciences, then articulate 

into the second year of an appropriate 

Bachelor degree program at SFU. 

University Transfer Program 

(UTP) Stage I 

Required courses 

• Business Management 

• Introduction to Economics 

• English Skills/Reading 

• English Skills/Writing 

• Introduction to Computing 

Concepts and Algorithms 

• Introduction to Computing Science 

• Foundations of Mathematics 

• Introduction to Mathematics 

University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II 

FIC UTP Stage II 

• Business Administration 

• Computing Science 

• Arts and Social Sciences 

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University Transfer Program Stage II: 

Business Administration 

The University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II in Business Administration is the first year of 

SFU’s Bachelor of Business Administration and provides the foundation for further study in many 

aspects of Business and Commerce, including Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human 

Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Management 

and Organisation Studies, Management Science and Marketing. Introduction to these many areas 

will enable you to choose more wisely the area in which you wish to specialise when you progress 

to the Bachelor degree. 

UTP Stage II: Business Administration 


• Calculus for the Social Sciences I 

• Critical Thinking 

• Financial Accounting 

• Introduction to Fiction or Introduction 

to Issues in Literature and Culture 

• Principles of Macroeconomics 

• Principles of Microeconomics 

Elective courses 

Choose four (4) courses 

from the following list: 

• Introduction to 

Communication Studies 


Science & Programming I 


Science & Programming II 

• Introduction to Computer Design 

• Introduction to Criminology 

• Canada Since Confederation 

• Contemporary Health Issues 

• Discrete Mathematics 

• Precalculus* 

• Calculus I 

• Calculus II 

• Introduction to Politics & Government 

• Brain, Mind & Society 

• Introduction to Statistics 

for the Social Sciences 

• Literature Across Cultures 

• Global Perspectives on Health 

• Research Methods in Criminology 

• Introduction to International Politics 

• Introduction to Psychology I 

• Behaviour in Organisations 

• Environmental Economics 

• East/West 

• The Social History of Canada 

• The Wonder of Words 

Simon Fraser University programs second year entry 

Bachelor of Business Administration 

Concentrations: 

• Accounting 

• Entrepreneurship 

• Finance 

• Human Resource Management 

• International Business 

• Management and Technology 

• Management Information Systems 

• Management Science 

• Marketing 

You must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at FIC and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 upon completion of your UTP Stage II program to be guaranteed transfer 

to the SFU programs listed above. Course offerings may change without notice. Please refer to the website, www.fraseric.ca, for the most up-to-date list of course offerings. 

* For those students who do not meet the math prerequisite for Calculus. 

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Computing Science 

The University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II in Computing Science is the first year of SFU’s 

Bachelor of Applied Science (Computing Science) and provides the foundation for further study 

in many aspects of computing science that lead to further studies in areas including Artificial 

Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Programming Languages and Software, Information Systems, 

Computing Systems and Theoretical Computing. Introduction to these areas of Computing Science 

during your UTP Stage II studies will enable you to choose more wisely your preferred area of study 

when you progress to the Bachelor degree. 

UTP Stage II: Computing Science 



& Programming I 


& Programming II 


• Introduction to Fiction or 

Introduction to Issues in 

Literature and Culture 


• Calculus I 











• Introduction to Politics 

& Government 








• East/West 




Simon Fraser University programs 

Second year entry 

Bachelor of Science (Computing Science) 

Areas of study: 

• Artificial Intelligence 

• Computer Graphics and Multimedia 

• Programming Languages and Software 

• Information Systems 

• Computing Systems 

• Theoretical Computing 



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Arts and Social Sciences 

The University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II in Arts and Social Sciences is the first year of SFU’s Bachelor 

of Arts and provides the foundation for further study in many aspects of arts that lead to further studies in 

areas such as Economics, English, History, Political Science and Criminology. Introduction to these areas 

of Arts and Social Sciences during your UTP Stage II studies will enable you to choose more wisely your 

preferred major when you progress to the Bachelor degree. 

UTP Stage II: Arts and Social Sciences 


Choose at least seven (7) courses 



• Introduction to Fiction 






• Introduction to Issues in 

Literature and Culture 

• Introduction to Politics 

& Government 







• East/West 




Choose up to three (3) courses 


• Calculus for the Social 

Sciences I or Calculus I 



• Introduction to Statistics 

for the Social Sciences 


• Financial Accounting 





Science & Programming I 


Science & Programming II 


• Precalculus 


Simon Fraser University programs Second year entry 

Bachelor of Arts 

• Anthropology 

• Economics 

• Humanities 

• Mathematics 

• Archaeology 

• English 

• International Studies 

• Philosophy 

• Art & Culture 

• Film & Video Studies 

• Labour Studies 

• Political Science 

• Asia-Canada 

• First Nations Studies 

• Languages 

• Psychology 

• Canadian Studies 

• Cognitive Science 

• Criminology 

• French 

• Geography 

• History 

• Latin American 

Development Studies 

• Linguistics 

• Sociology 

• Statistics 

• Women’s Studies 



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Programs of study available at SFU 

SFU has over 100 programs within eight faculties and consistently 

pushes the boundaries of academic innovation. FIC offers direct 

pathways into SFU degree programs in Business Administration, 

Computing Science and Arts & Social Sciences. however when you 

successfully complete UTP Stage II and transfer to SFU you may 

also be eligible to apply for internal transfer to other faculties or 

programs within SFU. 

