International High School Students
You are considered an international high school student for admission purposes if you:
are currently completing secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA; or you
completed completed secondary school at a country outside of Canada or the USA within the last two years and you have not studied elsewhere since completing your secondary school studies
Admission Requirements: General
Completed secondary school credential that would permit you access to university in that country. If you are studying at or have graduated from secondary school in a country where secondary school finishes after only 11 years of formal schooling, you may not apply directly to Bishop’s University. You will need to complete at least one year of study at a college or university before applying to transfer to Bishop’s.
Minimum average required varies depending upon curriculum followed; transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions Office (admissions@ubishops.ca) for detailed information on your particular situation.
Admission Requirements: Program-Specific
While consideration is given to the country-specific secondary school curriculum followed, the following specific courses are generally required:
Degree Program Division:
WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Course Requirements: University-entrance Mathematics
HUMANITIES
Course Requirements: None specified
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Course Requirements: None specified
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS
Course Requirements: University-entrance Mathematics, two university-entrance Sciences (usually Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – elementary and secondary
Course Requirements: None specified
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – math or science as a teachable
Course Requirements: University-entrance Mathematics, two university-entrance Sciences (usually Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Required Supporting Documents: All Applicants
Proof of English proficiency. All applicants must submit proof of English proficiency. Consult the English Language Proficiency Requirements document to determine what, if any, supplementary documents you must provide. If your level of English proficiency does not currently meet our minimum requirements, please consider one of the English Language Pathway Programs with which we are a partner.
Copy of high school transcript, including mid-term course grades if available
Copy of personal identification document(s). Consult the Personal Identification Documents page to determine what document(s) you must provide.
At the request of the Admissions Office additional documentation (letter of motivation, CV, etc.) may be required to complete your application.
Additional Supporting Documents: Program-Specific
Applicants to Programs in the Department of Music:
Audition
Letter of musical background
Details on both of the above are found in the Music Admissions Information Sheet.
