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HomeProgramsPathway
BLI Pathway program

Your pathway to a Canadian college.

Study English or French at BLI — in Montreal, Quebec City or online from your country — reach the level your college asks for and start your program without a separate language exam.

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Download brochure (PDF) ↓

How it works.

Take the free placement test

We tell you your level and how many weeks you need to reach the level your college requires.

Choose your college

14 partner colleges and universities in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island.

Study at BLI

Pathway Prep starts from level B1.2: minimum 8 weeks, 24 lessons a week, with progress checks along the way.

Get your letters and start

You receive a Pathway letter when you enrol and a graduation letter when you reach the level. Your college accepts it, so you start on the next intake.

Three ways to study

A

Online

Live online classes from your country, on Montreal time. Arrive in Canada ready for college.

B

Immersion in Canada

Intensive classes at BLI Montreal or Quebec City, living the language every day.

C

Combined

Start online at home, then finish your level in Canada before your program begins.

Our partner colleges.

Each college sets its own required level. Pick one to see programs, tuition and admission requirements.

Province
Language
Work permit

14 of 14 colleges

PGWP: Post-Graduation Work Permit. Eligibility depends on the program; our Pathway team confirms it with the college for you.

Admissions support.

Applying to a college or university in Canada? Our Pathway team helps you with your application, for a certificate, a diploma, a bachelor’s or a master’s.

Choose your program

We help you compare programs, admission requirements and start dates.

Prepare your application

We review your documents and forms with you before you apply.

Apply and follow up

We guide you through the application and follow up with the school until you get an answer.

Two ways to use it

A

Free with Pathway

BLI Pathway students get admissions support at no extra cost.

B

On its own

Already have the language level? Use the admissions service without Pathway, charged per application. Ask us for a quote.

Not sure which college fits?

Tell us your goal and your dates. Our Pathway team recommends a college and sends you a full quote.

Talk to our Pathway team ↗