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Welcome to Simon Fraser University .......................1The FIC difference .....................................2Simon Fraser University .................................3Vancouver, one of the world’s greatest cities ................4Life on campus ........................................6Your pathway to SFU ....................................8English language requirements ..........................10Your English language preparation ........................11Academic requirements ................................12University Transfer Program Stage I ........................14University Transfer Program Stage II: Business Administration ...15University Transfer Program Stage II: Computing Science ......16University Transfer Program Stage II: Engineering Science ......17University Transfer Program Stage II: Arts and Social Sciences . . 18SFU – it’s your choice ..................................19Summer Study Abroad Program ......................... 20Visit FIC online ...................................... 20Supporting you while you study ..........................21Meet your Instructors ................................. 22Helping students achieve their goals ......................23Your accommodation ..................................24Your investment ......................................25Navitas scholarships ...................................26Study Permit/TRV information ...........................27Policies and procedures ................................28How to apply ........................................ 29Academic calendar ................................... 29Conditions of enrolment ............................... 30Application form ......................................31Navitas – Your world, faster ............................ 33

Welcome to Simon Fraser UniversityMessage from the Vice-Chancellor and President ofSimon Fraser UniversityI would like to welcome FraserInternational College (FIC) students toone of Canada’s leading universities,situated in one of the most beautiful andvibrant cities in the world. Simon FraserUniversity (SFU) opened its doors in1965, challenging convention and strivingfor innovation in higher education. Now,four decades later, SFU has emerged asa formidable academic presence with aninternational reputation for innovativeteaching, research and communityoutreach. This reputation is built on ourstrengths in the liberal arts and sciences,as well as our distinctive interdisciplinaryand professional programs, and ourcommitment to the close integration ofleading-edge research and teaching.Our record is one of embracing risk andbold initiative; a record that is reflectedin the successful work of our faculty andof our students. SFU faculty membersare recognized internationally andour students excel in their fields aftergraduation. We believe this record willbe enhanced by our association with FICand our connection with its students.I am confident that students of FICwill enjoy the benefits of learning andliving on SFU’s campuses. Our studentresidences, student services, andour recreation and athletics facilitiesand programs provide a welcomingcommunity, making your transition toFIC and to SFU an enjoyable experience.It is my pleasure to invite you toexplore Fraser International Collegeat Simon Fraser University.Dr Michael StevensonVice-Chancellor and PresidentSimon Fraser UniversityMessage from the College Director and Principal of FICYou are at an important stage in yourlife when you have to choose the rightpathway from secondary school touniversity. It is an important decisionthat can determine your future career.At FIC, our focus is to help you makethe right decision and make the mostof the opportunities available to you inachieving your ambitions. We provide youwith a unique pathway that prepares youfor entry into post-secondary studies andallows for a smooth transition into SFU.The FIC programs and approachto teaching are special. Universitydesigned programs, taught by qualifiedinstructors on the main SFU campus,ensure that our students have thevery best preparation for the demandsof higher education in Canada.FIC students are treated like universitystudents and, with the added benefits ofsmaller classes, students receive morepersonalized attention in a dynamic andsupportive learning environment thatbetter equips them for life at university.In choosing an FIC program, you will befollowing thousands of other successfulstudents who have achieved theirambitions by joining SFU, which iswidely recognized as one of the mostcreative and influential universities inCanada. Take the first step towardsachieving your goals with FIC. We lookforward to welcoming and supportingyou on your journey to SFU.Bev HudsonCollege Director and Principal1

The FIC differenceUniversity-designedprograms on SFU campusFIC’s UTP Stage II programs arethe first year equivalent of SFU’sBachelor Degree Programs.University qualified instructorsFIC’s instructors are approved bySFU to ensure the highest teachingstandards at all times. 100% of FIC UTPStage II instructors have a graduatequalification in their discipline area.Smaller class sizesSmall classes provide a personallearning environment and moreopportunities for support. Instructorsencourage you to ask questions andpromote a collegial learning space.Longer teaching sessionsEach FIC class has an extra hour offace-to- face teaching. This extra hourof academic contact allows you moretime to fully develop your knowledgeand understanding of each course.University campus locationFIC is located on SFU’s Burnaby campus.FIC students enjoy full access to all ofthe university facilities and servicesincluding libraries, computer laboratories,sporting facilities, clubs and associationsand on-campus accommodation.Guaranteed entry intosecond year at SFUYou are guaranteed transfer toSFU when you have completed thespecified courses and met the GPAspecified for your chosen program.*Free support tutorialsin all subjectsFIC provides free tutorial classes andregular one-to-one meetings with yourinstructors. New students take the freeIntegrated Learning Skills course in theirfirst term of study to ensure a smoothtransition to studying in Canada.Access to all SFUfacilities and servicesYou will enjoy full access to universityfacilities and services, including libraries,computer labs, sports and recreationfacilities, on-campus accommodation,health services, and career services.Graduate from SimonFraser UniversityGraduate with an internationally recognizeddegree from Canada’s #1 comprehensiveuniversity, with its reputation for innovativeteaching, research and community outreach.Diverse student populationFIC currently has over 1000 studentsfrom 40 different countries, giving you thechance to learn more about the world bydeveloping friendships with classmatesfrom a variety of cultures and backgrounds.* Entry into second year at SFU is dependent on students completing the FIC UTP Stage II program and obtainingthe specified Grade Point Average (GPA), and being formally admitted to the SFU program (subject to changes inSFU’s Admissions policy).Your direct pat2

Simon Fraser UniversityFor more informationon Simon Fraser Universityplease visit www.sfu.caor take a virtual tour atwww.sfu.ca/aboutA dynamic university for a modern worldCome discover Simon Fraser University(SFU), one of Canada’s finest universities.Here you’ll be taught by world-renownededucators and researchers. You’ll besurrounded by talented and diversestudents who share your passion forlearning and desire to make a difference.And you’ll find a welcoming and supportiveinternational community to help you findyour place and achieve your dreams.SFU has it all – academic excellence,innovative programs, some of Canada’sbest varsity sports teams, and a vibrantand international campus community.It’s no wonder SFU is consistentlyranked one of the country’s topuniversities in the ‘Guide to CanadianUniversities’ published by Maclean’s,Canada’s national news magazine.Fraser International College (FIC), inassociation with SFU, provides youwith a predetermined pathway toachieving your undergraduate goals inthe fields of Business Administration,Computing Science, EngineeringScience and Arts and Social Sciences.VancouverDid you know?Simon Fraser University’s main campus on Burnaby Mountain is connected by rapidtransit to other campuses in the heart of Vancouver and Surrey’s growing town centre.SFU Facts• SFU is a community of morethan 20,000 students, over 800faculty and more than 100,000alumni. Students are spreadacross 3 campuses, Burnaby,Vancouver and Surrey.• SFU is currently ranked the#1 Comprehensive CanadianUniversity (Macleans Magazine- www.macleans.ca).• You can choose from over 100distinct programs across 8 faculties.You can even combine programsfrom any faculty to create a degreethat reflects your unique interests.• SFU currently spends morethan $86 million dollars onresearch (2008 fiscal year).• Each year SFU distributes over$1 million in scholarships andawards for new and continuinginternational students.• More than 70 SFU studentshave competed for Canadaat the Olympics.• SFU’s varsity teams will begincompeting in the NCAA’s DivisionII from the 2011-12 season.BurnabySurreyhway to SFU3

www.vancouver.caVancouverOne of the world’s greatest citiesTo learn moreabout Vancouver go to:www.hellobc.caUniquely situated between ocean and mountains, Vancouveris Canada’s third largest city and is home to an ethnicallydiverse population.© Tourism British Columbia© Tourism British Columbia© Tourism British ColumbiaRecognized as one of the mostlivable cities in the world, Vancouveris a safe and energetic city ofeclectic neighborhoods, vibrantcultural events and unparalleledopportunities for outdoor recreation.Most of all, as an FIC student youwill enjoy the high level of personalfreedom that comes with living in a safe,modern and open-minded community.It is the ideal environment to challengeyourself academically and personally.And for many, it represents a lifechanging experience and the beginningof an exciting pathway to SFU.ClimateVancouver has one of the most pleasantclimates in Canada! In summer, the daysare long, warm and sunny with an averagetemperature of 23C/73F. Spring andfall are also comfortable, with moderatetemperatures. An average temperature of5C/41F during winter gives Vancouver themildest winter climate in all of Canada.Things to do• Activities: hiking, skiing, snowboarding,snowshoeing, fishing, whale watching,winery tours, golf, football, soccer,ice hockey, dancing, mountain biking,horseback riding and hot springs.• Local attractions: Stanley Park,Gastown, Granville Island, GrouseMountain, Robson Street, VancouverLookout, Vancouver Science World,North Shore Mountains, EnglishBay and Capilano Canyon Park.• Attractions in the surrounding areas:Whistler and Blackcomb mountains,Vancouver Island, The ButchartGardens, Royal British ColumbiaMuseum and Okanagan Valley.Greater Vancouver AreaProvince British ColumbiaPopulation 2,116,581Currency Canadian dollarTime Zone Pacific Standard TimeElectricity110VLanguages English/French4

