To be eligible for admission to Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada, applicants must complete a minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including all required courses. Equivalent AP or IB courses may be used in place of the following courses.
Here is a breakdown of the required courses:
English Studies 12 (min 70%) or equivalent: This course focuses on developing critical thinking, communication, and research skills in the context of literature, film, and other media.
One course from the Quantitative and Analytical Skills category: This category includes courses such as Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, and Statistics 12.
Three additional approved Grade 12 courses from any category: This means that you can choose any three other approved courses that align with your interests and academic goals.
In addition to these specific course requirements, applicants must also meet the following general requirements:
- English language proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a satisfactory score on an approved English language test, such as the TOEFL or IELTS.
- Academic achievement: Applicants must have a strong academic record, typically with an average of 80% or higher in their Grade 12 courses.
- Personal qualities: SFU values applicants who are well-rounded individuals with a demonstrated commitment to academic success, community involvement, and personal growth.
Grade 12 required courses
Students must complete a minimum of 5 approved grade 12 courses, including all required courses. Equivalent AP or IB courses may be used in place of the following courses.
| Required | Course List A |
|---|---|
| One of: English 12 | English Studies 12 (English 12) (min 70%) English First Peoples 12 (min 70%) Francais langue et culture 12 (min 70%) |
| One of: | Pre-Calculus 12 |
| Two of: | Anatomy & Physiology 12 (Biology 12) Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 |
| Type | Course List B |
|---|---|
| One additional from: List A or List B | erican Sign Language 12 Arabic 12 Asian Studies 12 BC First Peoples 12 Comparative World Religions 12 Comparative Cultures 12 (Comparative Civilizations 12) Composition 12 Computer Science 12 Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 Creative Writing 12 Economic Theory 12 Economics 12 Engineering 12 Entrepreneurship 12 Environmental Science 12 (Sustainable Resources 12) Financial Accounting 12 Foundations of Mathematics 12 French 12 Genocide Studies 12 Geology 12 Geometry 12 German 12 Human Geography 12 Italian 12 Japanese 12 Korean 12 Law Studies 12 Literary Studies 12 (English Literature 12) Mandarin 12 Mechatronics 12 New Media 12 Philosophy 12 Physical Geography 12 (Geography 12) Political Studies 12 Punjabi 12 Russian 12 Social Justice 12 Spanish 12 Spoken Language 12 Statistics 12 Urban Studies 12 |