Canadian High School

Admission requirements depend on where you went to school and your level of education. Scroll down to see the list of Provincial high school, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, and Canadian home school admission requirements.

U of T will make conditional offers of admission throughout the year on the basis of your available Grade 11 and 12 (or equivalent) marks; this assessment is possible provided your record shows that you are enrolled in all required Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses. If a Grade 12 mark in a prerequisite subject is not available, we will use the mark in the corresponding Grade 11 course. You must submit all required documents by the published document deadline for your program(s) of interest.

  • In determining admissibility, the University of Toronto reserves the right to take into account repeated courses, grades in specific subjects and other aspects of the student’s academic record.
  • Be sure you also check the additional requirements for your intended area of study. Also, if your first language is not English, you may need to provide an English language test.
  • If you have already applied and received an email acknowledgement from us, please check the status of your application at join.utoronto.ca for a complete list of documents required to complete your application.
  • If you are a Canadian who is living and/or studying outside of Canada, please visit our Canadians Abroad page for more information.
  • If you have taken any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate HL subjects, you may be eligible for transfer credit.
  • Visit the Discover Engineering website for specific academic requirements for all engineering programs. Applicants to the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering can check their admission status through the Engineering Applicant Portal.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six subjects at the 4U/M level, including English
  • The co-op component of Grade 12 courses will not be used for admission purposes

Ontario secondary school qualifications:

  • English: ENG4U / EAE4U
  • Calculus & Vectors: MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions: MHF4U
  • Biology: SBI4U
  • Chemistry: SCH4U
  • Physics: SPH4U
  • High School Diploma with five Grade 12 academic subjects numbered 30/31, including English
  • Mathematics 31 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Alberta secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): ELA 30-1
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Math 31 / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Math 30-1
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 30
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 30
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 30
  • High School Diploma with six Grade 12 academic subjects, including English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Provincial examinations are required for English 12 or English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 for BC students who graduated in 2018 and 2019
  • Calculus 12 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, Challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

British Columbia secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English Studies 12 / English First Peoples 12
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Calculus 12 / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Pre-Calculus 12
  • Biology (SBI4U): Anatomy & Physiology 12
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 12
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 12

NOTE: We no longer provide a list of specifically approved courses; we will accept Ministry-approved grade 12 courses with the exception of those that are co-op courses, challenge exams, and career and work experience courses.

Students who graduated in 2018 or earlier should contact University Admissions and Outreach.

  • High School Diploma with five Grade 12 academic subjects, including English 40S plus three additional 40S level subjects. The remaining credits must be 40S or 40G.
  • Pre-Calculus 40S is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite. Calculus AP (AB or BC) or Calculus 42U is preferred
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Manitoba secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English 40S (Comprehensive / Literary / Transactional Focus)
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Pre-Calculus 40S/ Calculus 42U/ Calculus AP (AB/BC)/ Intro to Calculus 45S and Advanced Mathematics 45S* – Engineering applicants should present Calculus 42U / Introduction to Calculus 45S and Advanced Mathematics 45S
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Pre-Calculus Math 40S
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 40S
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 40S
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 40S

*Note that Pre-Calculus 40S will not be accepted to satisfy the Calculus prerequisite for Fall 2026 admission onward.

  • High School Diploma with six Grade 12 academic subjects (college preparatory: 120, 121 or 122), including English
  • Calculus 120 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Francophone sector: High School Diploma with six Grade 12 academic subjects, including Anglais 22411
  • Co-op courses, Challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

New Brunswick secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English 120 / 121 / 122 / Anglais 22411
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Calculus 120 / AP Calculus (AB / BC) / Math 30421
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Pre-Calculus B 120 / Math 30411C
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 122 / Biologie 53411 / 53421
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 121 / 122 / Chimie 52411
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 121 / 122 / Physique 51411 / 51421
  • High School Diploma with ten academic credits at the 3000 level, including English
  • Mathematics 3208 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Newfoundland and Labrador secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English 3201
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Math 3208 / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Math 3200
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 3201
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 3202
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 3204
  • High School Diploma with five Grade 12 academic courses numbered 30/31, including English
  • Mathematics 31 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Northwest Territories secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): ELA 30-1
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Math 31 / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Math 30-1
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 30
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 30
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 30
  • High School Diploma with five Grade 12 academic courses (university preparatory academic or advanced), including English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
  • Calculus 12 or Calculus AP is required for programs with a Calculus prerequisite. Pre-Calculus 12 is also acceptable, however Calculus is preferred
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Nova Scotia secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English 12 / English 12 African Heritage
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Calculus 12 / Pre-Calculus 12 / AP Calculus*
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Advanced Math 12 / Math 12 / Pre-Calculus 12
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 12
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 12
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 12

*Note that Pre-Calculus 12 will not be accepted to satisfy the Calculus prerequisite for Fall 2026 admission onward.

