High School

Students entering the Bachelor of Interior Design degree program from high school are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with at least a 65% average in six courses including:

• English, Grade 12
• One Math, Grade 11 or Grade 12 at the U/M level or equivalent
• Four or five other Grade 12 subjects at the U/M level or equivalent; with a minimum of six Grade 12 courses

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

• Official high school transcript*
• Resume
• Statement of Interest
• Completed online application
• Application fee of $75

College and University

Students entering from another university or college will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates of a college or university program will be considered for transfer credits upon request. Students are required to provide:

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
• Resume
• Statement of Interest
• Completed online application
• Application fee of $75

Have any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

Mature Student

A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved an OSSD or its equivalent, and who is at least 19 years old on or before the commencement of the program.

Yorkville University’s admissions policy for mature students creates a pathway to enrollment for those who can demonstrate academic competence equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates.

Mature students will be evaluated on the successful completion of courses at the post-secondary level or through proficiency assessments, and are required to provide:

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
• Resume
• Statement of Interest
• Completed online application
• Application fee of $75

*All official transcripts need to be sealed and stamped, and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in the following ways:

• Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
• Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
• Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
• Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
• Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
• Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
• Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
• Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
• Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
• Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 105.
• Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

If you do not meet the above English language requirements, several options below offer possible routes to admission eligibility:

Yorkville ESL Pathway Program

The ESL Pathway Program enables students who have less than the minimum required IELTS scores to be accepted to Yorkville University programs in Ontario.

The ESL Pathway offers three levels of study focused on improving English language skills in reading, writing and oral comprehension. Each level is 12 weeks in duration and involves 25 hours of instruction per week. All students will have access to ongoing language and international student services during their studies. In Toronto, the ESL Pathway program is only available at the Yonge Street campus.

Oxford Placement Test

Students applying to programs in Ontario without an IELTS score will be asked to complete the Oxford Placement Test to determine their placement in one of the following language proficiency streams:

• Beginner Pathway
• Level 1 of the ESL Pathway Program
• Level 2 of the ESL Pathway Program
• Directly enter their degree/diploma program or with a concurrent English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is available at select campuses concurrently as part of Yorkville University’s programs and counts towards the completion of the degree. There is no additional cost to the program when students take the EAP course.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above

• Students will enroll in the regular academic program

5.5

• Students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an EAP course in Term 1

4.5 to less than 5.5

• Students will have to successfully complete Level 2 of the ESL Pathway Program

4.0 to less than 4.5

• Students will have to successfully complete the Level 1 and Level 2 of the ESL Pathway Program.

Below 4.0

• Students will have to successfully complete Beginner, Level 1 and Level 2 of the ESL Pathway Program.

Any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.