Double Degree - Honours Bachelor Of Science - Undecided Major & Bachelor Of Education - Intermediate/Senior

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Double Degree - Honours Bachelor Of Science - Undecided Major & Bachelor Of Education - Intermediate/Senior program at Lakehead University, applicants must meet specific academic requirements. Here are the key points:

Minimum GPA: A minimum overall final average of 70% is required for admission. This average is calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.

International Students: For international applicants, the following requirements must be met:

• Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent.
• Program specific prerequisite courses must be completed.
• Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).

Transcripts: Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Prerequisite Courses: Applicants must complete program-specific prerequisite courses. For example, Ontario High School Students must have:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
• A minimum of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses, including program-specific prerequisites.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the admission requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support and guidance.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

1. Language Tests:

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 120 (no individual sub-score less than 115)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Overall Score: 80 (no component score less than 19)

2. Medium of Instruction:

Applicants to an undergraduate program at Lakehead University may meet our English language requirements by completing a certain number of years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction:

• University Level: One year of full-time undergraduate/graduate-level study at a university where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.
• College Level: Two years of full-time diploma level study at a college where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is the official language.
• High School Level: Three years of full-time study at a high school where English is the language of instruction. English does not need to be the official language of the country.

3. Lakehead University Academic English Program:

Applicants will automatically be considered for admission through Lakehead University's Academic English Program if they meet Lakehead University's admission requirements but do not meet English language proficiency requirements.

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.