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Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)
Vancouver Island University (VIU) - Nanaimo Campus, Canada
CAD 24473
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 156
Application Fee
12 Month
Duration
7
IELTS
93
TOEFL
64%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Are you looking to add Spanish or French proficiency training to your resumé? VIU’s post-degree French or Spanish language diploma program combines written, oral and reading comprehension instruction along with a cultural component to develop a deeper understanding of the Romance language.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 93 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 130.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree (e.g. Bachelor of Education).
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
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Tuition Fee
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CAD 156
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
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| Award Value | CAD 5,000 Entrance Award to the top incoming MBA student. |
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| Scholarship application deadline | February 28 |
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