Academic Requirements

International Academic Credential Requirements

In order to receive an offer of admission, international students must satisfy credential-specific requirements as well as program-specific requirements. We encourage you to verify that your secondary school subjects include the required courses for your program of choice.

In addition, you’ll need to prove you’re proficient in either English or French, depending on the language of instruction for your chosen program.

Cross-regional credentials and curriculum:

British Pattern Education

Applicants may be considered for admission if they meet one of the following:

• 5 unique GCE/GCSE/IGCSE subjects with at least 2 at A-Level. OR;
• 4 AS-Level subjects with 1 GCSE/IGCSE/O-Level subject will be considered, provided the AS-levels do not duplicate subject matter at the GCSE/IGCSE or O Level (example: a student would need 5 distinct subjects).

Each course must have a grade of C (4) or higher.

American Curriculum

To be eligible for admission, students following the American Curriculum must meet the following criteria:

• High School Diploma
• Grade requirement: B average or better

West African Curriculum (WAEC/WASSCE/NECO)

To be eligible for admission, students following the West African Curriculum must meet the following criteria:

• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO).
• Minimum final grades of C4 or better are required for most programs.

International Baccalaureate Secondary school student

To be eligible for admission, International Baccalaureate (IB) students must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum Score: 24 points.
• Diploma Completion: Must complete the full diploma (six subjects, with at least three at the Higher Level).
• Documentation: An official IB transcript must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

Transfer Credit Policy

The number of credits you can receive depends on your final score and course levels:

Advanced Placement secondary school student

Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses in appropriate subjects with a grade of 4 or higher may receive transfer credit equivalent to a maximum of 12 credits. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements listed above. An official AP transcript is required for the evaluation process.

Please note: the degree requirements of their program may impact the transfer credits a student receives.

Faculty of Education Requirements

Education and Arts:

• Senior level English

Bilingual option available in Arts

Education and Music:

• Senior level English (audition required)

Education and Science:

• Senior level English
• 1 senior level math & 2 senior level sciences OR 2 senior level math & 1 senior level science

Bilingual option available in Sciences

Education and the School of Human Kinetics:

Sport and Physical Education

• Senior level English and senior level biology

Outdoor Adventure Leadership

• Senior level English and senior level biology

Bilingual option available in Outdoor Adventure Leadership

Health Promotion

• Senior level English, senior level chemistry and senior level biology

Bilingual option available in Health Promotion

Sport Psychology

• Senior level English

Bilingual option available in Sport Psychology

Education and Social Work:

• Senior level English

“Français” at the senior level required for all bilingual options.

Program Specific Requirements

Ontario High School Applicants

Applicants require the successful completion of at least six grade 12 4U/M courses with a minimum overall average of 75% and must qualify to obtain their OSSD or equivalent high school diploma. Specific grade 12 courses are dependent upon the concurrent program chosen. Please refer to the admission requirements for the Arts, Science, or Human Kinetics program.

Advanced Placement

Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses in appropriate subjects with a grade of 4 or higher may receive transfer credits equivalent to a maximum of 12 credits. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements listed above as Advanced Placement courses are not accepted in place of the Grade 12 requirements.

International Baccalaureate

Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate are eligible for admission provided they have achieved a minimum score of 28 and have fulfilled the diploma requirements (six subjects, minimum three at the higher level). Applicants may receive transfer credits for higher level courses with grades of 5 or higher. Applicants must submit the International Baccalaureate transcript to the Office of Admissions for evaluation.

Canadian High School Applicants from Outside Ontario

Applicants require the successful completion of their secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants. Applicants from the Province of Quebec require a minimum of the first year of the Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) program or grade 12 with a minimum 75% average. Applicants who have completed two or three years of a CEGEP program will be considered for admission with advanced standing.

High School Applicants from the United States of America

Applicants must have completed grade 12 from an accredited secondary school with a minimum overall B average and must include the equivalent subject requirements as applicants from Ontario High Schools, including English.

Applicants from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology

Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year of college studies with a minimum overall C average may be eligible for admission. For students who have completed two or three year programs, Laurentian has many articulation agreements designed to enhance student mobility. For information with respect to articulation agreements, applicants should contact the Office of Admission.

Applicants from other Universities and Colleges

Applicants wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts are assessed for admissibility and possible transfer of credits.

Applicants from Other Countries

Applicants from other countries wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions. These documents should be submitted in their original language as well as in an official translation into English or French.

Applicants to English language programs who have not completed at least three years of English academic study must also present an English-language proficiency test result (TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or MELAB) with the required minimum score. Applicants who do not meet the minimum and who are otherwise admissible are offered the opportunity to enrol in Laurentian’s English Academic Preparation (EAP) Program. Please refer to the website of Laurentian International for more details.

Language Requirements

English Program Language Requirements

Academically admissible applicants who do not present the appropriate English proficiency requirements can complete one of the following approved English proficiency tests or English Academic Preparation (EAP) programs.

Presenting an Accepted English Proficiency Test

Laurentian University recognizes several language tests to demonstrate proficiency. English language test scores are valid if completed within 2 years of when your application is received.

Note: When registering for your language proficiency test, make sure that you select Laurentian University as the “Destination” or “Receiving Institution” of your score results so we can review and verify them online when we receive them. This option is available for most tests, including IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo.

Completion of an Approved English Language Program

Students can meet language requirements for direct entry by pursuing one of the 3 approved English Language Programs.

Note: Students who have applied to Architecture or Nursing are not eligible for conditional admission with the EAP, as these admissions cannot be deferred.

Laurentian University's EAP Program

Complete Laurentian University's EAP Level 3 (CEFR C1) with a minimum overall score of 70%.

• Only available to students that demonstrate evidence they have attained a CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate score. Students must submit an approved English Language test to be considered.
• This program is offered at Laurentian University with intakes in September, January and May.
• Each level of the program is 11 weeks.

Oxford International Digital Institute

Completing Oxford's International Digital Institute Online Pre-Sessional English program with an ELLT score of 7, with no band lower than 6.

This program offers flexible starts and a customized journey for each learner!

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.