The following programs may be available for internal transfer at SFU: 

Faculty of Education 

Faculty of Science 

Programs 

Programs 

• Arts Education 

• Counselling and 

Human Development 

• Counselling Psychology 

• Curriculum and 

Instruction 

• Early Childhood 

Education 

• Education 

• Educational Leadership 

• Environmental Education 

• Learning Disabilities 

• French Education 

• Mathematics Education 

• Physical Education 

• Actuarial Science 

• Applied Physics 

• Bioinformatics 

• Biological Physics 

• Biological Sciences 

• Chemical Physics 

• Chemistry 

• Earth Sciences 

• Engineering Science 

• Environmental 

Science 

• Industrial Mathematics 

• Management and 

Systems Science 

• Mathematics 

• Mathematics and 

Computing Science 

• Molecular Biology 

and Biochemistry 

• Physics 

• Physical Geography 

• Statistics 

• Biomedical Physiology 

and Kinesiology 

Faculty of Health Sciences 

Programs 

• Social Health Science 

• Infectious Disease 

• Environmental Health 

Faculty of Applied Sciences 

Programs 

• Engineering Science 

Faculty of Communication, 

Interactive Arts and Technology 

Programs 

• Communication 

• Contemporary Art 

• Interative Art (sp) 

and Technology 

Faculty of Environment 

Programs 

• Environmental Science • Geography 

Please note: Entry into the Faculties and programs listed above is subject to SFU’s standard admissions regulations. 

Students may apply for entry to other programs but may require additional credits to complete the degree. 

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Study Abroad Program 

FIC offers a one semester (4 month) Study Abroad Program for 

students who are interested in a short-term international academic 

experience. Students in the FIC Study Abroad Program have full 

access to all of the Simon Fraser University facilities and services 

including on-campus accommodation, libraries, computer labs, 

recreation facilities, and career services. 

Upon successful completion of the Study Abroad Program 

students have the option to continue to complete the full FIC Preuniversity 

program (UTP I) or University-Level program (UTP II). 

Students who successfully complete the UTP II program and 

who have the appropriate GPA, are eligible to transfer to Year 

2 of Simon Fraser University’s bachelor degree programs with 

advanced standing status of up to 60 credit hours. 

Pre-university Level Study 

Abroad Programs 

Academic Program 

FIC’s Pre-university Study Abroad 

Program prepares students for entry 

into University-level studies. Students 

choose up to four (4) introductory 

courses in subjects such as Business, 

English, Mathematics and Computing. 

Academic & Academic English 

Language Program 

The Academic & Academic English 

Language Program combines full time 

English language study (15 hours per 

week) 

with up to two pre-university 

academic courses. 

University Level Study 

Abroad Programs 

Academic Program 

The courses in the University-Level 

Study Abroad Program are equivalent to 

the first year of Simon Fraser University 

degree program courses. Students 

choose up to four (4) academic courses 

from a variety of offerings in the field 

of Business Administration, Computing 

Science and/or Arts & Social Sciences. 

Academic & Academic English 

Language Program 

The Academic & Academic English 

Language Program combines full time 

English language study (15 hours per 

week) with up to two university level 

academic courses. 

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Academic requirements 

Country University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage I University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II 

Argentina 11 years of schooling with excellent grades Bachillerato 7/10 

Australia Successful completion of Year 11 with 65% average Year 12 – UAI with minimum 65% 

Bangladesh 

Bahrain 

Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) with 45% average 

or Year 11 (10+1) with 70% average 

Completion of 11 years of academic preparation 

with 75% average 

Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) 

with 50% average in 4 academic subjects 

Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 

average 67% 

Brazil Brazilian Secondary School Leaving Certificate 5/10 or C+ Brazilian Secondary School Leaving Certificate 7 or B Grade 

Brunei GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects GCE ‘A’ Levels with passes in 2 academic subjects 

Canada Not applicable Successful completion of grade 12 with 55% average 

with minimum 4 academic subjects 

Chile Licencia de Educacion Licencia de Educacion Media Secundaria with minimum 4/7 

China 

Senior Middle 3 with 65% in 4 academic subjects or Senior Middle 3 with 70% in 4 academic subjects 

Senior Middle 2 with 75% in 4 academic subjects 

Colombia Bachillerato with 65% average Bachillerato with 70% average 

Fiji Form 6 School Leaving Certificate with overall score of 260 Form 7 with ‘B’ in English and Maths and passes in 

all other subjects with an overall score of 240 

France Successful completion of year 11 equivalent 2 ‘A’ level examinations (passing results) or 1 ‘A’ and 2 ‘AS’ 

Level passes or French Baccalauréat (générale, echnologique 

and professionnelle) with minimum 60% in 4 academic 

subjects 

Germany successful completion of year 11 equivalent successful completion of Arbitur or equivalent 

Ghana 

Hong Kong 

India 

Completion of SSCE (WAEC/NECO) with average grades 

C6 or above 

Form 5 (HKCEE) – with minimum ‘E’ passes in 

3 academic subjects 

All India Secondary School Certificate with 45% average or 

Year 11 with 55% average in 4 academic subjects 

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSSCE) with 

average grades C4 or above or GCE ‘A’ Levels with passes in 2 

academic subjects 

Form 7 (HKALE) – 1 ‘A’ level and 2 ‘AS’ level passes 

or 2 ‘A’ level passes 

All India Senior Secondary School Certificate with 

50% average in 4 academic subjects 

Indonesia SMU 2 with an average grade of 7.0 in 4 academic subjects SMU 3 with an average grade of 7.0 in 


International 

International Baccalaureate 20 International Baccalaureate 22 

Baccalaureate (IB) 

Iran 3 year High School Diploma 4 year High School Diploma or Pre-University Certificate 

(Peeshdaneshgahe) with 65% minimum average 

Japan 

Successful completion of Kotogakko year 2 with 

3.0 average 

Successful completion of Kotogakko year 3 with 

3.0 average 

Jordan Tawjihi with 55% average in academic subjects Certificate of General Secondary Education 

with 67% average in academic subjects 

Kazakhstan Completion of Atestat with 3.5 Completion of Atestat with 4.0 

Kenya 

Korea 

Kuwait 

Macau (HKSAR/PRC) 

