UofC

An IFP Language Assessment is conducted in order to determine placement within the program.

A. IFP Pathways

Students will not participate in internal IFP placement testing.

B. IFP Bridging

Students will be assessed by IFP at the beginning of their first term. Results from both internal both internal IFP and external placement testing will be considered to place all IFP Bridging students into the appropriate courses (Tiers 1-3). External assessments are listed in section A.11.1 (International Foundations Program) in Admissions.

Students must be present for the language assessment prior to the start of scheduled classes. If unable to attend, students must notify the IFP Academic Co-ordinator (ifp@ucalgary.ca). Failure to notify the Co-ordinator will result in cancellation of their acceptance into the IFP Bridging stream.

C. IFP Preparation

Students will be assessed by IFP at the beginning of their first term. Results from both internal IFP and external placement testing will be considered to place all IFP Preparation students into the appropriate courses (Tiers 1-3). External assessments are listed in section A.11.1 (International Foundations Program) in Admissions.

Students must be present for the language assessment prior to the start of scheduled classes. If unable to attend, students must notify the IFP Academic Co-ordinator (ifp@ucalgary.ca). Failure to notify the Co-ordinator will result in cancellation of their acceptance into the IFP Preparation stream.