Langara College

Commerce

Vancouver, Canada1 yearTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Langara College

  • Located in Vancouver with access to city resources and cultural diversity
  • Support services for international students including advising and orientation
  • Opportunities to join the Langara Global Volunteer Program and mentorship initiatives
  • Summer English Language Program available for language improvement
  • Strong focus on student integration and community engagement

About Commerce

Tuition fees are 3,732 CAD per year, and the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 1, 2027.

The Commerce program at Langara College is a non-degree program that provides courses needed for equivalency to pre-Commerce and first-year Commerce. It's a one-year program that leads to a Diploma in Arts and Science (Commerce). The program is geared towards students who want to transfer to universities such as UBC, SFU, or UVic.

The curriculum includes mathematically inclined courses, as well as business-oriented courses. Students develop skills in accounting, economics, and business mathematics. They also learn about business principles, such as marketing and finance, and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Graduates of the Commerce program can work as accountants, financial advisors, business analysts, marketing coordinators, or management trainees. They can work in industries such as finance, accounting, or business, and for employers such as banks, accounting firms, or consulting firms.

About Langara College

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.

English Test Requirement

This program asks forIELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
CEFR level
B1/B2
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Commerce: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Commerce?
Tuition: CAD 3,732 per year. Application fee: USD 160.
What are the entry requirements for Commerce?
Entry requirements include: Education: High School; Academic performance: Grade A (70%+, GPA 3+); English: IELTS 5.5-6.0; Minimum age: 18.
How long is the Commerce program?
The program duration is 1 year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2027-05-01.
Is Commerce available online?
This is an on-campus program at Langara College in Vancouver.

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