Malaysia 

Mexico 

KCSE D average or GCE ‘O’ levels with passes in 


Senior High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 with a 

70% or C average 

Shahadat al-thanawia-al-a’ama (Secondary School 

Leaving Certificate) with minimum average 50% 

Form 5 (HKCEE) – passes in 3 academic subjects (E) or 

Senior Middle 2 with 75% 

Successful completion of Form 5 (SPM) with 

passes in 3 academic subjects 

Bachillerato with 5.0 in academic subjects or completion 

of Year 11 with 7.0 in 4 academic subjects 

KCSE C+ average or 2 GCE ‘A’ levels passes with D average 

Senior High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a 

70% or C average 

Shahadat al-thanawia-al-a’ama (Secondary School 

Leaving Certificate) with minimum average 65% 

Form 7 (HKALE) with 1 ‘A’ Level and 2 ‘AS’ level passes 

or Senior Middle 3 with 75% in 4 academic subjects 

STPM – 2 passes at minimum D grade or 

Senior Middle Three with 4 ‘C+’ grades 

Bachillerato with 7.0 in academic subjects 

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Country University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage I University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II 

Nigeria 

Completion of SSCE (WAEC/NECO) with an average 

of five credit grades C6 or above 

Oman 

Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 

with a minimum average of 60% 

Pakistan Intermediate Secondary School Certificate (10 + 1) 

with 55% average 

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) 

with a minimum score of C4 or above 

Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate 

– Year 12) with a minimum average of 75% 

Intermediate (IC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate 

(HSC – 10+2) with average 50% in 4 academic subjects 

Peru Certificado de Educacion Secundaria – average grade 10 Certificado de Educacion Secundaria – average grade 12 

Qatar Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with 60% 

average in academic subjects or successful completion of 

year 11 equivalent with 75% in academic subjects 

Russia Certificate of Secondary Education Grade 11 

with 3.5 average 

Saudi Arabia 

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with 

60% average in academic subjects or successful completion 

of year 11 equivalent with minimum 75% in 


Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 

with 75% average in academic subjects 

Certificate of Secondary Education or Upper Secondary 

Education with minimum 4.0 

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) 

with minimum 75% in academic subjects 

Singapore GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects Singapore GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in 


South Africa Successful completion of year 11 with ‘C’ average Senior Certificate with ‘C’ average or matriculation 

endorsement with minimum 50% 

Spain successful completion of year 11 with minimum 7 out of 10 

or completion of Bachillerato with less than 6 out of 10 

successful completion of Bachillerato with minimum 6 out 

of 10 in 4 academic subjects 

Sri Lanka GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in 2 academic subjects 

or 3 Sri Lankan ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ average 

Taiwan Senior Middle Two with ‘B’ average Senior Middle Three with ‘B’ or 70% average in four 


Tanzania 

Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC)/East 

African Certificate of Education (EACE) with grade ‘D’ or 

higher or GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects 

Thailand Matayom 5 with 2.5 average Matayom 6 with 2.0 average 

Turkey 

General public diploma (of any type) with GPA between 

2.5 and 3.0 with no math subjects below 2.5 

UAE Tawjihiyya with a 50% average in academic subjects or 11 

years of education with 75% average 

Uganda 

Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC)/East 

African Certificate of Education (EACE) with grade ‘D’ or 

higher or GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects 

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/ 

East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) 

with grade ‘D’ or higher or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in 


General public diploma with GPA 3.0 or higher OR Anatolian 

High School or Private High School with 

GPA 2.5 or higher, with no math subjects below 2.5 

Tawjihiyya with 70% average in academic subjects 

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/ 

East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) 

with grade ‘D’ or higher or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in 


United Kingdom GCE ‘O’ Levels with 3 passes GCE ‘A’ levels with 2 passes at minimum D grade 

United States of America Successful completion of year 11 Successful completion of grade 12 GPA 2.5 (D+) 

or SAT I score 1100 

Vietnam Successful completion of Year 11 with 7.0 average Successful completion of Year 12 with average 7.0 average 

Zambia GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects Zambian School Certificate with 5 or higher in 4 academic 

subjects or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ average passes in 


Zimbabwe GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects ZIMSEC A’ Levels or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ average passes 

in 2 academic subjects 

FIC reviews its admissions requirements and related academic requirements. Any changes to the requirements will be updated on the FIC website. 

This information is correct at time of printing. 

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Admission requirements 

Entry into UTP Stage II programs generally requires the successful completion of Year 12 or 

equivalent. Entry into the UTP Stage I program generally requires the successful completion of Year 

11 equivalent outside of Canada. Specific academic requirements are listed on pages 16 and 17. Not 

all qualifications are listed, therefore, if you have other qualifications, please send details to FIC for 

assessment. If you have completed Year 12 or equivalent but your results do not qualify you for entry 

into UTP Stage II, you may be admitted to UTP Stage I. 

English language requirements 

The language of instruction at FIC is 

English. You must demonstrate a suitable 

level of English language proficiency 

before being admitted into a program. 

This can be done by obtaining one of 

the results shown in the table below. 

If you do not meet the English language 

requirements, you will be offered the 

Mixed Program, SFU’s PAS program or 

directed to a recognized ESL provider. 

All applicants must submit a result from 

an English language proficiency test for 

direct entry into FIC and/or for referral to 

SFU’s PAS program or an ESL provider. 

Only those students whose first language 

is English will be exempt from providing 

English language proficiency test results. 

English language qualification 

Mixed Program 

(UTP Stage I or UTP Stage II) 

Direct entry 

(UTP Stage I or UTP Stage II) 

IELTS (Academic) 5.0 with no band lower than 4.5 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 

TOEFL Computer/Paper/iBT 173/500/59 196/525/69 

SPM English C6 C4 

HKCEE English Level 2 English Level 3 

GCE *O* Levels D C 

BC High School or Equivalent 

Canadian English 12 or Equivalent 

ETS Program Indonesia 

C- or 60% C or 65% 

ETS Level 1 Grade A 

ETS Level 2 Grade B 

ETS Level 3 Grade C 

EIKEN Japan Eiken 2A Eiken Pre-1 

ETS Level 2 Grade B 

ETS Level 3 Grade A or B 

International Baccalaureate 4 or Higher 3 Standard 4 or Higher 5 

FIC reviews its admissions requirements and related English language requirements. Any changes to the requirements will be updated on the FIC website. This 

information is correct at time of printing. 

