Design Foundations

Academic Requirements

The Design Foundations certificate program at Fanshawe College has specific academic requirements for applicants. To be eligible for admission, students must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream, or an equivalent qualification.
• For those without a high school diploma, it is recommended to consider taking the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) grade 12 Equivalency Certificate.

International students must also meet specific admission equivalencies based on their country of study. It is essential to check the requirements for your specific location.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is advisable to consult with LOA Portal's advisors for detailed guidance on the application process and requirements.

While there are no specific prerequisite courses mentioned for this program, it is beneficial for applicants to have a background in:

• Any Grade 12 English (C), (U), or (O)
• Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U), preferably Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) or Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
• Any Grade 11 Visual Arts (M) or (O) or Grade 12 Visual Arts (M)
• Grade 12 Business and Technological Communications (O)
• Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Technological Design (M)

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors who are ready to assist you.

Language Requirements

To apply for the Design Foundations certificate program at Fanshawe College, international applicants must meet specific English language proficiency requirements. The following tests and scores are accepted:

• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 4.5 with no score less than 4 in any band
• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands
• CAEL: Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, score of 80 in listening
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 53 with no score less than 45 in any of the four bands
• Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162
• ESL4/GAP5: Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10
• Duolingo: Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95
• LANGUAGECERT: Overall score of 65 with no score less than 60 in any of the four skills

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.