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Life on campusFIC is located on SFU’s Burnaby campus in the thriving andculturally diverse city of Burnaby, a 30-minute drive fromdowntown Vancouver. The Burnaby campus is one of the mostawe-inspiring university settings on the continent, offering astunning panorama of mountains, cities, ocean and islands fromits location at the summit of 400-metre high Burnaby Mountain.Designed by internationally acclaimedarchitect Arthur Erickson, the campushas everything one would expect of amajor university, yet on a scale that willmake you feel at home. The vast majorityof students pursue their studies on thepedestrian-friendly campus, which housesadministrative and academic offices, themain library, student services, on-campusresidences, and the new UniverCitycommunity of residences and shops.For students wanting to live on campus,SFU provides fully-catered single roomaccommodation as well as an on-campushotel where visiting family members canstay. Buses operate between the campusand Greater Vancouver’s rapid transitsystem at the foot of Burnaby Mountain ona regular basis. Studying at FIC will give youaccess to all of these facilities and more.There are plenty of opportunities forstudents to get immersed in their campuslife. The Simon Fraser Student Societyfunds nearly 100 clubs catering toendless interests. Numerous events suchas Terry Fox Day, Clubs Week and GungHaggis Fat Choy foster multicultural tiesand connect people from all walks of life.SFU Clubs WeekThis provides both FIC and SFU studentsthe opportunity to meet with membersof a wide array of clubs that exist atthe University. SFU Clubs Week runsthe second week of every term andduring this time, students can choose tobecome members of the more than 100SFU clubs. These include professionalas well as fun clubs, such as theAssociation of Latin American Students,Burnaby Mountain Toastmasters,Chinese Culture Club, EngineersWithout Borders, Food Club, GamesDevelopers Club, International BusinessAssociation and many, many more!Sports ClubsJoining a sports club is an excellent way tomeet new people, learn new skills, and enjoya sport or activity that interests you! Theyare also a great way for student organizers togain valuable leadership, management andorganizational skills. There are many sportsclubs including Badminton, Cheerleading,Cricket, Dodgeball, Field Hockey, Golf,Ice Hockey, Kendo, Kung Fu, Lacrosse,Rowing, Rugby, Ski/Snowboarding, TableTennis, Tennis, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee,Volleyball and Waterpolo to name a few.SFU TheatreIf you have an appreciation for art orwant to be entertained, The SFU Schoolfor Contemporary Arts presents andproduces various events that make uptheir Fall and Spring performance series.FIC Movie Club andFIC Book ClubMembers meet once a month with FICinstructors to connect and discuss amovie of interest or literary piece.ULIFEThe ULife initiative was created tohelp students build the links betweenacademics and interests, buildrelationships, and help students get themost out of their university experience.It increases the visibility of existingevents and initiatives; put simply, tomake SFU more fun! www.sfu.ca/ulifeABCDEFGHIJKLNORTHTo HastingsTownhouseComplexTownhouseComplexPBRESIDENCEPPauline BarbaraJewett House Rae HouseHamiltonHall ResidenceField #4Burnaby Mountain ParkwayUniversity DriveGaglardi Way1 2 3 4 5ShadboHouseLouisResidMcTaRField #Gaglardi Way6Academic Dept./Campus ServiceAcademic AdvisingAcademic Computing ServicesACS: Assignment Lab East ConcourseACS: Information CommonsACS: Microcomputer StoreACS: North Concourse FacilityACS: West Mall FacilityAlumni Assoc./RelationsApplied Science, Dean ofArchaeologyArchaeology MuseumArchives & Records Mgmt.Art GalleryArts Faculty General OfficeAsia-Canada ProgramAtrium, TheAudio/Visual Services - LIDCBiological SciencesBoard of GovernorsBookstoreBldg.MBCSHAQLIBCSTNAQWMCDACTASC2EDBASSC1MBCAQAQAQMBCSCPSCBSHMBCFloor Grid3000 E111000 D143000 D143000 D11E172000 D132000 D8B128000 F149000 C149000 C140000 E113000 E136000 D145000 E142000 E119000 E138000 F123000 E143000 E11Academic Dept./Campus ServiceCafeteria: Raven's CafeCafeteria: Residence Dining HallCampus Information/SecurityCampus Planning & Dev.Canada PostCdn. Inst. for Health Research (CIHR)Canadian Studies, Ctr. forCareer ServicesCentral Stores/ReceivingCeremonies & Events OfficeChemistryChildcare Ctr.CJSF 90.1 FM RadioClinical Psychology Ctr.CommunicationComputing Science, School ofConference ServicesContemporary Arts, School for theContinuing StudiesCo-operative EducationBldg.WMCRBB/DHTCFSCSTNWMCAQMBCFSSHSCCCCCTCASSC1SCKASBHCECTWMCMBCFloor Grid2000 D9E7D10G16E172000 D86000 D120000 E11G162000 D148000 F13D7200 D109000 C149000 F149000 F15D12E151000 D91000 E11AcademicDiamond ADisabilitiesDistance EDocumentEarth ScienEconomicsEducation,EngineerinEnglishEnvironmeExcellenceExperimenFacilities SeFacilities RFaculty AssFem. Inst. fFinance & AFinancial AFinancial SFirst Nation

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Your pathway to SFUEntry points to FIC pathwaysName of Program Type of Program EnglishrequirementAcademicrequirementCourse detailsPAS (Preparationin AcademicSkills) – AcademicEnglish LanguageProgramEnglish andacademic skillstrainingIELTS 4.5 (no bandless than 4.0) orequivalent(If your English levelis lower than 4.5please see page 11)Academicrequirements arethe same as UTPStage I or IIThis is a 14 week (1 term) academic English languageprogram designed for completion prior to entry intothe UTP I or UTP II programs.After successful completion of this program and bymeeting the academic entry requirements, you canprogress to other FIC programs listed below.UTP Stage I(Mixed)Academic Englishand Pre-UniversitycoursesIELTS 5.0 (no bandless than 4.5) orequivalentCompletion ofYear 11orCompletion of Year12 with marginalsuccess*This program consists of UTP Stage I courses andAcademic English language studies. In the first termstudents take two academic courses plus 15 hoursper week of Academic English studies.UTP Stage II(Mixed)Academic Englishand First YearUniversity CoursesIELTS 5.0 (no bandless than 4.5) orequivalentCompletion ofYear 12*This program consists of UTP Stage II courses andAcademic English language studies. In the first termstudents take two academic courses plus 15 hoursper week of Academic English studies.UTP Stage IPre-UniversityCoursesIELTS 5.5 (no bandless than 5.0) orequivalentCompletion ofYear 11orCompletion of Year12 with marginalsuccess*This is a pre-university course designed for studentswho have completed Year 11 equivalent or Year 12with marginal success and require additional supportprior to starting a first year university program (UTPStage II).Students are required to study eight courses over twoterms (four courses per term – eight months)* Please note that students who have completed Year 12with marginal success may be permitted to transfer to UTPStage II after completing four academic courses with a 70%cumulative average.UTP Stage IIFirst Year UniversityCoursesIELTS 5.5 (no bandless than 5.0) orequivalentCompletion ofYear 12*This program is equivalent to Year 1 of select degreeprograms at SFU.In order to progress to a degree program at SFU,students are required to complete 10 courses equalto a minimum of 30 credit hours and achieve thespecified GPA.These courses will normally be completed within3 terms (one year).* Please see Pages 12 and 13 for academic requirements from different countries.8

FIC offers a pre-university level program (UTP Stage I) whichprepares you for entry into university-level studies in BusinessAdministration, Computing Science, Engineering Science orArts and Social Sciences in UTP Stage II.UTP Stage II programs are offered inassociation with SFU as an alternativepathway to a degree at SFU. Courses arethe equivalent of the first year of the SFUdegree and are quality assured by SFU.Upon successful completion of UTPStage II and having met the SFU specifiedGrade Point Average (GPA), you will beeligible to apply for transfer to select SFUBachelor degree programs with advancedstanding status of up to 60 credit hours.Pathways to your SFU degreeUniversity Bachelor degreeYear 4Year 3Pre-university level University levelYear 12or equivalentYear 11or equivalentSecondary schoolFICUTP Stage IIUTP Stage I(Foundation)=Year 2Year 1Please note: Entry into UTP Stage II is dependent on your successful completion of UTP Stage I or satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Entry into second year atSFU is dependent on your successful completion of UTP Stage II with the specified Grade Point Average (GPA), and being formally admitted to the SFU program (subject tochanges in SFU’s Admissions policy).9

English language requirementsThe language of instruction at FIC is English. Before being granted admission into an FIC program,you must demonstrate a suitable level of English proficiency. This can be done by obtaining one of theresults shown in the table below.Direct entryIf you meet one of the Englishrequirements below and you have theappropriate academic requirementyou will be given Direct entry toUTP Stage I or UTP Stage II.Support classesto assist you to improveyour Academic Englishare available free ofcharge to allstudents.Mixed entryIf you meet the mixed English languagerequirements and the appropriateacademic requirements you will beginin UTP Stage I or UTP Stage II programand will take one Academic Englishcourse in the first semester of study.English languagequalificationIELTS (Academic)Mixed Program(UTP Stage I or UTP Stage II)5.0 with no band lower than4.5TOEFL iBT/Computer/Paper 59/173/500 69/196/525SPM English C6 C4Direct entry(UTP Stage I or UTP Stage II)5.5 with no band lower than5.0HKCEE English Level 2 English Level 3GCE *O* Levels D CBC High School English 12 orEquivalentETS Program Indonesia50% 55%ETS Level 1 Grade AETS Level 2 Grade BETS Level 3 Grade CEIKEN Japan Eiken 2A Eiken Pre-1ETS Level 2 Grade BETS Level 3 Grade A or BInternational Baccalaureate Standard 4 or Higher 3 Standard 5 or Higher 4FIC reviews its admissions requirements and related English language requirements. Any changes to therequirements will be updated on the FIC website. This information is correct at time of printing.10