Mathematics requirements 

Year 12 Mathematics at an acceptable 

level is required for UTP Stage II in 

Business Administration and Computing 

Science streams. UTP Stage II students 

who do not meet this requirement will be 

required to complete Pre-Calculus as a 

prerequisite to Calculus I. 

Math assessment testing is available 

for those students wanting to check 

their math level. Students may also be 

asked to complete the assessment test 

if there are any concerns regarding 

their math background. There may 

be a fee for this testing service. 

Mature age entry 

Mature age students (21 years of 

age and over) may be admitted into a 

program without meeting the formal 

academic requirements if there is 

documented relevant work experience 

and/or other acceptable qualifications. 

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Academic calendar 

Year Intake Orientation Semester start Semester end 

(including exams) 

2009 May 30 April 2009 4 May 2009 15 August 2009 

2009 September 3 September 2009 8 September 2009 19 December 2009 

2010 January 31 December 2009 4 January 2010 1 May 2010 

2010 May 6 May 2010 10 May 2010 6 August 2010 

2010 September 2 September 2010 7 September 2010 22 December 2010 

Dates are correct at the time of printing. Please check www.fraseric.ca the most up-to-date information. 

Please note there will be no classes during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, from 15 February to 26 February, 2010. 

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Your investment 

Fees and charges for 2009/2010 academic year 

Normal duration 

Total program fees 

English language program 

Mixed Program (English component only) 1 semester C$3,300 (plus additional costs 

on a per course basis) 

Pre-university level program 

UTP Stage I 2 semesters C$13,080 

University level programs 

UTP Stage II in Business Administration 3 semesters C$15,200 

UTP Stage II in Computing Science 3 semesters C$15,200 

UTP Stage II in Arts and Social Sciences 3 semesters C$15,200 

Study Abroad Programs 

Academic Program – Pre-university 1 semester C$6,540 

Academic Program – University Level 1 semester C$6,080 

Academic & English Language Program – Pre-university 1 semester C$6,570 

Academic & English Language Program – University Level 1 semester C$6,340 

PAS English Language Program 

Application fee (non refundable) C$200 

Program fee 1 semester C$4,847 

Other fees and charges 

Medical insurance** (compulsory) 3 months C$120 

Student services and recreation (compulsory) Per semester C$115 

Airport reception* (non-refundable) C$75 – $85 

Homestay placement fee* (non-refundable) C$175 – $250 

Homestay* Per week (full board) C$188 

On-campus accommodation application C$25 

On-campus accommodation 1 semester C$2,085 – $2,245 

On-Campus Meal Plan 1 semester C$1,350 

Custodianship initial set up (non-refundable) C$150 

Custodianship per semester C$75 

Please note: Fees and charges are in Canadian Dollars. Fees and charges are subject to change without notice. 

** FIC will provide students with information on how to get medical coverage from the Medical Services Plan of B.C. (C$54 per month). 

* Payable to homestay providers. 

GST: GST where applicable is not included in the fees schedule. 

Program fees include: 

• Orientation program 

• Full tuition 

• Access to libraries and 

computer laboratories 

• Study skills and academic support tutorials 

Program fees do not include: 

• Books and stationery 

• Equipment 

• Accommodation 

• Meals 

• Medical insurance 

• Transportation 

Living costs 

In addition to your tuition fees, you will 

need between C$12,000 and C$14,000 

to meet your expenses each year. This 

includes accommodation, food, transport, 

utilities, text books, recreation and 

entertainment. Telecommunication, 

recreation and entertainment costs will 

vary according to individual student’s 

requirements. These amounts will not 

cover major expenses such as buying 

a car, television, stereo or computer. 

Navitas family bursary 

Navitas offers financial support in the 

form of family bursaries. The Navitas 

family bursary applies where two or more 

students from the same family study 

at a Navitas institution. The first family 

member can be studying at a Navitas 

institution at the same time as other 

family members or may have studied at 

any Navitas institution previously. For the 

purpose of this bursary, a family member 

is defined as a brother, sister, mother, 

father, son, daughter or stepchild. 

The family bursary is granted to the 

second and subsequent family members 

who study at a Navitas institution. The 

bursary is equivalent to 10 percent of the 

tuition fee for the first eight courses of 

study in the UTP Stage I and for the first 

ten courses of study in the UTP Stage II. It 

is credited to the eligible student’s tuition 

fee account each semester (the amount 

being relevant to the number of courses 

undertaken in that semester). Only one 

family bursary will be granted per student 

regardless of the number of family 

members who have studied at a 

Navitas institution. 

Please note: For students attending FIC, the Navitas family bursary is not applicable to English language programs or any component of an English language program. 

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Your accommodation 

FIC offers a range of accommodation options to suit your needs. These include 

on-campus accommodation, homestay and off-campus accommodation. 

Students under 19 must be in accommodation acceptable to their parents and FIC. 

SFU Residences 

(on campus accommodation) 

FIC students may choose to live in SFU 

residences at the Burnaby campus, just a 

short walk from classes. The residences 

feature extra long beds, shared TVs 

and microwaves in common rooms, and 

wiring for high-speed Internet access. 

The residences also include a dining 

hall and a meal plan that is available 

for the entire residence community. 

Life at the centre of it all, barbeque 

nights, movie nights and “rez” challenges 

are just some of the regular activities 

that make residence fun! SFU student 

staff and volunteers are there to 

help make the most of the residence 

experience – whether it is sharing study 

tips, letting students know where to 

find the best cup of coffee or invites 

you to join in a volleyball game. For 

many students, residence life is one 

of the most memorable aspects of 

their undergraduate experience. 

