International Graduate Study Preparation program (IGSPP)

Instructors & Staff

The instructors for IGSPP are professionals with formal intercultural training, university degrees and extensive experience in adult education for international students. They generally have experience living, studying and working outside of their home culture and well understand the challenges IGSPP students will experience while at UBC Continuing Studies. Each of them has also experienced learning a second or third language, and while pursuing their own advanced degrees, they have gained insight into what is required to succeed in graduate school. Samples of these resources are listed below:

Staff members have extensive international experience in the United States, South Korea, China, Japan, India, Europe, Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East in business, research and education. UBC Continuing Studies draws upon the expertise of, consultants and resource people as required, both externally and within UBC. Samples of these resources are listed below:

Student Testimonial: "All the instructors are very kind and responsible."
IGSPP Student, Dec. 2009