Does Concordia University give transfer credit for IB French B 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
A 4 or higher on French B HL clears Concordia's IB threshold, so the result does earn transfer credit. The part the box cannot show you is the kind of credit: Concordia does not publish a subject-specific French B HL course equivalency, so the exact credits and any course exemptions are confirmed in your offer of admission rather than pre-mapped to a named French course.
The rule itself is published in advance for IB Diploma students, not decided case by case. Career-related Programme candidates are the exception: Concordia assesses their transfer credits and course exemptions case by case. What your offer settles is how it applies to you, including which courses ultimately count and whether any course exemptions come with the award. Once assigned, transfer credits may count toward your program of study or toward your electives, depending on how an advisor assesses them against your degree.
What to watch for:
- The award is capped at up to 3 HL courses, to a maximum of 27 credits. If you present more than three qualifying HL results, only three can be counted, so confirm which ones through your offer or with admissions advising.
- Standard Level earns nothing here: Concordia awards IB transfer credit for HL courses only, so French B SL is not eligible (see the French B SL page).
Official award line (IB Diploma, French B HL):
Minimum score: 4 or higher
Credit granted: 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended Credit Program (ECP); maximum 27 credits across up to 3 HL courses
Career-related Programme: transfer credits and course exemptions are assessed case by case.
Concordia University, International high school admissions (IB Diploma Programme)
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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 French B HL at Other Universities
See how French B HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | FREN 1XXX (1.0) | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | FREN 1999.06 = 6 credit hours | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | CSA | Assessed individually: Lakehead's table says each … | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | FRSL 1XX (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | 6 units of unspecified Level 1 French | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | FREN 1501 + FREN 1502 | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | FREN 150 (6.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU FREN 1XX (6), or SFU FREN 1XX (3) + WL 1XX (3)… | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | 2 Language LLS | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | FREN 100-level (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | FREN_V 301 + FREN_V 302 (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | FREN 213 | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | FREN 1200: French 1 (6) | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | FLS 1XXX (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | Individual evaluation | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | Fren Jr.3 = 3 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | FSL1**Y / FRE1**Y / FREA**Y (1.0 FCE), varies by c… | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | FRAN 180 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | FR 1XX (0.5 units), elective credit | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | French 1020 TRN, 1.0 credit (generic transfer cred… | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | FR 1*** 6.0 (6 credits, unspecified level 1) | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | N/A | Not yet verified | — | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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: August 2026
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