To apply online, please refer to: 

http://students.sfu.ca/residences/ 

Homestay 

For many students, the opportunity to 

stay with a Canadian family, off-campus 

and in the community, offers a special 

appeal. As a homestay student, you 

will have the chance to be a part of the 

family, taking part in family activities 

and celebrating special occasions. 

All families are within commuting 

distance of SFU. Homestay includes 

breakfast, lunch and dinner. Your 

homestay package may be upgraded to 

include special amenities such as Internet 

or a private bathroom upon request. 

FIC’s preferred homestay providers are 

First Choice International Placement Inc. 

and Vancouver Central Homestay. To 

explore homestay options in Vancouver 

refer to www.fciplacement.com or 

www.vancouvercentralhomestay.com 

Application forms and payment 

information for homestay can be found 

on the individual provider’s website. 

Off-campus accommodation 

A wide range of off-campus 

accommodation including private 

rentals and shared accommodation is 

available to FIC students. The following 

resources are the best places to start 

looking for off-campus accommodation: 

• online at: 

www.homes4students.ca or 

www.sfuoffcampushousing.com 

• classified advertisements in 

Vancouver newspapers including The 

Province and The Vancouver Sun 

(http://vancouver.renting.canada.com) 

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Supporting you while you study 

FIC is committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing many support services. As an 

FIC student, you will have access to these services as well as the student services offered by SFU. 

Study and learning support 

At FIC, we understand that the transition 

to university-level study can be difficult 

for some students. To assist you in 

developing the study skills necessary to 

successfully complete your program of 

study, FIC offers a variety of different 

study and learning support services. 

Our Student Advisors, in conjunction 

with various teaching staff, run a number 

of support tutorials and workshops 

throughout the semester for students 

who want to develop their study skills in 

areas such as time management, essay 

writing and examination techniques. Peer 

tutoring programs also run throughout 

each semester to assist students in areas 

such as math and academic English. The 

Student Advisors and other teaching 

staff are also available for individual 

or group appointments throughout the 

semester if you need assistance with 

assignment drafting, researching, and 

referencing.International students who 

need extra help with their spoken and 

written English skills will also find the free 

English support tutorials offered each 

semester very helpful. We encourage 

you to participate fully in these programs 

and to contact the friendly staff at FIC 

for advice and assistance as soon as 

you are finding things a little difficult. 

Personal support 

A free and confidential advising service is 

available to all FIC students. Things often 

do not go the way we had planned or 

sometimes problems of a personal nature 

arise. An Advisor is available to meet 

with you to discuss a range of problems 

or concerns that you may have while 

you are at FIC. If anything is preventing 

you from enjoying your academic, 

social or personal life, then seeing the 

FIC Advisor is often a very good start 

in resolving these issues. FIC students 

also have access to the excellent health 

and counselling services of SFU. 

Orientation 

Orientation is a series of activities and 

programs which provide you with valuable 

information and assistance to help you 

make a smooth transition to study at FIC. 

What happens at Orientation 

• Select and enroll in courses 

and create a timetable 

• Obtain program information 

• Obtain student ID card 

• Obtain information about 

your Medical insurance 

• Be introduced to FIC services 

and facilities 

• Tour the campus and library 

• Meet new friends and FIC staff 

• Students registered for SFU 

on-campus accommodation 

are automatically registered for 

dormitory orientation and are 

encouraged to participate fully. 

Airport reception 

Airport reception information can 

be found on the FIC website. For 

those students staying in homestay, 

the company responsible for your 

accommodation will help you to make 

arrangements for airport reception and 

transfer to your homestay. Students 

staying in SFU Residence will find airport 

reception options on the FIC website 

in the Student Life section. Airport 

reception must be booked a minimum 

of two weeks in advance of arrival. 

Please note: Attendance at Orientation is compulsory for all new students. 

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Campus security 

24-hour security is provided on all 

SFU campuses to answer enquiries 

and provide assistance and support 

to students. Security can arrange 

an escort to take you to your vehicle 

or on-campus accommodation, 

particularly on weekends or after dark. 

Medical insurance 

All international students must have 

medical insurance whilst studying in 

Canada. Private insurance must be 

purchased prior to your arrival at FIC. 

David Cummings Insurance Services 

Ltd (DCIS) is FIC’s preferred insurance 

provider for medical insurance. For 

further details regarding medical 

insurance, please contact DCIS by 

e-mailing student@david-cummings.com. 

At Orientation, FIC staff will assist 

students with completing application 

forms for BC’s Medical Services 

Plan (MSP). MSP coverage commences 

three months after your date of arrival 

in Canada. This is a mandatory provincial 

government plan for all British Columbia 

residents. Information about the 

British Columbia Medical Services 

Plan and how to apply is available at 

www.hibc.gov.bc.ca or at the FIC office. 

FIC requires all students to maintain 

current health insurance coverage. 

Student activities 

We understand that for students, , the 

main reason you are here is to study, but 

participating in extra-curricular activities 

and getting out and about is important 

too. FIC encourages you to interact and 

enjoy your experience in Canada by 

taking a break from your studies and 

having some fun. Being involved in 

non-academic interests, whilst 

studying at FIC helps you to 

develop a network of friends, which 

broadens your outlook and skills. 

FIC offers students the opportunity 

to become a certified peer educator, 

contribute to the student newsletter 

and plan activities for fellow students. 

Students have the chance to join 

various events and activities throughout 

the semester organized by either the 

SFU Student Association or by FIC. 

We encourage you to participate 

and enjoy these opportunities. 

Disability support 

FIC is committed to providing equal 

opportunities for students with 

disabilities by promoting strategies 

to develop a flexible teaching and 

learning environment able to meet the 

needs of a diverse range of students. 