Your English language preparationIf you do not meet the minimum English language requirements forentry to your program at FIC, you may want to enrol in an intensiveEnglish language course at SFU. The Preparation in AcademicSkills (PAS) and English Language & Culture (ELC) programs willassist you in improving your English language proficiency prior tostarting at FIC.Preparation in AcademicSkills (PAS)Preparation in Academic Skills (PAS)in English is a SFU program whichprovides English language training foruniversitybound international studentswho have achieved an IELTS score of4.5 (no band less than 4.0) or equivalent.PAS English classes are held on the Burnabycampus of SFU, so students can enjoythe experience of studying English inone of Canada’s top universities, withfull access to SFU facilities and FIC.Off-campus ESL collegesFIC staff can offer advice regarding otherspecialist ESL colleges in Vancouver forstudents without an English test score,or with an IELTS of less than 4.5 atthe time of applying to FIC. These ESLcolleges allow students to improve theirEnglish language skills through intensiveEnglish programs. Most specialist ESLcolleges have monthly intake dates.SFU English Language &Culture Program (ELC)The English Language andCulture Program is an intenselyinteractive learning experiencein a university setting.The ELC program emphasizes theimportance of improving English skillsand understanding the culture in whicha language is used. Students will beable to continue to learn independentlyoutside of the classroom, and gain theconfidence to use English in any setting.The SFU ELC program offers a widerange of English Language courses, frombeginners to advanced and is located onthe SFU Vancouver campus. Programscan be taken over 4, 8 or 12 weekperiods depending upon your Englishlanguage needs. FIC can arrange fulltimeEnglish tuition at ELC if you needto improve your English level prior tobeginning your academic study at FIC.For more information visitPAS - www.sfu.ca/pasELC - www.sfu.ca/elc11

Academic requirementsCountry University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage I University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage IIAustralia Successful completion of Year 11 with 65% average Year 12 – UAI with minimum 65%Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with 50% average Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with 55% average in4 academic subjectsBrazil Brazilian Secondary School Leaving Certificate 5/10 or C+ Brazilian Secondary School Leaving Certificate 7/10 orB GradeCanada Not applicable Successful Completion of Grade 12 with 55% average inminimum 4 academic subjectsChinaSenior Middle 3 with 65% in 4 academic subjects or Senior Senior Middle 3 with 70% average in 4 academic subjectsMiddle 2 with 70% in 4 academic subjectsColombia Bachillerato with 65% average Bachillerato with 70% averageFrance Successful completion of year 11 equivalent 2 ‘A’ level examinations (passing results) or 1 ‘A’ and2 ‘AS’ Level passes or French Baccalauréat (générale,Technologique and professionnelle) with minimum 60% in4 academic subjectsGhanaCompletion of SSSCE (WAEC/NECO) with average gradesD7 or above including English language at C6Hong KongForm 5 (HKCEE) with minimum E passes in 3 academicsubjectsIndia All India Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50%average in four (4) academic subjectsIndonesiaSMU 2 with an average grade of 7.0 averagein 4 academic subjectsInternationalBaccalaureate (IB)IsraelBagrut/Mechina (Matriculation Certificate) with aminimum 5/10SSCE (WAEC/NECO): 5 passes with average grades ofC4/C5 and above, including English language at C6Form 7 (HKALE) with 1 ‘A’ Level and 2 ‘AS’ Level passes or2 ‘A’ level passesAll India Secondary School Certificate with 55% average in4 academic subjectsSMU 3 with an average grade of 7.0 averagein 4 academic subjectsInternational Baccalaureate 20 International Baccalaureate 22Bagrut/Mechina (Matriculation Certificate) with aminimum 7/10Iran 3 year High School Diploma 4 year High School Diploma or Pre-University Certificate(Peeshdaneshgahe) with 65% minimum averageJapan Kotogakko Year 2 with 3.0 average Kotogakko Year 3 with 3.0 averageJordan Tawjihi with 65% average in academic subjects Certificate of General Secondary Education with 75% averagein academic subjectsKazakhstan Completion of Atestat with 3.5 average Completion of Atestat with 4.0 averageKenya KCSE - D average or GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3academic subjectsKoreaSenior High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 with 70% or CaverageKuwaitShahadat al-thanawia-al-a’ama (Secondary School LeavingCertificate) with minimum average 50%Macau (HKSAR/PRC) Form 5 (HKCEE) passes in 3 academic subjects (E) or SeniorMiddle 2 with 70%Malaysia Successful completion of Form 5 (SPM) with passes in 3academic subjectsMexicoBachillerato with 6.0 in academic subjects or completion ofYear 11 with 7.0 in 4 academic subjectsNigeria Completion of SSSCE (WAEC / NECO) with an average of 5grades at D7 or above and English language at C6OmanPakistanThanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving certificate) witha minimum average of 65%Intermediate (IC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate(HSC - 10 +2) with average 50% in 4 academic subjectsKCSE - C+ average or 2 passes in GCE ‘A’ Level passes withD averageSenior High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with 70% orC averageShahadat al-thanawia-al-a’ama (Secondary School LeavingCertificate) with minimum average 65%Form 7 (HKALE) with 1 ‘A’ Level and 2 ‘AS’ level passes orSenior Middle 3 with 70% in 4 academic subjectsSTPM – 2 passes with minimum ‘D’ grade or Senior Middle3 with 4 ‘C+’ gradesBachillerato with 7.0 in academic subjectsCompletion of Senior Secondary School Certificate - SSSC(WAEC/ NECO): 5 passes with average grades of C4/C5 andabove, including English language at C6Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate -Year 12) with a minimum average of 75%Intermediate (IC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate(HSC - 10 + 2) with average 55% in 4 academic subjectsPeru Certificado de Education Secundaria – average Grade 10 Certificado de Education Secundaria – average Grade 1212

Country University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage I University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage IIPhilippinesHigh School Graduation Diploma (10 years) plus one year ofuniversity study with minimum average of CQatar Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with 60%average in academic subjects or successful completion ofYear 11 equivalent with 75% in academic subjectsRussian Federation Certificate of Secondary Education Grade 11 with minimum3.0 averageHigh School Graduation Diploma (10 years) plus two yearsof university study with minimum average of CTawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with75% average in academic subjectsCertificate of Secondary Education or Upper SecondaryEducation with a minimum 3.5 averageSaudi Arabia Not applicable Tawjihiyah (General secondary Education Certificate) with80% average in 4 academic subjectsSingapore GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects Singapore GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in 2 academicsubjectsSouth Africa Successful completion of Year 11 with ‘C’ average Senior Certificate with ‘C’ average or matriculationendorsement with minimum 50%Sri Lanka GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in 2 academic subjects or2 Sri Lankan ‘A’ Levels with minimum ‘D’ gradeSweden 2 years Upper Secondary schooling Avgangsbetyg with 10 points or ‘G’ in 2 subjects including‘G’ in EnglishTaiwan Senior High School Year 2 with B average Senior High School Year 3 with B average or 70% in4 academic subjectsTanzaniaCambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) / EastAfrican Certificate of Education (EACE) with Grade ‘D’ orhigher or GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjectsThailand Matayom 5 with 2.5 average Matayom 6 with 2.0 averageTurkeyGeneral public diploma (of any types) with GPA minimum2.5 with no math subjects below 2.5Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)with Grade ‘D’ or higher or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in2 academic subjectsGeneral public diploma with GPA 3.0 or higher OR AnatolianHigh School or Private High School with GPA 2.5 or higher,with no math subjects below 2.5UAE Tawjihiyya with 65% average in academic subjects Tawjihiyya with 75% average in academic subjectsUgandaCambridge Overseas School Certificate (COCS) / EastAfrican Certificate of Education (EACE) with Grade ‘D’ orhigher or GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjectsCambridge Overseas High School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)with Grade ‘D’ or higher or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passesin 2 academic subjectsUnited Kingdom GCE ‘O’ Levels - 3 passes 2 GCE ‘A’ Level passes with minimum ‘D‘ gradeUnited States of America Grade 11 or equivalent Successful completion of Grade 12 with minimum 55% in 4academic subjects; or GPA 2.0, or minimum SAT score 1200Vietnam Year 11 with 6.5 average Year 12 with 7.0 averageZambia GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects Zambian School Certificate with 5 or higher in 4 academicsubjects or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in 2 academicsubjectsZimbabwe GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in 3 academic subjects ZIMSEC ‘A’ Levels or GCE ‘A’ Levels with ‘D’ passes in2 academic subjectsFor countries not listed, please contact the FIC Admissions Office by emailing admissions@fraseric.ca. This information is correct at time of printing.Mathematics requirementsYear 12 Mathematics at an acceptable levelis required for UTP Stage II in BusinessAdministration, Computing Scienceand Engineering Science streams. UTPStage II students who do not meet thisrequirement will be required to completePre-Calculus as a prerequisite to Calculus.Math assessment testing is availablefor those students wanting to checktheir math levels. Students may alsobe asked to complete an assessmenttest if there are any concerns regardingtheir math background. There maybe a fee for this testing service.Mature age entryMature age students (21 years ofage and over) may be admitted into aprogram without meeting the formalacademic requirements if there isdocumented relevant work experienceand/or other acceptable qualifications.13