  • Alberta or Nunavut Secondary School Diploma with five Grade 12 academic courses numbered 30/31, including English
  • Mathematics 31 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Nunavut secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): ELA 30-1
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Math 31 / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Math 30-1
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 30
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 30
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 30
  • High School Diploma with five Grade 12 academic courses (611 or 621), including English
  • Mathematics 611B or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Prince Edward Island secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English 621
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Math 611B / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Math 621A / 621B
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 621
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 621
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 621

From CEGEP Year 1

  • Twelve academic courses (excluding courses numbered 109), including English/Anglais (2 terms)
  • Calculus 1 is required for programs with a Calculus prerequisite
  • Most programs will use the Cote de Rendement (R score) for admission and scholarship consideration. In addition, we will review your entire academic record, including multiple failures and repeated courses.
  • R-Score of mid-20s or more is required for admission consideration. More competitive programs require a higher R-score.
  • Transfer credits will be granted to CEGEP candidates who have completed more than 14 academic courses in arts, science, business/commerce programs.
  • If you are currently in your second year or have completed three or more semesters of a CEGEP program, find out more about admissions requirements from a Canadian university or college.

CEGEP Year 1 qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): 2 semesters of English/Anglais
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Calculus 1 (Calculus 1 & 2 and Linear Algebra 1 are required for Engineering)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Linear Algebra 1
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 1
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 1 & 2
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 1 & 2

From Grade 12

  • High School Diploma with six Grade 12 Academic subjects, including English
  • Note: the DES (Secondary V) Diploma is not an accepted basis for admission
  • Calculus or Calculus AP (AB or BC) or Calculus and Vectors MCV4U is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Quebec secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Calculus AP (AB / BC) / MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Linear Algebra / MHF4U
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology / SBI4U
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry / SCH4U
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics / SPH4U
  • High School Diploma with five Grade 12 academic subjects numbered 30, including English Language Arts A30 and B30
  • Calculus 30 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Saskatchewan secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English A30 and English B30
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Calculus 30 / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Pre-Calculus 30
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology 30
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 30
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 30
  • High School Diploma with 6 Grade 12 academic courses, including English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Provincial examinations are required for English 12 or English Studies 12 or English 12 First Peoples for BC students who graduated in 2018 and 2019
  • Calculus 12 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
  • Co-op courses, challenge exams, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Career Education and work experience courses will not be used for admission consideration

Yukon secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English Studies 12 / English First Peoples 12
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Calculus 12 / Calculus AP (AB / BC)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Pre-Calculus 12
  • Biology (SBI4U): Anatomy & Physiology 12
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry 12
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics 12

NOTE: We no longer provide a list of specifically approved courses; we will accept Ministry-approved grade 12 courses with the exception of those that are co-op courses, challenge exams, and career and work experience courses.

Students who graduated in 2018 or earlier should contact University Admissions and Outreach.

  • Complete Diploma, including English:
  • Math Studies is not acceptable for any program with a Math prerequisite

International Baccalaureate secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): English (HL / SL)
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL / Analysis and Approaches SL / Analysis and Approaches HL
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL
  • Biology (SBI4U): Biology (HL / SL)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Chemistry (HL / SL)
  • Physics (SPH4U): Physics (HL / SL)
  • The complete Baccalauréat général, including Anglais (terminale)
  • Note: Advanced Placement Examinations and International Baccalaureate credits are also acceptable

French Baccalaureate secondary school qualifications and course equivalents:

  • English (ENG4U / EAE4U): Anglais (terminale)
  • Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U): Spécialité Mathématiques (premiere + terminale)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U): Spécialité Mathématiques (premiere only) / Math complémentaires
  • Biology (SBI4U): Spécialité SVT (Sciences de la vie et de la Terre)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U): Spécialité Physique-Chimie
  • Physics (SPH4U): Spécialité Physique-Chimie

U of T considers home-school applicants for admission to the university. Your application should include the following:

  • a letter stating that you have been home schooled
  • course outlines
  • textbooks used
  • method of evaluation used
  • samples of your written work
  • relevant details of any independent evaluations, including transcripts, if applicable
  • official results of any standardized tests taken such as SAT Reasoning Tests, SAT Subject Tests or Advanced Placement Exams
  • If you are applying to a science or commerce/management program, completion of Ontario Grade 12U/M level courses/Advanced Placement exams in prerequisite subjects is strongly recommended