To facilitate the assessment of support 

services which may be required for 

the academic program to which you 

seek entry, FIC encourages you to 

provide information regarding the 

nature of your disability and your 

special needs during FIC’s marketing, 

admission and enrollment procedures. 

FIC is always available to assist 

you to ensure that you are able to 

succeed in your chosen program of 

study. It is important that you advise 

the Student Advisor of your special 

needs as early as possible so that 

arrangements can be made to ensure 

that you enjoy your experience at FIC. 

Transition to Simon 

Fraser University 

FIC organises special information 

sessions for students due to complete 

their UTP Stage II program and transfer 

to SFU. In the information sessions, you 

are provided with information about 

courses and majors available, program 

structure and application processes for 

your chosen degree. In addition, you will 

attend specifically designed orientation 

sessions to help you make a successful 

transition to your degree program at SFU. 

A Graduation ceremony is held twice 

yearly for students who successfully 

complete their UTP Stage I and 

Stage II programs at FIC. 

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Policies and procedures 

To comply with legislative requirements, FIC has a number of policies and procedures in place. 

These policies and procedures include privacy, academic misconduct, academic probation and 

exclusion, care arrangements for students under 19 years of age, and examination processes. 

Privacy Act 

FIC is bound by the Privacy Act which 

regulates the way private sector 

organizations can collect, use and 

disclose personal information. 

Code of Conduct 

FIC plays an important role in the lives 

of students. All students studying at FIC 

have the right to be treated with respect 

and courtesy by FIC staff and fellow 

students in an environment free from 

harassment and conducive to learning. 

FIC expects you to abide by the Code of 

Conduct by accepting responsibility for 

your behavior and conducting yourself 

in a professional manner at all times, 

and treating fellow students and staff 

with respect, honesty and courtesy. 

Grievance procedures, 

appeals or complaints 

FIC has policies and procedures for 

dealing with student complaints, 

grievances and appeals in a constructive 

and timely manner. Independent dispute 

resolution is available if you feel 

that a grievance has not been 

resolved satisfactorily. 

Access and equity 

FIC is committed to equal opportunity 

for all students to ensure that no 

student who has met the specified 

academic and English language entry 

requirements is denied access to a 

program and that no student, once 

enrolled in a course, is disadvantaged. 

All FIC staff, both academic and 

administrative, are responsible for 

ensuring that any student with disabilities 

is treated with dignity and courtesy, 

and given every opportunity to reach 

their full educational potential. 

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How to apply 

1. International students are to complete 

the Application form on pages 27 and 

28 or apply online at the following 

website: http://www.fraseric.ca/ 

online_app.html. Canadian Citizens 

and Permanent Residents are not 

eligible to study at FIC at this time. 

2. Attach certified copies of all academic 

qualifications including school 

reports and official examination 

certificates plus English language 

test results and relevant employment 

documents. Please ensure that your 

current name is added to copies 

obtained under a former name and 

that certified translations accompany 

documents that are not in English. 

Copies can be certified by: 

• the official records department 

of the institution that originally 

issued the documents 

• a Justice of the Peace or 

Notary Public 

• an authorized FIC representative 

• a Canadian Diplomatic Mission 

or Canadian Education Centre. 

3. Send your application to FIC via 

fax, e-mail attachment or to one 

of our representative offices. 

4. If your application is successful, you 

will be sent a Letter of Offer from FIC 

explaining the programs you have 

been offered, the fees payable and 

the program commencement date. 

Any conditions that have not been 

met at the time of application will 

be included in the Offer and must 

be met prior to course enrolment. 

5. In order to accept the offer of a place, 

it is necessary to pay the fees and 

charges due. These include 50% of the 

program fees, SFU Student Services 

fee and the Medical Insurance charge. 

Payment of the amount due should be 

made in Canadian Dollars to Fraser 

International College by bank cheque 

or international bank draft. Payment 

may also be made by direct deposit 

or telegraphic transfer to the 

following account: 

Beneficiary: 

Fraser International 

College Limited 

Bank name: 

Royal Bank of Canada 

Main Branch, Royal Centre, 

1025 West Georgia Street, 

Vancouver, British Columbia, 

Canada, V6E 3N9 

Account number: 

116-981-2 

Transit #: 

00010 

SWIFT code: 

ROYCCAT2 

If you pay by direct deposit or 

telegraphic transfer, you must provide 

FIC with proof of payment (such 

as a receipt). Please quote your 

student number on the telegraphic 

transfer or direct deposit. 

6. We accept Visa and Master card 

payments online at the following 

website: http://www.fraseric. 

ca/banking/pay.html and Debit 

card payments in the office. 

7. On receipt of payment, your place 

at FIC will be confirmed in writing. 

International students will receive 

a Letter of Acceptance which you 

must present along with the fees 

receipt and Letter of Offer to a 

Canadian Diplomatic Mission in your 

home country when applying for a 

Study Permit. Sufficient time for the 

issue of a Study Permit should be 

allowed before the commencement 

of the program. This time frame 

may vary from country to country. 

How to apply for a Study Permit 

Prospective international students 

intending to study in Canada must 

obtain a Study Permit from a Canadian 

Diplomatic Mission in their home 

country before embarking for Canada. 

The main requirements for Study 

Permit application are: 

• a Letter of Offer from FIC 

• a Letter of Acceptance from 

FIC after the respective fees 

and charges have been paid 

• a medical check-up as 

required by regulation 

• proof of financial support as 

required by regulation. 

FIC’s local representatives will be glad 

to assist you with your Study Permit 

application. You can also find extensive 

information through the Canada 

Immigration website at: www.cic.gc.ca 

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Conditions of enrolment 

Fees 

1. All fees, charges and accounts are payable in advance as determined 

by FIC from time to time. Students will not be permitted to commence 

or continue their program at the beginning of any semester 

until all outstanding fees, charges and accounts are paid. 

2. Fees are correct at the time of printing. FIC reserves the 

right to vary its fees at any time without notice. 