University Transfer Program Stage IFIC offers a University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage I, which provides a bridge between secondaryschool and undergraduate studies.UTP Stage I is designed to prepare youfor entry to university-level programs inthe Business Administration, ComputingScience, Engineering Science and Artsand Social Sciences fields. UTP StageI consists of eight courses of study.Successful completion of the programguarantees you entry to UTP Stage II.In addition to formal contact hours, FICprovides you with extra support throughindividual consultation with instructorsand self-access computer laboratories.Upon successful completion ofthe UTP Stage I program, you willprogress to a UTP Stage II program inBusiness Administration, ComputingScience, Engineering Science orArts and Social Sciences, thenarticulate into the appropriateBachelor degree program at SFU.University Transfer Program(UTP) Stage ICourse Selections (choose eight)• Business Management• Introduction to ComputingConcepts & Algorithms• Introduction to Computers& Their Applications• Introduction to Economics• English Skills/Reading• English Skills/Writing• Beginning with Algebra• Introduction to Mathematics• Foundations of Mathematics• Elementary Formal LogicUniversity Transfer Program (UTP) Stage IIFIC UTP Stage II• Business Administration• Computing Science• Engineering Science• Arts and Social Sciences“UTP Stage I was a challenge, mainly because itwould be the first time that I was so far away fromhome. Though it was a challenge it was worth itbecause I made a lot of friends who motivated meto work harder. To face my challenges I had the helpof instructors during office hours and the studentadvisors whenever I needed help. So I would like tothank all the FIC staff members for all their help duringthis journey and to my fellow students I would like toencourage you to continue working harder in order toachieve your goals.”Mbaita Shawa, ZambiaUTP Stage II Arts & Social Sciences14

Did you know?University Transfer ProgramStage II: Business AdministrationSFU’s Faculty of BusinessAdministration is accreditedby AACSB, EQUIS and PRME.Only 1% of business schoolsworldwide have achieved thesevalued seals of quality.The University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II in Business Administration is the first year of SFU’sBachelor of Business Administration and provides the foundation for further study in many aspectsof Business and Commerce, including Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business, Management Information Systems, Management and OrganizationStudies, Management Science and Marketing. Introduction to these many areas will enable you tochoose more wisely the area in which you wish to specialize as you progress in the Bachelor degree.UTP Stage II: Business AdministrationRequired courses• Calculus for the Social Sciences I• Critical Thinking• Financial Accounting• Introduction to Fiction or Introductionto Issues in Literature and Culture• Principles of Macroeconomics• Principles of MicroeconomicsElective coursesChoose four (4) coursesfrom the following list:• Introduction to Biology• Behaviour in Organizations• Introduction toCommunication Studies• Explorations in Mass Communication• Introduction to Canadian Lawand Legal Institutions• Introduction to ComputingScience & Programming I• Introduction to ComputingScience & Programming II• Introduction to Computer Design• Introduction to Criminology• Environmental Economics• Canada Since Confederation• The Social History of Canada• Global Perspectives on Health• Contemporary Health Issues• The Wonder of Words• Discrete Mathematics• Precalculus*• Calculus I• Calculus II• Introduction to Politicsand Government• Introduction to International Politics• Brain, Mind & Society• Introduction to Psychology I• Introduction to Psychology II• Introduction to Statisticsfor the Social Sciences• Literature Across Cultures• East/WestSimon Fraser University programsBachelor of Business AdministrationConcentrations:• Accounting• Entrepreneurship• Finance• Human Resource Management• International Business• Management and Technology• Management Information Systems• Management Science• MarketingFor more information on SFU Facultyof Business Administration visit -http://.business.sfu.caYou must complete a minimum of 30 units 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 theSFU 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.15

University Transfer Program Stage II:Computing ScienceThe University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II in Computing Science is the first year of SFU’s Bachelorof Applied Science, providing the foundation for further study in many aspects of computing sciencethat lead to further studies in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, ProgrammingLanguages 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 tochoose more wisely your preferred area of study as you progress in the Bachelor degree.UTP Stage II: Computing ScienceRequired courses• Introduction to Computing Science& Programming I• Introduction to Computing Science& Programming II• Introduction to Computer Design• Introduction to Fiction orIntroduction to Issues inLiterature and Culture• Discrete Mathematics• Calculus I• Calculus IIElective coursesChoose three (3) coursesfrom the following list:• Introduction to Biology• Introduction toCommunication Studies• Explorations in Mass Communication• Introduction to Criminology• Introduction to CanadianLaw & Legal Institutions• Principles of Microeconomics• Principles of Macroeconomics• Environmental Economics• Canada Since Confederation• Contemporary Health Issues• The Social History of Canada• Global Perspectives on HealthContemporary Health Issues• The Wonder of Words• Critical Thinking• Introduction to Politics and Government• Introduction to International Politics• Brain, Mind & Society• Introduction to Psychology I• Introduction to Psychology II• Literature Across Cultures• East/WestFor more information on SFUSchool of Computing Sciencevisit - http://cs.sfu.caSimon Fraser University programsBachelor of Applied Science (Computing Science)Areas of study:• Artificial intelligence• Computer graphics and multimedia• Computing systems• Geographic information science• Information systems• Programming languagesand software• Theoretical computing science• CS dual degree withZhejiang University• Software Systems MajorYou must complete a minimum of 30 units at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to beguaranteed admission to the School of Computing Science. Course offerings may change without notice.16

University Transfer Program Stage II:Engineering ScienceThe University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II in EngineeringScience provides the foundation courses and Universityrequirements that lead to further studies in areas includingComputer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, SystemsEngineering, Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Physics.UTP Stage II: Engineering ScienceRequired courses• Introduction to ComputingScience and Programming I• Introduction to ComputingScience and Programming II• Introduction to Computer Design• Calculus I• Calculus II• Principles of Microeconomics• Discrete Mathematics• Introduction to Biology• Introduction to FictionElective coursesChoose one from the list below• Introduction to Criminology• Principles of Macroeconomics• Canada Since Confederation• Introduction to Politics and Government• Introduction to Psychology I• Introduction to Psychology II• Introduction toCommunication Studies• Introduction to CanadianLaw and Legal Institutions: ACriminal Justice PerspectiveSimon Fraser University programs (September only intake)Bachelor of Applied ScienceAreas of Study:• Computer Engineering• Electronics Engineering• Systems Engineering• Biomedical Engineering• Engineering Physics• Mechatronic Systems EngineeringFor more information on SFU Facultyof Engineering Science visithttp://ensc.sfu.ca/Did you know?Students going into theEngineering Science programcomplete 3 terms of fulltime paid work experienceduring their time at SFU.You must complete a minimum of 30 units at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion ofUTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the School of Engineering Science. Course offerings may change without notice.17

University Transfer Program Stage II:Arts and Social SciencesThe University Transfer Program (UTP) Stage II in Arts and Social Sciences is the first year of SFU’s Bachelor ofArts and provides the foundation for further study in many aspects of arts and social sciences that lead to furtherstudies in areas such as Economics, English, International Politics, Film and Video Studies, Political Science,Linguistics and Criminology. Introduction to these areas of Arts and Social Sciences during your UTP Stage IIstudies will enable you to choose more wisely your preferred major as you progress in the Bachelor degree.UTP Stage II: Arts and Social SciencesRequired courses*Choose at least seven (7) coursesfrom the following list:• Introduction to Criminology• Principles of Microeconomics• Principles of Macroeconomics• Environmental Economics• Introduction to Fiction• Introduction to Issues inLiterature & Culture• Canada Since Confederation• The Social History of Canada• The Wonder of Words• Critical Thinking• Introduction to Politicsand Government• Introduction to International Politics• Brain, Mind & Society• Introduction to Psychology I• Introduction to Psychology II• Introduction to Statisticsfor the Social Sciences• Literature Across Cultures• East/West• Introduction to CanadianLaw & Legal InstitutionsElective coursesChoose up to three (3) coursesfrom the following list:• Introduction to Biology• Financial Accounting• Behaviour in Organizations• Introduction toCommunication Studies• Explorations in MassCommunication• Introduction to ComputingScience & Programming I• Introduction to ComputingScience & Programming II• Introduction to Computer Design• Global Perspectives on Health• Contemporary Health Issues• Discrete Mathematics• Precalculus• Calculus I• Calculus II• Calculus for the Social Sciences IFor more information on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciencesvisit - www.sfu.ca/artsSimon FraserUniversity programsBachelor of Arts• Anthropology• Archaeology• Art & Culture• Asia-Canada• Cognitive Science• Criminology• Economics• English• Film & Video Studies• First Nations Studies• French• Geography• History• Humanities• International Studies• Labour Studies• Languages• Latin AmericanDevelopment Studies• Linguistics• Mathematics• Philosophy• Political Science• Psychology• Sociology• Statistics• Women’s StudiesYou must complete a minimum of 30 units at FIC and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 upon completion of your UTP Stage II program to be guaranteed transfer to the SFUprograms 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.* A Student Advisor will help you choose units to satisfy SFU entry requirements.18

