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You are given preference if you have completed or are completing a four-year degree with a minimum of 20 full credits. If you present a three-year degree, you’ll still be considered for admission into your program of choice. If you present a college/applied degree, you will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Mature students must meet the same requirements as all other candidates.
Admission Average
- You need a minimum academic average of 70% (B-) on your most recently completed 10.0 full-credit or 20 half-credit undergraduate university courses.
- Your admission average is calculated using undergraduate courses that are completed by September 1 of the year preceding your anticipated enrolment.
- If you are taking courses in the fall term (September to December), we consider those courses only to ensure that you meet the subject requirements for your teaching subject; we will not include them in your overall admission average or your teaching subject average. Any courses that you take during the winter 2025 term (January to April) will not be considered towards your teaching subject requirements. You must submit an unofficial transcript showing your updated grade information by January 10, 2025.
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Program-Specific Requirements
In addition to your admission average, you must complete program-specific requirements.
There are no additional program-specific requirements.
French as a Second Language Focus Requirements
You must successfully complete a French-language proficiency assessment administered at Laurier. The assessment is typically held in January.
In addition, you must provide evidence of French-language proficiency through one of the following options:
- Completion of five one-semester undergraduate courses (equivalent to 2.5 credits) in French with a 70% average (B-). Of these courses, only two (1.0 credit) may be at the first-year level. In addition, a maximum of two one-semester courses (1.0 credit) in French translation may be counted towards the five courses. It is recommended that applicants present a combination of courses in French language, grammar, composition, literature and culture for admission consideration.
- Completion of one semester-long undergraduate course (equivalent to 0.5 credit) in French at the 300 or 400 level and no French courses completed at the 100 or 200 level. This course must be taught in French. This option is intended for fluent French speakers.
- Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) level B2.
- University degree completed at Francophone institution.
Teachable Subjects
You need a minimum of one teachable subject to be eligible for the Junior/Intermediate program. You may apply to a maximum of two teachable subjects. You will only receive an offer to one teachable subject. If you apply to more than one teachable (Junior/Intermediate), you will only receive an admission decision on one of your teachable choices. You are asked to rank them in your order of preference.
- English
- French as a second language
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI)
- Geography
- Health and physical education
- History
- Mathematics
- Music, instrumental
- Music, vocal
- Science, general
Requirements for Teachables
- You must complete all courses required for your teachable subject by the end of December 2024. Any courses you take in the winter term (January to April) are only considered to ensure you complete your degree requirements.
- You must have at least 3.0 full-credits or 6.0 half-credit undergraduate university courses, with an average of 70% (B-) in your chosen teachable.
- You must have at least 1.0 full-credit or 2.0 half-credit courses at the second-year level or above. If you present more than the required number of courses for the subject area, the subject-specific average will be calculated using your highest grades.
You must submit evidence of your English proficiency if you have not studied for a minimum of four years in an English-language institution (including your most recent degree). You must submit a minimum score on an accepted English language test. There are some circumstances in which you may be exempted from submitting a test score.
Minimum English Language Test Scores
You must submit a minimum test score (taken within the last two years) on one of the following English language tests. Your official test scores must be received by Laurier by the required documents deadline. Photocopies are not accepted.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): On a single test, you must have an overall score of at least 7 (academic test only), with scores of at least 6.5 in reading and listening and 7 in writing and speaking.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
- Paper-based test: Minimum overall score of 600, with scores of at least 5.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE), 58 in listening and 58 in reading.
- Internet-based testing: Minimum overall score of 103, with scores of at least 28 in writing, 23 in listening, 24 in reading and 28 in speaking.
- PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): Minimum overall score of 70.
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) Test: Minimum score of 70.
Students who are admitted to the program and show an inadequate command of spoken or written English may be required to withdraw from the program.
Additional English Proficiency Information
You may meet our English proficiency if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You studied solely in an English-language educational system beginning in primary school and have passed the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
- You studied solely in an English-language educational system beginning in primary school and have completed a 3U and 4U English course, or a relevant course equivalent, achieving at least 75% in each of the two courses.
- You studied in an English-language school system for a portion of high school or university. This exemption will be granted on a case-by-case basis with proper documentation.
You will be required to submit an official copy of the relevant supporting documentation to Laurier by the required documents deadline.
Applicants to the Junior/Intermediate French teachable or the Primary/Junior French as a Second Language (FSL) focus must complete a mandatory French proficiency assessment as part of the admissions process. The assessment is typically conducted in January.
Subject Requirements for Teachables (Junior/Intermediate)
At least 3.0 full credits in English are required, including at least two 0.5-credit courses in English literature or poetry.
The following courses do not satisfy credit requirements for the English teachable:
- University essay courses
- English remedial courses
- Courses in English culture
- Writing for business or science
At least 3.0 full credits in French are required, including:
- 1.0 full-credit course in French written language or grammar
- 0.5 credit in French, French Canadian and/or Francophone literature
- 0.5 credit in French, French Canadian and/or Francophone culture
Applicants are required to demonstrate oral and written fluency, as part of their application. The assessment is typically held in January.
At least 3.0 full credits in geography are required, including:
- 1.0 full credit in geography at the 100 level, including both human and physical geography
- 0.5 credit senior-level course in GIS, cartography, remote sensing or geotechnologies
- 1.5 senior credits in geography
At least 3.0 full credits in kinesiology, health science or physical education are required, including at least two 0.5-credit courses (or a 1.0 credit equivalent) in fundamental and/or applied movement skills (e.g., sport, games, or movement skills).
At least 3.0 full credits in history are required, including at least 1.0 full credit in Canadian history.
At least 3.0 full credits in mathematics are required, including 1.0 full senior math credit at the second-year level or above.
Statistics courses taken in another subject area other than math (e.g., psychology or sociology) are considered for a maximum of one 0.5 credit towards the teachable requirement.
Mathematics courses equivalent to a high school math credit or remedial courses are not considered for the teachable requirement.
At least 3.0 full credits in music, including both applied and academic music courses.
Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music certification satisfies the requirement for applied music.
Courses in second instruments, conducting, facilitation and leadership, music education methods and/or music technology may be used for the music education requirement.
Consideration is given to equivalent field experience and/or related postsecondary education.
At least 3.0 full credits in music, including both applied and academic music courses.
Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music certification satisfies the requirement for applied music.
Courses in second instruments, conducting, facilitation and leadership, music education methods and/or music technology may be used for the music education requirement.
Consideration is given to equivalent field experience and/or related postsecondary education.
At least 3.0 full credits in science are required including one 0.5-credit mathematics course.
Your science credits must include one 0.5-credit course in at least three of the following subject areas:
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Earth and space science
- Environmental science
- Zoology
- Physics
At least 3.0 full credits in FNMI are required, including:
- One Introduction to Indigenous Studies course (or similar)
- Two more content courses related to knowledge about FNMI peoples
- For Laurier students: ID120 Introduction to Indigenous Studies, and two other courses from the Indigenous Studies program or EM310 Cultural Competency in Teaching
- Attending to the TRC’s Calls to Action in the Classroom would satisfy admissions requirements.