CanIL Application Form

This application is for casual studies in the Fall or Spring semesters at Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL), at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC. This application applies to you if you are seeking non-degree casual studies, such as a single course online, or courses taken in-class for interest or transfer credit.

Please note that the Summer term is always the ideal semester for degree pre-requisites or beginning a Training Track. You can find the Summer application here: www.canil.ca/apply. (This Fall/Spring Application should NOT be used for degree pre-requisites or a Training Track without prior permission from the CanIL Admissions department.)

CanIL is a partner organization with Trinity Western University, ACTS Seminaries and Tyndale University College. Therefore, if you are interested in a degree program, you’ll ALSO need to complete an application from one of these educational institutions. Contact admissions@canil.ca for more information.

The Fall Semester runs from the beginning of September to mid-December.

The Spring Semester runs from the beginning of January to mid-April.

Personal Information

First Name (Given name):

Middle Name:

Last Name (Family name):

Preferred Name:

Previous Last Name (if applicable - ie. maiden name):

Gender:

MaleFemale

Birthdate (dd/mm/yyyy):

Country of Birth:

Country of Citizenship:

Marital Status:

Full Name of Spouse:

Spouse Birthdate (dd/mm/yyyy):

Will your spouse be coming with you?

YesNo

Will your spouse be taking courses with you?

YesNo

Contact Information

Permanent Address

Street Address 1

Street Address 2

City:

Province / State:

Postal / Zip Code:

Country:

Primary Phone:

Secondary Phone:

Email Address:

Current Address
Address where you will receive mail between the time of application and the beginning of the course, if different from above.

Street Address 1

Street Address 2

City:

Province / State:

Postal / Zip Code:

Country:

Page 2 - Academic Information

Highschool Education History

Highschool Name:

Highschool Location:

Highschool Graduation Date (mm/yyyy):

Postsecondary Education History

Please list the three most recent post-secondary schools attended (most recent first):

School #1:

Location:

Dates Attended (yyyy-yyyy):

Major/Minor

(The topic(s) you studied. For example: "Global Studies / English Literature")

Degree Received:

For example: AA, BA, BSc, B.Th., MA, Casual Studies, etc.

GPA:

School #2:

Location:

Dates Attended (yyyy-yyyyy):

Major/Minor

(The topic(s) you studied. For example: "Global Studies / English Literature")

Degree Received:

For example: AA, BA, BSc, B.Th., MA, Casual Studies, etc.

GPA:

School #3:

Location:

Dates Attended (yyyy-yyyy):

Major/Minor

(The topic(s) you studied. For example: "Global Studies / English Literature")

Degree Received:

For example: AA, BA, BSc, B.Th., MA, Casual Studies, etc.

GPA:

SIL Schools

Have you attended any other SIL schools (GIAL/Dallas International, UND, Payap)?

YesNo

School #1:

Location:

Dates Attended (yyyy-yyyy):

Major/Minor

(The topic(s) you studied. For example: "Applied Linguistics / Literacy")

Degree Received:

For example: AA, MA, Casual Studies, etc.

GPA:

School #2:

Location:

Dates Attended (yyyy-yyyy):

Major/Minor

(The topic(s) you studied. For example: "Applied Linguistics / Literacy")

Degree Received:

For example: BA, MA, Casual Studies, etc.

GPA:

Other Previous Linguistic Training

List and Describe any other previous linguistic training / courses:

You may be asked to submit syllabi for these courses, to determine eligibility for transfer credit

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Transfer Credit

Are you taking these CanIL courses as transfer courses to fulfill program requirement at another school?

YesNo

To which school will you be transferring these courses?:

English Proficiency

International students whose first language is not English must submit a score from an English Proficiency test (TOEFL iBT or Academic IELTS).

For undergraduate studies, the minimum TOEFL iBT requirement is 88, or 6.5 on the Academic IELTS across all bands.
For graduate studies, the minimum TOEFL iBT requirement is 100 (with 23 in Writing), or 7.0 across all bands on the Academic IELTS.

Applicants who have attended English-speaking universities or colleges in North America may request an exception to this requirement.

Is English your first language?

YesNo

What is your primary language?:

Which English Proficiency test have you completed? Please note: Scores must be current (not older than two years).

What was your score?:

Physical Limitations and Learning Disabilities

We want to ensure that you have adequate support for your studies this summer. If you have any physical limitations (including pregnancy) or learning disabilities which may hinder your work in a strenuous study program, please explain below. Note: this will not affect your application in any way.

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Statement of Purpose

In about 100 words, please indicate the use you intend to make of this training in terms of your general life purpose, including present and anticipated employment / affiliation / schooling.

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Thank you for applying to the Canada Institute of Linguistics.

After you click 'submit' below, you will be redirected to an Application Response page with further information. If you are not redirected to this page, please write us at admissions@canil.ca

Once your application has been received by our Admissions Department you will receive a follow up email outlining the details of any next steps that may need to be taken. Please be advised that the first step is payment of a $35 application fee. You can pay this via PayPal here. A link will also be provided on the Application Response page, which will open in your web browser after you submit this application.

To ensure that you receive our follow-up email(s), please add admissions@canil.ca to your contacts, or check your spam folder; sometimes our emails get erroneously flagged as spam.

Thank you very much! We look forward to working with you in this application process.

Canada Institute of Linguistics
Admissions Coordinator
7600 Glover Rd.
Langley BC V2Y 1Y1

(t) 604-513-2129 x3945
(toll-free) 1-888-513-2129 x3945
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