Before you compare requirements
Meeting minimum requirements establishes eligibility only. It does not guarantee admission, scholarship consideration, PGWP eligibility, or study permit approval.
- Check the official institution and program page
- Confirm required subjects, grades, and credential level
- Confirm accepted English or French language tests
- Check whether portfolios, references, resumes, interviews, auditions, or evaluations are required
Typical requirements by institution type
High Schools
Admission requirements for international students
Admission requirements
- Academic transcripts from previous years (typically last 2–3 years)
- Proof of English or French language proficiency (school assessment or test scores, as required)
- Letter of recommendation (if requested by the school)
- Custodian declaration if under 18 (as required by the province)
Requirements vary between districts and schools. Meeting minimums establishes eligibility only and does not guarantee admission.
Colleges
Diploma / Advanced Diploma, College Bachelor's, Post-Graduate Diploma / Certificate
Diploma / Advanced Diploma
English IELTS 6
Min. average 65–70% Some programs require portfolios
Also Secondary diploma · Program subjects · Some programs require portfolios
College Bachelor's (3–4 years)
English IELTS 6
Min. average 70–75% Supplemental documents / portfolios if required
Also Secondary diploma · Subject requirements · Supplemental documents or portfolio
Post-Graduate Diploma / Certificate
English IELTS 6
Min. average 70–75% Program-specific requirements Some programs require additional forms
Also Relevant bachelor's or college degree · Program-specific requirements · Forms, auditions or portfolios may be required
Requirements vary by institution and program. Meeting minimums establishes eligibility only and does not guarantee admission.
Universities
Bachelor's, Course-Based Master's, Thesis-Based Master's
Bachelor's Programs
English IELTS 6
Min. average 75–80% Additional documents or portfolio if required
Also Secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent · Program-specific prerequisite courses · Additional documents or portfolio if required
Course-Based Master's
English IELTS 6
Also Honours bachelor's degree, minimum 75–78% · Resume and supplementary information form · Official transcripts · Three references (two academic) · GRE / GMAT for some programs
Thesis-Based Master's
Everything required for a course-based master's, plus a faculty supervisor's endorsement at admission.
Requirements vary by institution and program. Meeting minimums establishes eligibility only and does not guarantee admission.
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