International students
If you are an international student who needs a study permit, apply to the English for Professional and Academic Success (EPAS) program.
Domestic students and protected persons
If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person, explore English for Professional and Academic Success (EPAS) courses on this page.
EPAS course tuition is free for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with protected person or Convention refugee status. Students in these categories may also be eligible for the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG), which can help cover student fees, textbooks, childcare, and transportation. Students must pay mandatory ancillary fees, including Student Association and BCIT ID card fees.
English for Professional and Academic Success (EPAS) courses are an excellent option for domestic students seeking to strengthen English skills for the workplace or meet entry requirements for BCIT programs or other post-secondary institutions across British Columbia.
EPAS is designed for students at a lower-intermediate English level or higher. Beginner and lower-level courses are not offered.
Courses are delivered:
- in person on Burnaby or Downtown campuses
- online, or
- in a blended format (a combination of online and in-person instruction)
Please refer to the course schedule for details.
Course focus areas
Students will develop skills in:
- Actively speaking and listening in academic, technical, and business settings
- Reading in technical and business professions
- Writing academic, technical, and business documents
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Creating and delivering professional presentations
Important: Before enrolling in EPAS courses, please confirm with the program or institution to which you are applying whether EPAS 0511 and EPAS 0551 are accepted as equivalent to English 12.