Wilfrid Laurier University

International Education Studies (BA)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty:Faculty of Education, Faculty of Arts - Waterloo
Degree:Bachelor; Honours; Co-op
Field of Study:International and Comparative Education
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $9,645
National: $10,425
International: $36,624

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.



Description:

Expand your global awareness and intercultural skills through the study of educational philosophies and teaching approaches in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Education Studies.  

This unique program blends academic learning and hands-on experience with courses from the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education. Develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in a globally interconnected world. 

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Ontario High School Admission Requirements

    • Average admission range: mid 70s
    • English at 70%

    Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

    • Average admission range: mid 70s
    • Senior or grade 12 English at 70%

    Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].

    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's International Education Studies (BA) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.


      To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.


      Students admitted to Wilfrid Laurier University’s International Education program can participate in one of our academic partnerships with our college partners.

      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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