EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS OUTSIDE OF CANADA

EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS OUTSIDE OF CANADA

It is essential that the required subject prerequisites and grades for specific programs form part of the applicant's academic background, especially in the last two years of secondary and/or post-secondary studies as required.

The following admission guidelines may assist in equating academic qualifications with the Ryerson admission requirements. Applicants from a country where English is not the first language are required to provide acceptable English proficiency score results. Refer to the "English Language" section of this calendar.

Applicants are required to achieve a high overall standing in their studies and to include the appropriate program subject prerequisites with high standing. Candidates are selected on the basis of their academic standing averages in relation to other candidates. Due to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Refer to our International Student brochure for specific country requirements and other relevant information or visit www.ryerson.ca/intlguide. These guidelines are for information purposes and subject to change.

COUNTRY	RYERSON
Central and South America	Successful completion of a university preparatory (Bachillerato or equivalent) program with high academic standing or first year standing from a recognized university. Refer to our International Student brochure for specific country requirements.
China	Senior High School Graduation Examination & Chinese National University Entrance Examinations (or first year standing from a recognized university).
Commonwealth Caribbean	The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Secondary Education Certificate or the GCE "Ordinary" (O) Level examinations plus the GCE "Advanced" (A) Level examinations or a Preliminary Year at the University of the West Indies, one year at the College of the Bahamas, or one year at Barbados Community College, or equivalent, or the Caribbean Examinations Council Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE): the completed diploma including a total of at least six units. - Applicants must present passes in at least five academic papers, two of which must be at the A level and three at the CXC or O level or three A level passes and one CXC or O level pass. - CXC papers must be at the General Proficiency level (with grades of I or II {if written before1998}, or with grades of I, II or III) {commencing 1998}). Grades in O level papers must be between A and C or 1 and 3. - Prerequisite subjects may be included in either the A level or CXC/O level papers. English at the CAPE/A level is recommended. See also United Kingdom and Commonwealth. CAPE/A levels with grades of "C" or better may be considered for transfer credits on an individual basis. NOTE: Preference is given to applicants applying to Mathematics and science-based programs who include Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology at the Advanced Level/CAPE (as per applicable program subject prerequisite requirements).
Europe (General)	High School Graduation Certificate (Maturity Certificate, Baccalaureate, or equivalent) from an academic program of study.
Hong Kong	"Hong Kong Certificate of Education (HKCEE) plus Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) (since 1980) with passes in at least five academic subjects, two of which must be at the Advanced Level and three at the Ordinary Level or four academic papers, three of which must be at the Advanced Level and one at the Ordinary Level; Grades in Ordinary level papers must be between A and C or 1 and 3. See also United Kingdom and Commonwealth. A levels with grades of ""C"" or better, may be considered for transfer credits on an individual basis. NOTE: Preference is given to applicants applying to Mathematics and science-based programs who include Mathematics/Physics/ Chemistry/Biology at the Advanced Level (as per applicable program subject prerequisite requirements."
India	All India Senior School Certificate (after 12 years), awarded by CBSE/Indian School Certificate (awarded by ICSE) with excellent results including all program subject prerequisite requirements. (Year 12 State Board Exams with high standing may also be considered).
Iran	Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma (after 12 years) with minimum grades of 15 and overall average of at least 15 on a scale of 1 to 20, or Pre-University year. Prerequisite subjects must be included in the final year of secondary school or Pre-University year.
Japan	"Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Academic/Comprehensive) Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (""Comprehensive ""/""Academic"" program)."
Middle East	General Secondary School Certificate - e.g., Tawjihi, Tawjihiyya, Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama or equivalent.
Malaysia	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM); MICSS (Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System), Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). See also United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
Pakistan	Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate with excellent results including the applicable subject prerequisites.
Philippines	Second year standing from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of B and high standing in the appropriate program subject prerequisites.
Singapore	"Singapore/Cambridge GCSE ""Ordinary"" and GCE ""Advanced"" Level Examinations. See also United Kingdom & Commonwealth."
Taiwan	Senior High School Leaving Certificate (academic program).
United Kingdom and Commonwealth	"· The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and the GCE Advanced Level Examinations (U.K. Examining boards). · The Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) and Cambridge Higher School Certificate (COHSC). · The West African School (WASC) and Higher School (WAHSC) Certificates · General Certificate of Education · Hong Kong Certificate and Higher Certificate of Education · Scottish Certificate of Higher Education Applicants must present passes in at least five academic papers, two of which must be at the ""Advanced"" (A) level (GCE) or Principal Level (COHSC) and three at the ""Ordinary"" (O) or Subsidiary Level or four academic papers, three of which must be at the ""Advanced"" Levels and one at the ""Ordinary"" Level or Subsidiary level. Two subjects at the Advanced Supplementary (AS) level may be substituted for one subject at the Advanced level or Principal Level. Grades in ""Ordinary"" (O) level/GCSE papers must be between A and C or 1 and 3. Caribbean Examination Council papers must be at the ""General Proficiency"" level (with grades of I or II {if written before 1998}), or with grades I, II or III (commencing 1998). No subject can be counted at both the GCE Ordinary and Advanced levels. Prerequisite subjects may be included in either the ""A"" level or ""O"" level (or equivalent) papers; English at the ""A"" level is recommended. A Levels with grades of C or better may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. NOTE: Preference is given to applicants applying to mathematics and science-based programs who include mathematics/physics/ chemistry/biology at the Advanced Level (as per applicable program subject prerequisite requirements)."
United States	"Graduation from Grade 12 of an accredited academic program with high academic standing including minimum ""B"" grades in the program-specific subject prerequisites and a minimum of ""B"" overall average. The high school profile (grading scheme, etc.) should accompany the academic record. SAT I. Reasoning Test with minimum score of 550 in each of SAT I Verbal and SAT I Mathematics is recommended. (APs and ACT scores will also be considered.) Applicants who do not present the above criteria will be considered on an individual basis, taking into consideration their high school performance, SAT/ACT/AP scores and first year standing from an accredited university or college, where applicable. APs with grades of 4 or higher will be considered for transfer credits on an individual basis."
International Baccalaureate	(under review) Completion of the International Baccalaureat Diploma with passes in at least six subjects: three Higher level and three Standard level with a grade total of at least 28 and with no mark less than 4. IB Higher Levels with grades of 5 or better may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis, with completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Other Countries	Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis. Generally speaking, applicants who are eligible for admission to first year university studies in their home country will be considered. Applicants from some countries will require first year standing from an accredited university in addition to the high school graduation certificate. Refer to our International Student brochure or to our web site: www.ryerson.ca/intlguide/equivalency.html for specific country requirements.

Note: Admission guidelines for other Ryerson admission requirements are available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

International Options: Exchange Programs

Students interested in participating on an exchange program should visit www.ryerson.ca/gointernational for an up-to-date list of options available.