International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants
(Outside Canada and the U.S.A.)
Deadlines for admission
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Application for admission |
January 15 |
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March 1 |
Major Entrance Scholarship application & documents |
January 21 |
Â鶹AV Financial Aid application |
30 days from acceptance date |
Programs with separate deadlines |
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Music (application and supportingÌýdocuments) |
January 15 |
Religious Studies (application and supporting documents) |
January 15 |
Social Work (supporting documents only) |
March 7 |
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Admission review process
- Applicants will be considered for admission on their high school transcript and predicted IB results or, if already completed, on the final IB Diploma results. The Diploma with grades of 5 or better onÌýeach Higher and Standard LevelÌýsubject is the minimum expected for most programs. Many programs are more competitive and will require higher grades.
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Information regarding the IB Math curriculum:Ìý
For programs which have mathematics as a prerequisite requirement, we will accept the following:- HL Mathematics: analysis and approaches (Math AA)
- SL Mathematics: analysis and approaches (Math AA), or
- HL Mathematics: applications and interpretation (Math AI)
- Note:ÌýSL Mathematics: applications and interpretation (Math AI) is not acceptable as a math prerequisite, but isÌýacceptable where math is not a requirement.
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Proof of English proficiency is an important part of the application process for many applicants to Â鶹AV. Determine whether or not you need to submit proof of English ahead of time in order to meet ourÌýdocument submission deadlines.
The Â鶹AV Office reserves the right to request proof ofÌýEnglish proficiency from any applicant (regardless of citizenship, country of origin or first language) at any time during the review process.
- If admitted, you are expected to maintain your level of academic performance through to the completion of your pre-Â鶹AV studies.
- A maximum of 30 credits ofÌýadvanced standingÌýmay be granted for the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Prerequisites and last year's scores
Below are theÌýlowestÌýgrades (out of 42) used for admission for September 2024.
Grades that are equal to or better than those listed below do not guarantee admission.Ìý
Admission to Â鶹AV is competitive and subject to availability of space. As such, minimum grades may fluctuate up or down in any given year.
Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
These programs are offered on the Macdonald campus.Ìý
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All B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) programs |
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Bioresource Engineering (B.Eng.(Bioresource)) |
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Food Science (B.Sc.(F.Sc.)) |
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Concurrent B.Sc. (B.Sc.(F.Sc.)/B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) |
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Architecture
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Arts
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Bachelor of ArtsÌýand Science (B.A. &Sc.)
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Education
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Additional requirements: Applicants to the following programs must also pass a language test (seeÌýAdditional Supporting Documents).
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Kindergarten/Elementary Education |
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Physical Education |
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TESL |
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B.A. (Education) Global Contexts |
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Secondary Education |
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Engineering
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Bioengineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Computer Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Global Engineering |
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Materials Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Mining Engineering |
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Software Engineering |
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Human Nutrition
ThisÌýprogram isÌýoffered on the Macdonald campus.Ìý
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Kinesiology
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Management
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Music
​For information on admission requirements, see the Schulich School of Music website.
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Nursing
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Religious Studies
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) |
For information on admission requirements and applying, seeÌýTheology.Ìý |
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
See:ÌýArts |
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Science
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Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences Group |
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Bio-Physical-Computational Sciences Group |
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Physical, Earth, Math and Computer Sciences Group |
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Social Work
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Supporting documentation
It is in the applicant’s interest to complete their file as quickly as possible. When program space is limited, preference may be given to applicants who have submitted all required supporting documents/information earlier on. Should a program reach its capacity prior to the ‘supporting documents’ and/or ‘self-reporting’ deadline, incomplete applications may be cancelled.
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Academic documents
All academic documents must beÌýuploadedÌýto your . You will be asked to upload:
- A copy of your high school transcript, including mid-year/final 1st semester results for final year.Ìý
- A copy ofÌýGCSE/IGCSE/O-Level/CSEC or MYP exams, if written.
- Your predicted IB results.
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Proof of English proficiency
Applicants who have lived and attended school, for at least four years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language, are not required to provide further proof of English proficiency.
If this is not the case, official test results will be required by the supporting document deadline.Ìý Please consultÌýProof of English ProficiencyÌýfor accepted tests and other exemptions.
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Additional supporting documents
Certain programs will require additional supporting documents. These could be proof of French proficiency, CASPer test results, recommendation letters, personal statement, or other documents; the requirements will be different depending on the program you are applying to. If your program choice is listed below, please carefully verify the additional requirement(s):
- You have applied toÌýEducation, Music, Nursing, Religious Studies and/orÌýSocial Work
- You have applied for aÌýMajor Entrance Scholarship and/or Financial Aid
- You selectedÌý‘Extenuating Circumstances’Ìýon the application for admission
If none of the above apply, additional supporting documents are not considered in the admission review and should not be submitted.
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