Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admission requirements for international students at IBU?

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in one of the following categories:

High School
Students entering from high school are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with a recommended minimum average of 70% in six courses at the 4U or 4M level or equivalent including:

Grade 12 English (ENG4U level or equivalent)
Grade 12 Math (U/M level)
Four other Grade 12 courses at the U/M level
Students entering from high school are required to provide:

Official high school transcripts*
A completed online application form.
Proof of English Proficiency, if required**

Mature Students
A mature student is an applicant aged 19 or older on or before the commencement of the program, who has not achieved an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and has not engaged in formal education for at least 2 years before applying.

Mature students will be evaluated on the successful completion of courses at the post-secondary level or through proficiency assessments, and are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all institutions attended*
A completed online application.
Resume
Proof of English Proficiency, if required**

Other Post-Secondary Institutions
Students may enter after completing a two- or three-year college/university program and will be assessed for admission on a case-by-case basis. Students entering from other post-secondary institutions may be considered for transfer credits.

Students entering from other post-secondary institutions are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Detailed course descriptions, if applying for transfer credits
A completed online application form.

A minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6 and no less than 6 in each ability or equivalent.

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