Please choose between the following three options:
Credential
Citation
Duration
4 month(s)
Only current students in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs can receive the English for Academic Purposes 3 Citation as a credential.
To learn more or to apply for one of our EAP programs, please visit the English for Academic Purposes page.
Applications are closed for the most recent program intake; however, applications will re-open shortly. Check this space frequently or visit the Request Information page to get in touch.
Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?
Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.
Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.
After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.
For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.
Please send all official documents to:
Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5
Official documents may include:
These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.
We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.
Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.
Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5
Most CapU programs need proof that you:
Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.
Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.
After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.
You've already sent digital copies of your transcripts to EducationPlannerBC as part of your CapU application, but we also need physical copies of your official high school, college or university transcripts.
If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Please send your official documents to:
Capilano University
Centre for International Experience, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5
Official documents may include:
Students must submit official high school and university or college transcripts for admission.
These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and signature of the authorizing school representative.
We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing high school, university, or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.
Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.
After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.
Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.
Find out how you can transfer your credits from another post-secondary institution to CapU.
Applying as a Transfer StudentIf you're returning to CapU to complete your program or to apply into a new program, please contact the Registrar's Office.
Contact Registrar's OfficeIf you want to change your program of study, you need to submit a new application to CapU.
Re-apply to CapUGet a detailed breakdown of the tuition and fees for your program.
Calculate my feesAll new CapU students can fund their education with entrance awards.
See if I qualifyContinuing your studies at CapU? You may be eligible for awards, too.
Take me to the awardsTotal program credits: 12.00
To receive a citation, the student must complete EAP 090 with a minimum B grade. This program does not accept applications. However, students can work towards earning this credential.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.
Get in touch with us!
English for Academic Purposes (ESL) 604 984 4971 604 984 1718 (fax) Birch Building, room BR344 eap@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152