SFU – it’s your choiceSFU has over 100 programs within eight faculties and consistently pushes the boundariesof academic innovation. FIC offers direct pathways into SFU degree programs in BusinessAdministration, Computing Science, Engineering Science and Arts & Social Sciences.Upon successful completion of UTP Stage II, you may be eligible to apply to other Facultiesor Programs within SFU.The following programs may be available for internal transfer at SFU:Faculty of Education Programs• Early Learning• Mathematical Sciences• Counselling and Human Development• Curriculum and Instruction• Early Learning• Education Psychology• Environmental Education• French Education• International and Global Education• Physical Education• Secondary Mathematics Education• General Studies (Education)Faculty of Science Programs• Actuarial Science• Applied Mathematics• Applied Physics• Biological Sciences• Cell and Molecular Biology• Ecology andEvolutionary Biology• Biomedical Physiology• Chemistry• Earth Sciences• Industrial Mathematics• Biomedical Physiologyand Kinesiology• Ergonomics andHuman Factors• Health and PhysiologicalSciences• Management andSystems Science• Marine Science• Mathematics BSC• Molecular Biologyand Biochemistry• Nuclear Science• StatisticsFaculty of Health Sciences Programs• Social Health Science• Infectious Disease• Environmental Health• Global Health• Communication• Media and Culture• Political Economyand Policy• Technology and Society• Contemporary Art• Art and Culture Studies• Dance• Film• Mental Health andAddictions• Population andPublic Health• Social InequalitiesFaculty of Communication, InteractiveArts and Technology Programs• Music• Theatre• Visual Art• Interactive Art andTechnology• Design• Informatics• Media ArtsFaculty of Environment Programs• Environmental Science• Biogeophysical Science• Ecosystems: Water• Ecosystems: AppliedEnvironmental Conservation• Ecosystems: Ecotoxicology• Environmental literacy• GeographyFor more information• GeographicInformation Science• Human Geography• Physical Geography• Spatial Information Systems• Sustainable CommunityDevelopmentFor details on Bachelor degrees offered at Simon FraserUniversity visit www.sfu.ca/prospectiveundergrads.Please note: Entry into the Faculties and programs listed above is subject to SFU’sstandard admissions regulations. Students may apply for entry to other programsbut may require additional units to complete the degree.19

Summer Study Abroad ProgramImprove your professional knowledge and English skill in the context of your current or future studies.Whether you are seeking your first university program, have recently graduated, or are already workingin your chosen career, FIC’s Summer Study Abroad program provides the perfect opportunity for traveland adventure while advancing your academic and professional goals. Students in the one term (4month) Summer Study Abroad Program have full access to all SFU facilities and services including oncampusaccommodation, libraries, computer labs, recreation facilities, clubs and associations, healthand counselling and career services.Pre-university Level StudyAbroad ProgramsAcademic ProgramFIC’s Pre-university SummerStudy Abroad Program preparesstudents for entry into Universitylevelstudies. Students choose upto four (4) introductory courses insubjects such as Business, English,Mathematics and Computing.(IELTS 5.5 or equivalent required)Academic & Academic EnglishLanguage ProgramThe Academic & Academic EnglishLanguage Summer Study Abroad Programcombines full time English languagestudy (15 hours per week) with up to two(2) pre-university academic courses.(IELTS 5.0 or equivalent required)University Level StudyAbroad ProgramsAcademic ProgramCourses in the University-level SummerStudy Abroad Program are equivalentto the first year of Simon FraserUniversity degree program courses.Students choose up to four (4) academiccourses from a variety of offerings inthe field of Business Administration,Computing Science, Engineering Scienceand/or Arts & Social Sciences.(IELTS 5.5 or equivalent required)Academic & Academic EnglishLanguage ProgramThe Summer Study Abroad Academic& Academic English Language Programcombines full time English languagestudy (15 hours per week) with up to two(2) university-level academic courses.(IELTS 5.0 or equivalent required)Visit FIC onlineWhy visit us at www.fraseric.ca?To find the most up-to-date informationon FIC, including course information,course descriptions, accommodationoptions and FIC/SFU scholarshipavailability, so get online and find out allyou need to know and what awaits youat FIC and Simon Fraser University.FIC is on Facebook - Join Us!FIC has its own Facebook page -www.facebook.com/fraseric. Becomea member today and see what ourstudents are getting up to; make newfriends and find out from currentstudents exactly what life’s like at FIC.Official FIC YouTube Channelwww.youtube.com/fraserintcollegeVisit the FIC YouTube Channelto view videos of current FICstudents and to find out more aboutdaily life as an FIC student.20

Supporting you while you studyFIC is committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing many support services. As anFIC student, you will have access to these services as well as the student services offered by SFU.Study and learning supportAt FIC, we understand that the transitionto university-level study can bedifficult. To assist you in developing thestudy skills necessary to successfullycomplete your program of study, FICoffers a variety of different studyand learning support services.Our Student Advisors, in conjunctionwith SFU and various teaching staff,run a number of support tutorials andworkshops throughout each term forstudents to develop their study skillsin areas such as time management,essay writing, course planning andexamination techniques. Certified peertutors are also available to assist you inall courses offered at FIC. If you needassistance with assignment drafting,researching, and referencing we canhelp. International students who needextra help with their spoken and writtenEnglish skills will also find the freeEnglish support tutorials offered eachterm very helpful. We encourage youto participate fully in these programsand to contact the friendly staff at FICfor advice and assistance as soon asyou are finding things a little difficult.Personal supportA free and confidential advising serviceis available to all FIC students. Thingsoften do not go the way we plannedor sometimes problems of a personalnature arise. An advisor is available tomeet with you to discuss any problemsor concerns you may have while youare at FIC. If anything is preventing youfrom enjoying your academic, socialor personal life, then seeing the FICAdvisor is often a very good start inresolving these issues. FIC studentsalso have access to the excellent healthand counselling services of SFU.Integrated Learning SkillsThe Integrated Learning Skills Course isdesigned to provide students with thelearning skills required to be successful inuniversity studies in a Canadian learningenvironment. The course offers studentsa broad introduction to the skills involvedin acquiring information and in conveyingknowledge to others. This course isrequired for all UTP Stage II students toensure a smooth transition to a Canadianteaching/learning environment.Orientation*Orientation is a series of activities andprograms at the start of the term whichprovides you with valuable informationand assistance to help you make asmooth transition to study at FIC.What happens at Orientation?• Welcome to Canada andFIC/SFU Community.• Be introduced to FIC/SFUservices and facilities.• Obtain program information.• Obtain student ID card.• Obtain information aboutyour Medical insurance.• Be introduced to FIC servicesand facilities.• Tour the SFU campus.• Meet new friends and FIC staff.• Students registered for SFUon-campus accommodationare automatically registered fordormitory orientation and areencouraged to participate fully.* Please note: Attendance at Orientation is compulsory for all new students.21

Meet your InstructorsMs Shauna McAuleyEconomics InstructorCourses taught:ECN100 Introduction to EconomicsECON103 – 4 Principles of MicroeconomicsQualifications:Bachelor of Arts (Business and Economics)(Honours) – University of SaskatchewanMaster of Arts (Economics) –Simon Fraser UniversityDr. Jennifer JohnsonPhilosophy InstructorCourses taught:PHIL001 Critical ThinkingQualifications:Master of Philosophy - University of British ColumbiaPhD (Philosophy) - University of California, BerkeleyDr. Yourie PankratzLinguistics, Communication andCognitive Science InstructorCourses taught:LING110 The Wonder of WordsQualifications:PhD (Cognitive and Applied Linguistics,Psycholinguistics and Communication)- Research Institute of Linguistics andCommunication of the Academy of Sciencesof Russia and Moscow State University“I have experienced teaching at differentuniversities and have been teaching atFraser international College since 2008.One of the reasons I enjoy teachingat FIC is the small class size, whichallows me to work with many studentsindividually, establishing a betterunderstanding of the course material.I am fortunate to work with avery talented and dedicated staffof instructors and advisors whosupport students throughout theterm. Fraser International Collegeis unique to other post-secondaryinstitutions because of the resourcesthat are available for its students.Many of my former students tell me abouthow Fraser International College hasprepared them to excel in an academiclearning environment. I am very pleasedwith the quality of the students, not onlyin the classroom but in how they haveintegrated into our college community.”“I have been teaching philosophy atSimon Fraser University since 2005 andat FIC since September 2009. I havebeen struck by the extent to which FIC isa supportive and welcoming community.I really appreciate FIC’s commitmentto supporting students – socially,emotionally, and academically – asthey start life in Canada. I am alsoimpressed by the enthusiasm withwhich the FIC students meet thechallenge of living in a new country.I greatly enjoy being part of the FICcommunity, and I am excited to helpprepare FIC students for their transitionto undergraduate studies at SFU.”“I started teaching LING110, TheWonder of Words, at FIC in May 2009.Teaching small classes at FIC gives mystudents huge advantages over my SFUstudents because the FIC students areable to clarify any concerns, and toget answers to any questions that arerelevant for their success in my course.The personalized learning environmentat FIC gives my students a greatopportunity to succeed in their laterstudies and careers and to createa very solid foundation in order totransfer smoothly to SFU programs.”22

