Grades & Credential Recognition
Grades & Credential Recognition (Canada)
How grades and qualifications are recognised for Canadian admission — provincial GPA mapping, IB/A-Level recognition, prerequisites, and WES/IQAS/ICES evaluation.
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- How Provincial Grades and Percentages Map to GPA in CanadaWhy there is no single Canada-wide GPA · How the main provincial systems are read · From percentage to grade point
- How Canadian Universities Recognise the IB and A-LevelsIB and A-Levels are well-understood in Canada · How IB Diploma results are used · How A-Level grades are used
- Subject Prerequisites Canadian Universities Require for AdmissionWhat a subject prerequisite is · Common prerequisite patterns · How foreign subjects are matched to Canadian equivalents
- Credential Evaluation Bodies in Canada: WES, IQAS, ICES and Others ComparedWhat a credential evaluation is — and when you need one · The designated organizations · How to choose by purpose and province
- How Foreign School and Diploma Systems Are Recognised for Canadian AdmissionRecognition means equivalency, not a fixed conversion · How major systems are typically read · Minimum standing and program fit
Guides for Canada
5 of 5 guides in this hub are for Canada.
How Canadian Universities Recognise the IB and A-Levels
How Canadian universities read IB Diploma scores and A-Level grades for admission, plus transfer credit and advanced standing — verify each policy.
Read guideSubject Prerequisites Canadian Universities Require for Admission
How program-specific prerequisite courses work in Canada, how foreign subjects are matched to Canadian equivalents, and what to do if one is missing.
Read guideStudying in Canada
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