3. Where a student studies less than or more than a full semester load, the 

student will pay the current per course fee for each course undertaken. 

4. Should it be necessary for the student to repeat 

a course, the full amount is payable. 

5. Any overpayment of fees will remain credited towards a student’s 

account and applied against charges in a subsequent semester unless 

the student has completed, cancelled or withdrawn from their program. 

6. No refunds are given for tuition fees unless the student has 

completed, cancelled or withdrawn from their program. 

Study Permit conditions 

1. For specific information on Study Permit Conditions refer to www.cic.gc.ca 

2. Study Permits are usually issued for the period of the program. 

Students wishing to extend their Study Permit should first consult 

FIC for assistance. Students must leave Canada or seek a new 

Study Permit before expiration of their current Study Permit. 

3. FIC requires that international students pay for private Medical insurance 

then join the British Columbia Medical Services Plan while staying in Canada. 

Other conditions 

1. The student is expected to attend all classes, undertake all 

tests and examinations during a program, and abide by all 

rules and regulations of FIC that are in force at any time. 

2. The contract between the applicant and FIC is governed by 

the laws of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. 

3. FIC may, by written notice, vary the conditions of enrollment as 

may be necessary to comply with any law, regulation or amendment 

thereof, of Canada or the Province of British Columbia. 

4. In the event of circumstances requiring urgent medical care and where 

it is not possible to contact the parent/guardian, FIC is authorized as 

a matter of urgency to seek and provide appropriate medical care. 

5. International students must meet the minimum English language 

requirements for entry to the program. Applicants must provide 

recognised English assessment results and if the test reveals insufficient 

English language skills, the student will be required to include a bridging 

English course in the first semester of study, or to enroll in an intensive 

English language program prior to the commencement of studies. 

Deferral 

Students can defer their program start date a maximum of two times. 

Subsequent requests for deferral will result in the student needing to reapply. 

Deferral requests must be made in writing. If a student wishes to defer their 

admission until a later semester, FIC will hold the fees paid until commencement 

without levying a penalty. If the student subsequently withdraws, the Fee 

Refund Policy will apply as at the date FIC was advised in writing of their 

withdrawal. FIC reserves the right to apply the Fee Refund Policy to the date 

of the initial deferral. FIC reserves the right to not approve deferral requests. 

Deferral after enrolment 

Continuing students wishing to defer their program after enrollment 

and within the first four (4) weeks of program commencement, will 

have any fees paid transferred to the next semester. If the students 

subsequently withdraws, the Fee Refund Policy applied from the date 

FIC received advice regarding the leave of absence. If the student 

applies for a leave of absence from the fifth week of the semester, 

their place will be held but all tuition fees applicable to that absence 

will only be approved for illness or compassionate reasons. 

Students in their first semester of study may not defer their program 

after enrollment. 

Fee Refund Policy 

1. For the purposes of this Fee Refund Policy, semester fees are 

defined as one full-time semester of study in any program at FIC. 

2. If an applicant accepts a place offered by FIC and pays the fees, 

a binding contract is created between the student and FIC. 

3. Notification of cancellation or withdrawal from course(s), or withdrawal 

or deferral from a program of study must be made in writing to FIC. 

4. Students who dispute FIC’s decision regarding a refund, have access 

to an independent grievance resolution process. This does not 

circumscribe the student’s right to pursue other legal remedies or 

take further action under Canada’s consumer protection laws. 

5. In case of cancellation or withdrawal, the cancellation fee (and 

administration charge if relevant) will be calculated as shown in the 

table below. 

6. In case of deferral, the fees will be retained by FIC until 

commencement of studies. If the student subsequently withdraws, 

the Fee Refund Policy will apply as at the date FIC was advised 

in writing of their withdrawal. FIC reserves the right to apply 

the Fee Refund Policy to the date of the initial deferral. 

7. Where a Study Permit renewal is rejected due to a breach in Study 

Permit conditions, a student must withdraw from FIC and the 

cancellation fee will be calculated as shown in the table below. 

8. Students whose enrollment is terminated by FIC will not be entitled to 

any refund of fees. Any fee refund is wholly at the discretion of FIC. 

9. FIC reserves the right to withdraw a program or course(s) from offer 

at its discretion. If a student is unable to enroll in a similar program 

or course(s) at FIC and the enrollment is cancelled, all fees will be 

refunded with the exception of a C$235 administration fee. 

10. All refunds under this Fee Refund Policy will be paid within four 

(4) weeks of receiving a written claim from the student. 

11. Refunds are to be paid to the person who enters into the contract with 

FIC, unless the person gives a written direction to FIC to pay 

the refund to another person. 

Notification period 

Study Permit refusal (Proof of 

refusal necessary, for example, 

letter of Study Permit rejection 

from Canadian embassy) 

Cancellation fee 

C$235 

Notification received prior to commencement of classes 

(in any semester): 

More than 10 weeks C$500 

(+ C$500 administration fee) 

More than 4 weeks and 

up to 10 weeks 

30% of semester fees 


4 weeks or less 60% of semester fees 


Notification received after commencement of classes 

(in any semester): 

Weeks 1 – 4 



Weeks 5 – 14 

Withdrawal of single course(s): 

Weeks 1 – 4 

Weeks 5 – 14 

Withdrawal from program: 

Weeks 1 – 4 

Weeks 5 – 14 

No refund 

No penalty 

(Funds remain with FIC and are credited 

against enrollment in a subsequent 

semester. Fees are forfeited if the 

student does not 

re-enroll in a subsequent semester.) 

No refund 



100% of course fess 

The cancellation fees listed above refer only to your tuition fees at FIC. 

For cancellation fees related to airport reception and homestay placement, 

please contact First Choice International Placement Inc. or Vancouver 

Central Homestay.