Did you know?SFU offers FIC studentsscholarships valued at C$3500for students whose GPA is 3.7 orabove upon completion ofthe FIC University TransferProgram Stage II.Helping students achieve their goalsFIC AlumniJin ShiChinaBachelor of Applied Science(Computing Science)“My name is Jin Shi and I’m aninternational student from mainlandChina. I studied in FIC from Sept 2008until Aug 2009. I’m currently studying inthe second year of the Bachelor of AppliedScience - Computing Science programat SFU. I graduated from FIC with GPA of4.17 and received a scholarship from SFU.I have a lot of feelings to share about FIC.Firstly, FIC provides quality education andadvanced teaching conditions. All the FICinstructors and professors possess theinstruction level of teaching in SFU. Thecourse content and the difficulty level ofexams are the same as the ones at SFU.This is the reason why SFU completelyrecognizes the credits provided by FIC.FIC has the advantage that SFU doesnot have, which is the small classeswith 25-35 students in one class. SFUprofessors focus on teaching and leavechecking assignments and examinationpapers to their teaching assistants. Thisis different from FIC where professorspersonally mark test papers and havemuch more closer relationship withstudents. FIC also provides many differentclasses along with tutorial workshops.In a word, if you are an internationalstudent who is determined to studyin SFU, but could not realize thedream immediately, FIC is absolutelyyour most valuable choice.”Renata YulgushevaRussiaBachelor of Business Administration“Back in Russia, I was thinking about whatI would expect from my journey in anothercountry. Besides studying, one of thethings that popped out in my mind wasthat I wanted meet people from differentcultures. Canada is a multinationalcountry where diversity is celebrated.When my parents and I were choosinga college for my future studies welooked at the programs that wereoffered at FIC, the instructors andstaff, its location and decided thatit would be great choice for me!During my studies at FIC I met a lot ofincredible people. At FIC, instructorswere not just teachers; they were muchmore for me. One of the things that I wassurprised with is that everyone at FIC fromstaff to instructors cares about you. Youare not left alone; you can always get helpfrom professors and student coordinators.FIC was one of my best experiences inCanada. I met my friends there, I earneda scholarship from both FIC and SFUand I successfully transferred to SFU.FIC gave me a path to SFU! I am verygrateful to everyone who is workingthere and who helped me to get throughmy first year in a foreign country.”Rodrigo RojasMexicoBachelors of Arts (Communication)“My experience at FIC had nocomparison! Small classes allowed meto learn in a more efficient way. I gotto know my teachers and classmateswho come from all around the world.English is my second language andI had some troubles especially withthe written part, but FIC helped meby providing workshops to improvemy oral skills, giving me the chance toimprove not only my written Englishbut my spoken English as well.FIC not only allows students to preparefor academic life in Canada but also toface life’s challenges. All members of staffwere always willing to help us and answerall the questions we have regardingliving in another country; and now, asan FIC alumni, I’m glad I went throughthe FIC program before going to SFU.When I transferred to Simon FraserUniversity, I was at the same level asthe Canadian students and I alreadyknew what kind of workload to expectfrom school. If you have the chanceto come to FIC I recommend you tocome, you are not going to regret it!”23

Your accommodationFIC offers a range of accommodation options to suit your needs. These includeon-campus accommodation, homestay and off-campus accommodation.Students under 19 must be in accommodation acceptable to their parents and FIC.SHE LVE SBEDSTORAGESHELVESBEDFRIE NDSCHAIRMIRR ORDOORWINDOWDESKFRIDGEMIRRORFRIDGEDRESSERDRE SSERWIND OWDE SK &CHAIRCLOSETSample single dormitory roomSFU Residences(on campus accommodation)FIC students may choose to live in SFUresidences at the Burnaby campus, just ashort walk from classes. The residencesfeature extra long beds, shared TVsand microwaves in common rooms, andwiring for high-speed Internet access.The residences also include a dininghall and a meal plan that is availablefor the entire residence community.Life at the centre of it all, barbeque nights,movie nights and “rez” challenges are justsome of the regular activities that makeresidence fun! SFU students, staff andvolunteers are there to help make the mostof the residence experience – whetherit is sharing study tips, letting studentsknow where to find the best cup of coffeeor inviting you to join in a volleyballgame. For many students, residence lifeis one of the most memorable aspectsof their undergraduate experience.To apply online, please refer to:http://students.sfu.ca/residences/HomestayFor many students, the opportunity tostay with a Canadian family, off-campusand in the community, offers a specialappeal. As a homestay student, youwill have the chance to be a part of thefamily, taking part in family activitiesand celebrating special occasions.All families are within commuting distanceof FIC/SFU. Homestay may includebreakfast, lunch and dinner. Your homestaypackage may be upgraded to include specialamenities such as Internet or a privatebathroom upon request. FIC’s preferredhomestay providers are Vancouver CentralHomestay and First Choice InternationalPlacement Inc. To explore homestay optionsin Vancouver refer towww.vancouvercentralhomestay.comor www.fciplacement.comWhat if I’m under 19years of age?All students under 19 years of age whocome to Canada to study and whoare not accompanied by a parent orlegal guardian, must be cared for by aresponsible adult in Canada. This personis known as the Legal Guardian. FirstChoice International Placement Inc. ispleased to provide a monitored custodialguardianship service for unaccompaniedminor-aged students who are either:• staying in a homestay arrangedand/or approved by First ChoiceInternational Placement Inc.; or• staying on-campus at arecognized public or privatepost-secondary institution.For further information and to applygo to - www.fciplacement.comOff-campus accommodationA wide range of off-campusaccommodation including private rentalsand shared accommodation is available toFIC students. The following online resourceswill provide you comprehensive and up-todatelistings and are the best places to startlooking for off-campus accommodation:www.sfu.myidealhome.comwww.homes4students.cawww.vancouver.en.craigslist.caAirport receptionTo request pick up upon arrival inVancouver, please visitwww.beatonsmeetandgreet.com.(Approximate cost is C$75 - C$85)24

Your investmentFees and charges for 2010/2011 academic yearNormal durationTotal program feesEnglish language programMixed English Course (AES) 1 semester C$3,400 (plus additional costs on aper course basis)Pre-university level programUTP Stage I 2 semesters C$13,776University level programsUTP Stage II in Business Administration 3 semesters C$15,980UTP Stage II in Engineering Science 3 semesters C$15,980UTP Stage II in Computing Science 3 semesters C$15,980UTP Stage II in Arts and Social Sciences 3 semesters C$15,980Study Abroad ProgramsAcademic Program – Pre-university 1 semester C$6,888Academic Program – University Level 1 semester C$6,392Academic & English Language Program – Pre-university 1 semester C$6,844Academic & English Language Program – University Level 1 semester C$6,596PAS English Language ProgramApplication fee (non refundable) C$250Program fee 1 semester C$5,015Other fees and chargesBiology Lab fee for BISC100 C$100Medical insurance (compulsory) 12 months C$492Student services and recreation (compulsory) Per semester C$115Airport reception* (non-refundable) C$75 – $85Homestay placement fee* (non-refundable) C$175 – $250Homestay* Per week (full board) C$188On-campus accommodation application C$50On-campus accommodation 1 semester C$2,085 – $2,245On-Campus Meal Plan 1 semester C$1,350Custodianship initial set up (non-refundable) C$150Custodianship Per semester C$75Please note: Fees and charges are in Canadian Dollars. Fees and charges are subject to change without notice. GST where applicable is not included in the fees schedule.* Payable to homestay providers. Payable to third party providers.Program fees include:• Full tuition & Orientation program• Access to SFU facilities• FIC/SFU support servicesAdditional costsIn addition to your tuition fees, you willneed between C$13,000 and C$15,000to meet your expenses each year. Thisincludes books, stationery, equipment,accommodation, meals, medicalinsurance, transport, utilities, textbooks, recreation and entertainment.Telecommunication, recreation andentertainment costs will vary accordingto individual student’s requirements.Navitas family bursaryNavitas offers financial support in theform of family bursaries. The Navitasfamily bursary applies where two or morestudents from the same family studyat a Navitas institution. The first familymember can be studying at a Navitasinstitution at the same time as otherfamily members or may have studied atany Navitas institution previously. For thepurpose of this bursary, a family memberis defined as a brother, sister, mother,father, son, daughter or stepchild.The family bursary is granted to thesecond and subsequent family memberswho study at a Navitas institution. Thebursary is equivalent to 10 percent of thetuition fee for the first eight courses ofstudy in the UTP Stage I and for the firstten courses of study in the UTP StageII programs. It is credited to the eligiblestudent’s tuition fee account each term(the amount being relevant to the numberof courses undertaken in that term).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.25

