Bachelor of Language Fluency (Interior Salish Languages)

Achieve advanced proficiency levels in Interior Salish languages while learning about multiple ways to contribute to language recovery and revitalization efforts in your communities. Language is deeply intertwined in our Indigenous communities’ culture. Interior Salish language bachelor degrees are an innovative collaboration between communities, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), En’owkin Centre and UBC Okanagan to sustain and revitalize language traditions, restore language competence and protect the knowledge of our communities.Interior Salish language bachelor degrees begin with a summer transition course to ensure students’ successful introduction to UBC Okanagan and the university environment. During this course, students will connect with other Indigenous students, get familiar with the campus, engage with the Indigenous Programs and Services staff and services, and stay in on-campus residence.

English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted.Complete four or more consecutive years of recognized, full-time education in English within Canada immediately prior to attending UBC.Complete four or more consecutive years of full-time education in English in a country other than Canada where English is the principal language. These four years must be immediately prior to attending UBC.Achieve a final exam grade of 70% or better on the provincial examination portion of Alberta English Language Arts 30-1, BC English 12 (achieved August 2019 or earlier), or equivalents.Achieve a final grade of 4 or better on Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition; or achieve a final grade of 5 or better on International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature or English A: Literature (higher-level or standard level).