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78 Best Foundation Programs in Canada

Across Canada, 10 universities offer 78 Foundation programs — most run 1 year. Courses from University of Trinity College, Université de Montréal and College of New Caledonia come first, because those universities rank highest.

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Certificat en Anglais langue seconde

St. Anne University — Le Certificat en Anglais langue seconde offert par l'Université Sainte-Anne est conçu pour aider les étudiants à acquérir une maîtrise solide de l'anglais afin de favoris...

FoundationLevel
2 ans (à partir du niveau débutant)Duration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
78Foundation
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#126 in Canada Canada

Option Immersion française intégrée

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FoundationLevel
1 à 2 ansDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
French Language

How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Trinity College) to #141 (Université de Montréal); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Trinity College is cited most (59,684,471 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Engineering (19), Social Sciences & Psychology (11), Media & Communication (7) and Education (7). The usual length is 1 year and 6 months or less. 79% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). College of the Rockies offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Foundation in Canada?

University of Trinity College (QS World #29), Université de Montréal (QS World #141) and College of New Caledonia (#51 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Foundation course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 6 months or less the next most common.

When do Foundation courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Foundation courses in Canada?

College of the Rockies, with 17, ahead of Algonquin College (14).

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