Navitas scholarshipsHello Everyone! The gratitude in being an FIC scholarship recipient is reallyunexplainable. I greatly appreciate the aid that was honored to me. The kind ofsupport that the administration staff offered me during the application processwas truly applaudable. As an international student the reward was a dreamcome true, making my Canadian studies comfortable for me. It not only reducedthe burden but also induces students (like me) to apply for scholarships.So, friends its not just an FIC experience its also the opportunity to get auniversity experience as we get full access to the Campus facilities of SFU, it’sthe icing on the cake.The faculty and the whole setup is definitely comfortable and convenientfor international students. There is so much to learn once you interact andcommunicate with students from different countries, cultures and societies.Obviously it transforms students into mature individuals preparing them fordifferent phases and circumstances in ones lives.Rohini Grover, India2009 Navitas Academic Merit Scholarship RecipientNavitas academic meritscholarshipsNavitas is committed to helping studentsachieve their career goals by offeringscholarships to outstanding students.The scholarship applies to 50% of thetuition fee for a Navitas Diploma*program at a Navitas college or oneacademic semester of undergraduatestudies at ACN, Curtin Sydney, CurtinSingapore or Macquarie City Campus.To be considered for the Navitas academicmerit scholarship, students must:1. Have achieved a minimum averageof 70% in their high school final yeargrades. Students who have completedfurther studies, must have achieved aminimum average of 70% in the last 12months of their most recent studiesto be eligible. Non-academic subjectsincluding physical education, religionand languages are not included in theassessment; and 2. Have achieved aminimum English language proficiencyof IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; and 3. Havea Letter of Offer from a Navitas collegeor Navitas operated university campus(must hold an UNCONDITIONAL OFFERby the application deadline); and 4. Bea new applicant (i.e. students who arecurrently studying with a Navitas memberinstitution are not eligible).Please note:1. 2 x 50% scholarships are offered at all Navitascolleges each term.2. Additional factors such as educational disadvantage,membership of a specific equity group and/orsignificantly adverse personal circumstances maybe taken into account where the committee mustdifferentiate between equally qualified applicants.3. Students who are eligible to apply for a Navitasacademic merit scholarship will be sent thescholarship application form with their Letter of Offer.* Diploma program may also be known or registeredas Diploma Stage 2, 1st Year Degree Programmeor University Transfer Program Stage II by someNavitas member institutions.26

Study Permit/TRV informationProspective international students intending to study in Canada must obtain a Study Permit from aCanadian Diplomatic Mission in their home country before beginning their journey to Canada. Dependingon your citizenship or where you live, you may need a temporary resident visa as well as a study permit.FIC has local representatives in mostcountries. These representatives areable to offer you support and assistancewhen applying to study in Canada. Forfurther information on representativesin your area contact the AdmissionsDepartment - admissions@fraseric.ca.The main requirements for aStudy Permit application are:• Letter of Offer from FIC• Receipt showing payment• Letter of Acceptance from FIC• Medical check-up documentationas required by CIC regulations• Proof of financial support asrequired by regulations1. Check the application processingtimes. This will give you anidea of how long it will take toprocess your application.2. Obtain and print theapplication package.The package includes the applicationguide and all the forms you needto fill out. www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.aspIf you are from one of the designatedcountries, a visa officer will processyour application for a temporaryresident visa at the same time. Youdo not need a separate application.3. Determine where you will submityour application. You must submityour application to the visa officethat is responsible for the countryor region where you live.4. Collect the documents you need toapply. You can find information onfees and other local requirementson the website of the visa officeserving your country or region.5. Complete your application fora study permit. Fill in the formscarefully and completely.• Type or print clearly, using blackink. For languages that do not usethe Latin alphabet. i.e., Chinese,Arabic, Cyrillic, Japanese, Hebrew,etc., add appropriate characters.• Answer all questions carefully,completely and truthfully.Incomplete application packageswill not be processed, andwill be returned to you.6. Pay the correct processing fee.There is a fee to apply for a studypermit. In many countries, theprocessing fee can be paid in thelocal currency. You should checkthe website of the Canadian visaoffice serving the country orregion where you live for additionalinformation on fees, including howto pay them. The processing feewill not be refunded, even if yourapplication is not accepted.7. Check your application. Make sureyour application is complete and thatyou include the necessary documents.Use the document checklist that isincluded in the application kit. Consultthe website of the Canadian visaoffice serving the country or regionwhere you live to determine if youneed to fill out any additional forms orprovide any additional documents.8. Submit the application form. Signand date the application form, andbe sure you include the receiptfor the processing fee. Submit theapplication form to the Canadianvisa office that serves the countryor region where you live.9. Supply additional informationor documents.After the visa office receives yourapplication, it might request moreinformation or documents. Thesemay include the following:• Medical informationIn most cases, you will need amedical examination. A visa officerwill send you instructions if youneed a medical examination.This may add more than threemonths to the processingtime of your application.• Security informationIf you want to study in Canada,you and any family members whocome to Canada with you, and whoare 18 years of age and over, mayhave to provide police certificates.More information can be obtainedfrom: www.cic.gc.ca27

Policies and proceduresTo comply with legislative requirements, FIC has a number of policies and procedures in place.These policies and procedures include privacy, academic misconduct, academic probation andexclusion, and examination processes.Privacy ActFIC is bound by the Privacy Act whichregulates the way private sectororganizations can collect, use anddisclose personal information.Code of ConductFIC plays an important role in the lives ofstudents and all students studying at FIChave the right to be treated with respectand courtesy by FIC staff and fellowstudents in an environment free fromharassment and conducive to learning.FIC expects you to abide by the Codeof Conduct by accepting responsibilityfor your behavior and conductingyourself in a professional manner,and treating fellow students and staffwith respect, honesty and courtesy.Grievance procedures,appeals or complaintsFIC has policies and proceduresfor dealing with student complaints,grievances and appeals in a constructiveand timely manner. Independentdispute resolution is available ifyou feel that a grievance has notbeen resolved satisfactorily.Access and equityFIC is committed to equal opportunityfor all students to ensure that nostudent who has met the specifiedacademic and English language entryrequirements is denied access to aprogram and that no student, onceenrolled in a course, is disadvantaged.All FIC staff, both academic andadministrative, are responsible forensuring that any student with disabilitiesis treated with dignity and courtesy,and given every opportunity to reachtheir full educational potential.28

How to apply1. International students are to completethe Application form on pages 31 and32 or apply online at the followingwebsite: http://www.fraseric.ca/online_app.html. Canadian Citizensand Permanent Residents are noteligible to study at FIC at this time.2. Attach certified copies of all academicqualifications including schoolreports and official examinationcertificates plus English languagetest results and relevant employmentdocuments. Please ensure that yourcurrent name is added to copiesobtained under a former name andthat certified translations accompanydocuments that are not in English.Copies can be certified by:• the official records departmentof the institution that originallyissued the documents• a Justice of the Peace orNotary Public• an authorized FIC representative• a Canadian Diplomatic Missionor Canadian Education Centre.3. Send your application to FIC viafax, e-mail attachment or to oneof our representative offices.4. If your application is successful, youwill be sent a Letter of Offer from FICexplaining the programs you havebeen offered, the fees payable andAcademic calendarthe program commencement date.Any conditions that have not beenmet at the time of application willbe included in the Offer and mustbe met prior to course enrolment.5. To secure placement, it is necessaryto pay the fees and charges due. Theseinclude 50% of the program fees, SFUStudent Services fee and the MedicalInsurance fee. Payment of the amountdue should be made in CanadianDollars to Fraser International Collegeby bank cheque or international bankdraft. Payment may also be madeby direct deposit or telegraphictransfer to the following account:Beneficiary:Fraser InternationalCollege LimitedBank name:Royal Bank of CanadaMain Branch, Royal Centre,1025 West Georgia Street,Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada, V6E 3N9Account number:116-981-2Transit #:00010SWIFT code:ROYCCAT2If you pay by direct deposit ortelegraphic transfer, you must provideFIC with proof of payment (suchas a receipt). Please quote yourstudent number on the telegraphictransfer or direct deposit.6. We accept Visa and Mastercardpayments online at the followingwebsite: www.fraseric.ca/banking/pay.html and Debitcard payments in the office.7. On receipt of payment, your placeat FIC will be confirmed in writing.International students will receivea Letter of Acceptance which youmust present along with the feesreceipt and Letter of Offer to aCanadian Diplomatic Mission in yourhome country when applying for aStudy Permit. Sufficient time for theissue of a Study Permit should beallowed before the commencementof the program. This time framemay vary from country to country.Year Intake Orientation Semester start Semester end(including exams)2010 January 4 January 2010 5 January 2009 1 May 20102010 May 6 May 2010 10 May 2010 21 August 20102010 September 2 September 2010 7 September 2010 18 December 20102011 January 3 January 2011 4 January 2011 16 April 20112011 May 5 May 2011 9 May 2011 20 August 20112011 September 1 September 2011 6 September 2011 December 2011Dates are correct at the time of printing. Please check www.fraseric.ca for the most up-to-date information.29