Application form 

Please print in BLOCK LETTERS 

Personal details 

Title: Mr Ms Other 

Family name: 

Given names: 

Preferred name: 

Education details 

Secondary education – highest level achieved 

Name of qualification (eg. Year 12, HKALE or ‘A’ Levels): 

School attended: 

Date of birth: / / (day/month/year) 

Gender: Male Female 

Contact details 

Address in Canada (if known): 

Completed: Yes No 

Country/State: 

Language of instruction: 

Post-secondary and further education 

Name of qualification: 

Institution attended: 

Address in home country (must be applicant’s address – not agent’s address): 

Completed: 

Yes No 

Please attach certified copies of all academic transcripts or mark sheets. 

Employment history 

If you believe you have relevant employment experience, please 

attach details. 

Program selection 

Mobile telephone: 

Home telephone: 

Email (must be applicant’s address – not agent’s address): 

Please complete the relevant section for each program you wish to 

undertake. If you wish to study at FIC and then at SFU, you must complete 

both FIC and SFU sections. 

English Language Preparation 

Preparation in Academic Skills (PAS) 

Country of birth: 

Nationality: 

Passport number: 

Do you hold Permanent Resident status in Canada 

Yes No 

English proficiency 

IELTS or TOEFL score: 

Other: 

Will you be studying in Canada before FIC 

Yes No 

If yes, name of school: 

When (Dates) 

Fraser International College (FIC) 

Pre-university level 

UTP Stage I 

Study Abroad Program (one semester) 

University level 

UTP Stage II in Business Administration 

UTP Stage II in Computing Science 

UTP Stage II in Arts and Social Sciences 

Study Abroad Program (one semester) 

Commencement 

Please indicate the year and semester you wish to begin your studies. 

Year: January May September 

Simon Fraser University (SFU) 

Preferred program (if known): 

Preferred major (if known):

Accommodation 

Do you require accommodation 

Yes No 

If “Yes”, what type of accommodation 

Homestay 

On-Campus 

Off-Campus 

Airport reception 

Do you require airport pick-up 

Yes No 

If you ticked “Yes” above, information will be emailed to you regarding 

airport pick-up. 

Request for learning support 

If there is anything that may affect your learning (for example impairments 

to your mobility, sight, hearing, reading or writing), please notify FIC 

and SFU so that we can support you. Please indicate your needs on a 

separate sheet of paper and attach to this application. 

Medical insurance requirements 

I understand it is a requirement of my admission to FIC to obtain and 

maintain Medical insurance for the first three (3) months followed by 

membership of the British Columbia Medical Services Plan. 

Sponsored students only 

Type of sponsorship (ie. tuition fees and/or living expenses): 

Name of organization sponsoring you: 

Declaration 

I declare that the information I have supplied on this form is, to the best of my 

understanding and belief, complete and correct. I understand that the giving of false 

or incomplete information may lead to the refusal of my application or cancellation 

of enrollment. I have read and understood the published course information in the 

brochure or website and I have sufficient information about FIC and SFU to enroll. I 

give FIC and SFU permission to obtain official records from an educational institution 

attended by me. I grant FIC permission to provide SFU with any information pertaining 

to my application to study, ongoing academic progress, results and attendance for the 

purposes of admission and transfer. I understand that FIC and SFU collects, stores 

and uses personal information only for the purposes of administering prospective, 

current and graduate student admissions, enrollment and education and that 

the information collected is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties 

without my consent, except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authority 

requirements (for further information consult FIC’s Privacy Policy and SFU’s Access to 

Information and Protection of Privacy Policy). 

I understand that if I have applied through an approved FIC and/or SFU agent, 

all correspondence relating to my application will be forwarded to that agent. I 

understand that fees may change without notice. I accept liability for payment of 

all fees as explained in this brochure, and I agree to abide by the Fee Refund Policy 

which is current at the time of my studies at FIC. I understand that this may be 

different to the Fee Refund Policy as specified in this brochure. I have also read the 

section in the FIC brochure relating to costs of living and I understand that living 

expenses in Canada may be higher than in my own country and I confirm that I am 

able to meet these costs. I understand that by signing this Application form, I will be 

sent a Letter of Offer for FIC. 

I understand that after I commence the UTPII program at FIC, I must complete a 

minimum of 30 credit hours before I can transfer to SFU. 

I authorize FIC to give information about my application for student housing to SFU 

residence and housing departments pertaining to my accommodation needs. I also 

authorize SFU residence and housing departments to give information about my 

application for student housing to FIC pertaining to my accommodation needs. 

Applicant’s signature: (must be the same signature as in your passport) 

Date: / / (day/month/year) 

Other information 

How did you first learn about FIC You may tick more than one. 

Exhibition/Seminar 

Newspaper/Magazine 

Recommended by a friend/relative 

Recommended by an education agent 

Internet 

Other 

Please specify: 

Disclaimer (for students 19 years and older) 

I grant FIC permission to provide my parent(s) or guardian(s), when requested, 

with any information pertaining to my application to study, ongoing academic 

progress, results and attendance. 

Yes 

No 

Application checklist 

If you are under 19 years of age, your parent or guardian must also sign 

this application form. 

Parent’s/Guardian’s signature: 

Date: / / (day/month/year) 

Postal Address for applications: 

Admissions Officer 

Fraser International College 

Simon Fraser University, 

Burnaby Campus 

MTF Building, Discovery Park 

Suite 100, 8900 Nelson Way 

Representative’s stamp 

Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 4W9 

Phone: +1 778 782 5011 

Fax: +1 778 782 5101 

Email: admissions@fraseric.ca 

Internet: www.fraseric.ca 

Check that you have: 

Completed all sections of the Application form 

Read and understood the Conditions of Enrollment including the Fee 

Refund Policy on page 26. 

Check that you have attached: 

Certified copies of your academic qualifications 

Evidence of your English language ability if required 

A copy of your passport, Study Permit or birth certificate if required 

Any relevant employment documentation if required

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