Does Concordia University give transfer credit for IB English A: Literature HL?
Montreal, Quebec
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended Credit Program (ECP); maximum 27 credits across up to 3 HL courses (IB Diploma Programme; under the Career-related Programme, transfer credits are assessed case by case)
💡Expert's Take
At Concordia the value of this credit depends on your program. Concordia's IB Diploma statement admits applicants to the Extended Credit Program and awards English A: Literature HL transfer credit toward it, but that credit reduces what you still have to complete only where Concordia assigns it to a requirement or elective you would otherwise take. Concordia publishes no subject-by-subject IB equivalency, so placement depends on a program-level review rather than a fixed subject mapping.
HL only. The SL version of this subject earns no transfer credit at Concordia, since transfer credit is awarded for HL courses. For the SL entry, see the English A: Literature SL page.
Official award line (IB Diploma, HL):
Minimum score: 4 or higher
Credit granted: 9 transfer credits per HL course toward the 120-credit Extended Credit Program (ECP); maximum 27 transfer credits across up to 3 HL courses
Concordia states that transfer credits and course exemptions will be listed in your offer of admission. That is the IB Diploma Programme rule. Under the Career-related Programme, Concordia assesses transfer credits and course exemptions case by case.
Concordia International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme admission statement
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
9
credit (1 course = 3 credits)
Quebec Resident
~$104/credit
~$936
Potential Tuition Value
Out-of-Province
~$324-$433/credit
~$2,916 - $3,897
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$1,010-$1,400/credit
~$9,090 - $12,600
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by faculty)
*Fall 2026 per-credit rates. International varies by faculty (Arts and Science, Engineering/CS, JMSB). Values assume the award replaces tuition you would otherwise pay. Actual cash savings can be $0 under flat-rate or full-time billing unless credit reduces a billed term or time to completion.
📊 Compare English A: Literature HL at Other Universities
See how English A: Literature HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ENGL 1XXX (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | English 1015.03 + English 1025.03 = 6 credit hours… | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | English 1115 and Arts 1-10* (*Unspecified First Ye… | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | ENGL 1XX (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | ENGLISH 1XXX (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | ENGL 1090 + ENGL 1191 | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU ENGL 111 (3), ENGL 1XX (3) or WL 102 (3), WL 1… | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | ENGL 100-level (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | ENGL_V 1st-year level (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | 3 units junior English | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | ENGL 1080 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | ENGL 1200 Representative Literary Works | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: ENGL 1001 & unassigned 1st-year ENGL (… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ENG 1100 + ENG 1120 (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | ENGL 100 + ENGL 110 | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | ENG 110.6 = 6 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | ENG1**Y (St. George/UTM); ENGA**H + ENGA**H (UTSC) | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | ENSH 101 (1.5 units) and ENSH 102 (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | ENGL 1XX (0.5 units) — Elective credit | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | English 1020E (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | AP/EN 1001 3.0 + AP/EN 1002 3.0 (6 credits) | View estimate | → |
Tip: Open a university to compare same-province, out-of-province, and international tuition values. Flat-rate or full-time billing can make the immediate cash saving $0.
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from Concordia University official sources and verified community reports. It is NOT a substitute for official academic advising. Always confirm with your advisor before making decisions.
Last updated: July 2026
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