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Brescia is pleased to have a diverse community of students from all over the world. The mix of Canadian and International students greatly enhances the richness of student life on campus both inside and outside the classroom.

If you’re thinking about experiencing all that Brescia University College, an affiliate of The University of Western Ontario, has to offer you can request an information package by completing the Request for Information form.

To apply for full time admissions please complete the online 105F application on the Ontario Universities’ Centre web site and apply to Brescia using the International Application Form.

As an applicant you must present official documentation to Brescia’s Registrar’s Office to be considered for admission.

Admission Requirements

See below for a partial listing of entrance requirements for our undergraduate programs by country. Students applying with a General Certificate of Education (GCE) should refer to the GCE Requirements. Applicants applying from the United States of America should refer to U.S. Requirements.

If you are not at this time eligible for first-year university admission you may consider Brescia’s pre-university program, the Preliminary Year. The Preliminary Year is open to both male and female students.

 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Antigua and Barbuda See: Caribbean
Argentina Bachillerato & Ciclo Bàsico Comùn
Aruba V.W.O. Certificate; HAVO for Preliminary Year program
Australia Senior matriculation certificate qualifying for entrance to university
Bahamas Senior Matriculation A levels; including 12 years of secondary school + CSEC, GCSE exams or one year at College of the Bahamas
Bahrain Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate
Barbados CSEC plus GCE A levels; CSEC plus one year at Barbados Community College; see also Caribbean
Belgium Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (academic stream)/Getuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs
Bermuda Bermuda Secondary School Certificate, GCSE or, Post-Graduate year at Saltus Grammar School, or one year at Bermuda College
Brazil Certificado de Conclusao de 2 Grau/concurso Vestibular
Caribbean CSEC or GCSE, and GCE A levels. For additional information see GCE Requirements.
CAPE diploma completed - conditional offer may be based on predicted grades
Central African Republic Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré
Chile Licencia de Educación Media/Prueba de Aptitúd Académica (PAA)
China (P.R.C.) Senior High School Graduation Examination plus Chinese University Entrance Examination
Colombia First-year standing at a recognized university
Denmark Studentereksamen; Højere Forberedelseseksamen Højere Handelseksamen
Dominican Republic Bachillerato
Egypt First-year standing at a recognized university
France Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré; Baccalauréat Technologique; Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignment du Second Degré
Ghana Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations plus University entrance exam
Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
India All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE (after 12 years); Indian School Certificate (awarded by ICSE)
Indonesia Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar S.M.A.
Jamaica See: Caribbean
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho
Kenya Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education
Korea (R.O.K.) Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate plus Academic Aptitude Test
Lebanon Baccalauréat
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
Mexico Bachillerato
Netherlands V.W.O. Certificate
New Zealand Higher School Certificate plus University Entrance Examination
Norway Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
Oman Thanawiya amma
Pakistan Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
Peru First-year standing from a recognized university
Philippines Second-year standing from a recognized university
Poland Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci
Puerto Rico See: United States of America
Qatar Thanawaya Aam Qatari
Russia Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (at Grade 11)
Saint Kitts and Nevis See: Caribbean
Saint Lucia See: Caribbean
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines See: Caribbean
Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah
Singapore Singapore/Cambridge GCE A levels; (See also UK and Commonwealth)
Spain Titulo de Bachillerato plus University entrance exam
Sweden Avgangsbetyg
Switzerland Maturitätszeugnis; Certificat de Maturité; Baccalauréat; Attestato di Maturità; Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificate
Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate
Thailand Mathayom/M6
Trinidad & Tobago See: Caribbean
Turkey Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
United Arab Emirates Tawjihiyya
United Kingdom The General Certificate of Secondary Education and the (UK examining boards), The Cambridge Commonwealth Overseas and High School Certificates. Applicants must offer passes in five subjects, of which two must be Advanced or Principal level, or in four subjects, of which 3 must be at the Advanced or Principal level. Two Advanced Supplementary (AS) levels may be substituted for one Advanced or Principal level except for prerequisite subjects.
United States of America Grade 12 graduation with a minimum 3.0 GPA and SAT Reasoning Test score of 1100. AP tests will also be considered. For additional information see U.S. Requirements.
Venezuela First-year standing at a recognized university
Vietnam Bang Tu Tai (Diploma of General Education)
West Indies See: Caribbean
Yemen Al Thanawiya

 

General Certificate of Education Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to Brescia on the basis of General Certificate of Education Examinations must submit the following:

Admission to the Preliminary Year Program:

  • General Certificate of Education (GCE)/General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with passes in at least five academic subjects at the "O" level (Grade C or higher). These subjects must include English. One of mathematics, science, or a language other than English is recommended.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Certificate, Grades One-Three (effective 1998) at General Proficiency, will be accepted.

Admission to University Programs:

  • Five General Certificate of Education (GCE) / General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) passes of which two must be at the Advanced Level
    OR
    Four General Certificate of Education (GCE) / General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) of which three must be at the Advanced Level.
  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations will be considered a pass if marks obtained are A, B or C.
  • Students who receive a B grade on predicted or final GCE A-level exams will receive transfer credit for those courses approved by the appropriate faculty.

Note: Two Advanced Supplementary (AS) level exams will be considered equivalent to one GCE Advanced (A) level exam except for prerequisites.

High School Applicants from the United States

Students graduating from an accredited High School in the U.S. with high standing (B average), are eligible to apply to first year studies.

Minimum requirements:

  • four grade 12 academic subjects.
  • SAT Reasoning Test = minimum of 1100
  • Grade 12 GPA = minimum of 3.0 gpa

Students not admissible to first-year university programs, may be admissible to Brescia's pre-university qualifying year, the Preliminary Year program.

Advanced Placement Exams

Transfer credit may be granted for AP courses with a grade of 4 out of 5. A maximum of two transfer credits may be awarded. All transfer credit is subject to faculty approval, and some AP courses may not be eligible for transfer credit.

Subjects should include prerequisites for specific degree programs.

 

 
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