Conditions of enrolmentFees1. All fees, charges and accounts are payable in advance as determinedby FIC from time to time. Students will not be permitted to commenceor continue their program at the beginning of any semesteruntil all outstanding fees, charges and accounts are paid.2. Fees are correct at the time of printing. FIC reserves theright to vary its fees at any time without notice.3. Where a student studies less than or more than a full semester load, thestudent will pay the current per course fee for each course undertaken.4. Should it be necessary for the student to repeata course, the full amount is payable.5. Any overpayment of fees will remain credited towards a student’saccount and applied against charges in a subsequent semester unlessthe student has completed, cancelled or withdrawn from their program.6. No refunds are given for tuition fees unless the student hascompleted, cancelled or withdrawn from their program.Study Permit conditions1. For specific information on Study Permit Conditions refer to www.cic.gc.ca2. Study Permits are usually issued for the period of the program.Students wishing to extend their Study Permit should firstconsult FIC for assistance. Students must apply for a new StudyPermit before expiration of their current Study Permit.3. FIC will provide mandatory twelve (12) months of medicalcoverage upon arrival in Canada. At the end of the twelve(12) months, students will have the option to extend the initialcoverage or apply for the BC Medical Services Plan.Other conditions1. The student is expected to attend all classes, undertake alltests and examinations during a program, and abide by allrules and regulations of FIC that are in force at any time.2. The contract between the applicant and FIC is governed bythe laws of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.3. FIC may, by written notice, vary the conditions of enrollment asmay be necessary to comply with any law, regulation or amendmentthereof, of Canada or the Province of British Columbia.4. In the event of circumstances requiring urgent medical care and whereit is not possible to contact the parent/guardian, FIC is authorized asa matter of urgency to seek and provide appropriate medical care.5. International students must meet the minimum English languagerequirements for entry to the program. Applicants mustprovide recognized English assessment results and if the testreveals insufficient English language skills, the student willbe required to enrol in one Academic English language coursein the first term of study, or to enrol in an intensive Englishlanguage program prior to the commencement of studies.DeferralStudent can defer their program start date a maximum of two times.Subsequent requests for deferral will result in the student needing to re-apply.Deferral requests must be made in writing. If a student wishes to defer theiradmission until a later term, FIC will hold the fees paid until commencementwithout levying a penalty. If the student subsequently withdraws, the FeeRefund Policy will apply as at the date FIC was advised in writing of theirwithdrawal. FIC reserves the right to apply the Fee Refund Policy to the dateof the initial deferral. FIC reserves the right to not approve deferral requests.Deferral after enrolmentContinuing students wishing to defer their program after enrollmentand within the first four (4) weeks of program commencement, willhave any fees paid transferred to the next semester. If the studentssubsequently withdraws, the Fee Refund Policy applied from the dateFIC received advice regarding the leave of absence. If the studentapplies for a leave of absence from the fifth week of the semester,their place will be held but all tuition fees applicable to that absencewill only be approved for illness or compassionate reasons.Students in their first term of study may not defer their program afterenrollment.Fee Refund Policy1. For the purposes of this Fee Refund Policy, term fees are definedas one full-time term 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 withdrawalor deferral from a program of study must be made in writing to FIC.4. Students who dispute FIC’s decision regarding a refund, have accessto an independent grievance resolution process. This does notcircumscribe the student’s right to pursue other legal remedies ortake further action under Canada’s consumer protection laws.5. In case of cancellation or withdrawal, the cancellation fee (andadministration charge if relevant) will be calculated as shown in thetable below.6. In case of deferral, the fees will be retained by FIC untilrecommencement of studies. If the student subsequentlywithdraws, the Fee Refund Policy will apply as at the date FIC wasadvised in writing of their withdrawal. FIC reserves the right toapply the Fee Refund Policy to the date of the initial deferral.7. Where a Study Permit renewal is rejected due to a breach in StudyPermit conditions, a student must withdraw from FIC and thecancellation fee will be calculated as shown in the table below.8. Students whose enrollment is terminated by FIC will not be entitled toany 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 offerat its discretion. If a student is unable to enroll in a similar programor course(s) at FIC and the enrollment is cancelled, all fees will berefunded 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 withFIC, unless the person gives a written direction to FIC to paythe refund to another person.Notification periodStudy Permit refusal (Proof ofrefusal necessary, for example,letter of Study Permit rejectionfrom Canadian embassy)Cancellation feeC$235Notification received prior to commencement of classes(in any semester):More than 10 weeks 20% of semester fees (+ C$500administration fee)10 weeks or less 50% of semester fees (+ C$500administration fee)Commencement of classesNo refundNotification received after commencement of classes(in any semester):Weeks 1 – 14No refundWithdrawal of single course(s):Weeks 1 – 4Weeks 5 – 14Withdrawal from program:Weeks 1 – 14No penalty(Funds remain with FIC and are creditedagainst enrollment in a subsequentterm. Fees are forfeited if the studentdoes not re-enroll in a subsequentsemester.)No refund100% of course fessThe 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 VancouverCentral Homestay.30

Application formPlease print in BLOCK LETTERSPersonal detailsTitle: Mr Ms OtherFamily name:Given names:Preferred name:Education detailsSecondary education – highest level achievedName of qualification (eg. Year 12, HKALE or ‘A’ Levels):School attended:Date of birth: / / (day/month/year)Gender: Male FemaleContact detailsAddress in Canada (if known):Completed: Yes NoCountry/State:Language of instruction:Post-secondary and further educationName of qualification:Institution attended:Address in home country (must be student’s address):Completed:Yes NoPlease attach certified copies of all academic transcripts or mark sheets.Employment historyIf you believe you have relevant employment experience, pleaseattach details.Program selectionMobile telephone:Home telephone:Email (must be student’s email address):Country of birth:Nationality:Passport number:Do you hold Permanent Resident status in Canada?Yes NoEnglish requirementsIELTS or TOEFL score:Other:Will you be studying English in Canada before starting at FIC?Yes NoIf “Yes”, name of school:Please complete the relevant section for each program you wish toundertake. If you wish to study at FIC and then at SFU, you must completeboth FIC and SFU sections.Fraser International College (FIC)Pre-university levelUTP Stage IStudy Abroad Program (one semester)University levelUTP Stage II in Business AdministrationUTP Stage II in Computing ScienceUTP Stage II in Engineering ScienceUTP Stage II in Arts and Social SciencesSummer Study Abroad Program (one semester)CommencementPlease indicate the year and term you wish to begin your studies.Year: January May SeptemberSimon Fraser University (SFU)Preferred program (if known):When? (Dates)Preferred major (if known):

AccommodationDo you require accommodation?Yes NoIf “Yes”, what type of accommodation?HomestayOn-CampusOff-CampusAirport receptionDo you require airport pick-up?Yes NoIf you ticked “Yes” above, information will be emailed to you regardingairport pick-up.Request for learning supportIf there is anything that may affect your learning (for example impairmentsto your mobility, sight, hearing, reading or writing), please notify FICand SFU so that we can support you. Please indicate your needs on aseparate sheet of paper and attach to this application.Medical insurance requirementsI understand FIC will provide mandatory twelve (12) months of medicalcoverage upon arrival in Canada. At the end of the twelve (12) monthsI will have an option to extend the initial coverage or apply for the BCMedical Plan.Sponsored students onlyType of sponsorship (ie. tuition fees and/or living expenses):DeclarationI declare that the information I have supplied on this form is, to the best of myunderstanding and belief, complete and correct. I understand that the giving of falseor incomplete information may lead to the refusal of my application or cancellationof enrollment. I have read and understood the published course information in thebrochure or website and I have sufficient information about FIC and SFU to enroll. Igive FIC and SFU permission to obtain official records from an educational institutionattended by me. I grant FIC permission to provide SFU with any information pertainingto my application to study, ongoing academic progress, results and attendance for thepurposes of admission and transfer. I understand that FIC and SFU collects, storesand uses personal information only for the purposes of administering prospective,current and graduate student admissions, enrollment and education and thatthe information collected is confidential and will not be disclosed to third partieswithout my consent, except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authorityrequirements (for further information consult FIC’s Privacy Policy and SFU’s Access toInformation 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. Iunderstand that fees may change without notice. I accept liability for payment ofall fees as explained in this brochure, and I agree to abide by the Fee Refund Policywhich is current at the time of my studies at FIC. I understand that this may bedifferent to the Fee Refund Policy as specified in this brochure. I have also read thesection in the FIC brochure relating to costs of living and I understand that livingexpenses in Canada may be higher than in my own country and I confirm that I amable to meet these costs. I understand that after I commence the UTPII program atFIC, I must complete a minimum of 30 units before I can transfer to SFU.I understand that after I commence the UTPII program at FIC, I must complete aminimum of 30 units before I can transfer to SFU.I authorize FIC to give information about my application for student housing to SFUresidence and housing departments pertaining to my accommodation needs. I alsoauthorize SFU residence and housing departments to give information about myapplication for student housing to FIC pertaining to my accommodation needs.Applicant’s signature: (must be the same signature as in your passport)Name of organization sponsoring you:Date: / / (day/month/year)Other informationHow did you first learn about FIC? You may tick more than one.Exhibition/SeminarNewspaper/MagazineRecommended by a friend/relativeRecommended by an education agentInternetOtherPlease 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 academicprogress, results and attendance.YesNoIf you are under 19 years of age, your parent or guardian must also signthis application form.Parent’s/Guardian’s signature:Date: / / (day/month/year)Postal Address for applications:Admissions OfficerFraser International CollegeSimon Fraser University,Burnaby CampusMTF Building, Discovery ParkSuite 100, 8900 Nelson WayRepresentative’s stampBurnaby, BC, Canada V5A 4W9Phone: +1 778 782 5011Fax: +1 778 782 5101Email: admissions@fraseric.caInternet: www.fraseric.caApplication checklistCheck that you have:Completed all sections of the Application formRead and understood the Conditions of Enrollment including theFee Refund Policy on page 26.Check that you have attached:Certified copies of your academic qualificationsEvidence of your English language ability if requiredA copy of your passport, Study Permit or birth certificate if requiredAny relevant employment documentation if required

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Fraser International CollegeSimon Fraser UniversityMTF Building, 100-8900 Nelson WayBurnaby, British Columbia V5A 4W9CanadaTelephone +1 778 782 5011Fax +1 778 782 5101Email info@fraseric.caPart of the Navitas Groupwww.fraseric.caCRA BN 81210 5146The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of publication, however,Fraser International College (FIC) reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details at anytime without notice. Printed February 2010.Selected photographs in this publication are: Copyright © Paul Foley/Lightmoods 2009,Copyright © Tourism British Columbia.This brochure is provided free of charge.