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.
Language tests
Most Canadian programs accept these English-language tests. Minimums vary by institution and program, and Duolingo, CAEL, and PTE are also widely accepted.
Scores can often be submitted after applying, and conditional admission is common when the rest of the file is strong.
Important Notice!
Admission, immigration, and study/work permit requirements can change. Always confirm current requirements before making final decisions.
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