Overview
The International Student Entry Program (ISEP) is an academic English language program that prepares students for success at BCIT, and helps them to meet the English requirements of a full-time BCIT Program.
Delivery Mode: ONLINE
- This program will be delivered online during COVID-19.
- Your education is our priority and we will continue to deliver the applied instruction, collaborative experience, and industry connections that you expect from BCIT.
ISEP Update – Winter 2021
As a leader in educational technology, we have created an online program that uses the best parts of online learning. We understand that learning online is different than in the classroom and we have created an ideal balance of face-to-face learning with online flexibility. Our program allows students to work and learn when it is best for them. At the same time, our program provides the benefits of working live with our instructors to progress quickly.
Here is an introduction to ISEP online from one of our instructors:
The challenges created by COVID-19 have given ISEP the opportunity to produce a truly exceptional online program.
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While ISEP classes are delivered online, students can study from outside of Canada.
- Students outside of Canada must provide proof that they have applied for a study permit.
- Students in Canada with a valid study permit can start studying at ISEP in the term they applied for.
- Students in Canada without a study permit must provide proof of their valid status (visitor visa or work permit) and study permit application.
- Students who apply to ISEP can now take an online placement test and find out their ISEP level before they pay tuition. It is no longer necessary to take the test in person on the BCIT campus.
- After taking a placement test, a student can plan and schedule their studies so they can better prepare for entrance into a BCIT full-time program. Students who know their ISEP level can start their ISEP courses when it is convenient.
Placement Testing
ISEP launched its new online placement test in August 2020. Students take the test online at a day and time of their choosing, up to the placement test deadline for their first term.
Note: In addition to the ISEP placement test, ISEP is temporarily accepting results from the following tests:
We recommend that all students take the ISEP placement test to be most accurately placed.
For more information or to register for the ISEP placement test, please email isepinfo@bcit.ca.
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Entrance Requirements
COVID-19 Notice to Applicants
In response to COVID-19, BCIT has made the following changes to this program’s entry process:
- Students can study online outside of Canada, as long as they provide proof that they have applied for a study permit.
- Students who have a valid study permit can start their ISEP term in Canada.
- Students in Canada without a study permit must provide proof of their valid status (visitor visa or work permit) and study permit application.
Application processing
Term Start | Application Opening Date* | Application Deadline* |
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January | March 15 | October 15 |
March | March 15 | January 2 |
May | July 15 | March 1 |
July | July 15 | May 1 |
September | November 15 | July 2 |
November | November 15 | September 1 |
*or next business day
For more information, please see the ISEP Program Calendar [PDF]
Entrance requirements
Complete the following for submission with your online application:
- PDFs of your official transcripts of secondary and post-secondary courses. These transcripts must be official and translated into English by a certified translator.
- Agents submitting on behalf of an applicant must also submit this form with the online application:
Additional requirements
- ISEP 0010 - ISEP Placement Test
All students applying to ISEP must take the ISEP Placement Test to determine the level at which they will start. The test will assess a student’s writing, reading, listening, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Test results are valid for one year.
International applicants
International students require a valid study permit to begin ISEP classes.Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
Orientation Day/ Term Start | Classes End |
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Jan 4, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 |
Mar 1, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 |
May 3, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 |
Jul 5, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 |
Sep 7, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 |
Nov 1, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 |
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are due 30 days before the start of your ISEP term.
Term Start Date | Tuition Payment Deadline |
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Jan 4, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 |
Mar 1, 2021 | Feb 8, 2021 |
May 3, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 |
Jul 5, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
Sep 7, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 |
Nov 1, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
New students
Application fee: $154 (non-refundable)
Placement test fee: $120 CAD (non-refundable)
First term fees:
The cost of the first term (seven weeks) is approximately $3100-$3300 CAD. This includes:
- $3,058.80 CAD (Jan 2021 onward)
- includes $1,000 CAD commitment fee (non-refundable)
- Other fees, including:
- Student Association and capital levy fees
- Building fee
- BCIT ID Card
- Medical insurance for 90 days: $180.00 CAD
Returning students
Tuition and other fees per term: approximately $3100 CAD.
Medical insurance
All students must have medical insurance while attending BCIT. Medical insurance is provided through Guard Me (BCIT's student insurance provider) and costs $180 for three months.
ISEP students can apply for BC MSP (Medical Services Plan), but must wait three months to be qualified.
For more information, please visit Medical Insurance for ISEP Students.
Refund policy
New applicants- Application fee ($154), ISEP Placement Test fee ($120) and commitment fee ($1,000) are non-refundable.
- You may transfer the commitment fee to a full-time follow-up program only (must be accepted into the program within 12-months of your initial term start date). Part-time programs (course-by-course) are not applicable.
- You may defer your ISEP start date once within 12 months of your initial application. If you defer more than once, you will be required to re-apply and re-pay your $1,000 commitment fee.
- For information on what to do if your study permit application is denied, visit Fees: International Students: Study Permits.
Refund Deadline | Refund* |
30 days prior to term start date | 100% |
Within first week of term start | 85% |
After first week of term | 0% |
*New students withdrawing from their first term will have the $1000 commitment fee deducted from their total refund amount.
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Courses
Class hours
Students are in class 20 hours per week.Program matrix
ISEP Foundations 1 (7 weeks) | Credits | ||
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ISEP 0015 | Listening/Speaking Foundations 1 | ||
ISEP 0016 | Reading/Writing Foundations 1 | ||
ISEP Foundations 2 (7 weeks) | Credits | ||
ISEP 0025 | Listening/Speaking Foundations 2 | ||
ISEP 0026 | Reading/Writing Foundations 2 | ||
Technical Academic English 1 (7 weeks) | Credits | ||
ISEP 0105 | Technical Academic English - Listening/Speaking 1 | ||
ISEP 0106 | Technical Academic English - Reading/Writing 1 | ||
Technical Academic English 2 (7 weeks) | Credits | ||
ISEP 0205 | Technical Academic English - Listening/Speaking 2 | ||
ISEP 0206 | Technical Academic English - Reading/Writing 2 | ||
Technical Academic English 3 (7 weeks) | Credits | ||
ISEP 0305 | Technical Academic English - Listening/Speaking 3 | ||
ISEP 0306 | Technical Academic English - Reading/Writing 3 | ||
Technical Academic English 4 (7 weeks) | Credits | ||
ISEP 0405 | Technical Academic English - Listening/Speaking 4 | ||
ISEP 0406 | Technical Academic English - Reading/Writing 4 | ||
Technical Academic English 5 (7 weeks) | Credits | ||
ISEP 0505 | Technical Academic English - Listening/Speaking 5 | ||
ISEP 0506 | Technical Academic English - Reading/Writing 5 |
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Program length
ISEP has seven levels:
- Foundations 1
- Foundations 2
- Technical Academic English (TAE) 1
- Technical Academic English (TAE) 2
- Technical Academic English (TAE) 3
- Technical Academic English (TAE) 4
- Technical Academic English (TAE) 5
Each level takes one term (7 weeks) to complete. If a student starts at the lowest level, it will take at least 14 months to complete ISEP.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
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Contact Us
ISEP – International Student Entry Program
BCIT Downtown Campus
Room 790 – 555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 3H6, Canada
Email: isepinfo@bcit.ca
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