UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
for students applying directly from High School
You can apply to many Dalhousie programs directly from high school. The general admission requirements for degree programs are:
Completion of secondary school (i.e. Grade 12) with a minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 English and any other required subject (see below)
Subjects required for admission to various programs are listed below, as well as the minimum required Grade 12 averages. Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum entrance average does not guarantee admission. Normally, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.
Undergraduate studies for international students
International students bring a rich variety of education and experience to Dalhousie University. For admission, you need to fulfill the specific class and academic average requirements for your chosen program.
China, People's Republic of:Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate and Nation Matriculation Examination or Graduation Examination.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Ensure you have the language skills to succeed
If your first language is not English, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
You are not required to give proof of English language proficiency if:
you studied at an English language institution for at least 3 years at the secondary level; or
you studied at an English language institution for at least one year at the post-secondary level.
When proof of English language proficiency is necessary, you must achieve the following minimum score or above on a recognized English language proficiency test:
Recognized tests
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Test
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Minimum Score - Admission
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*
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237 (computer-based)
90 (iBT) and no lower than 20 in each band |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
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6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band
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Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
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81
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Canadian Academic English Assessment (CAEL)
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70
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Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST)
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4.5
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*Students must achieve 4.0 or better on the essay or TOEFL Writing Test
Applicants should arrange for their English language proficiency test score(s) to be sent directly from the testing agency
