Does University of Guelph give transfer credit for IB English A: Language and Literature HL?
Guelph, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
Unspecified Humanities credit (0.50 credits)
Generic Credit: Unassigned credit, not a specific course. How it applies to your degree is determined by your faculty, and it may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.
💡Expert's Take
IB English A: Language and Literature HL at Guelph earns generic Humanities transfer credit, not a specified English course. You receive 0.50 credits toward your graduation total, but the credit is not mapped to any particular course in the English program and does not satisfy course-specific requirements or prerequisites. (Guelph's IB table uses the internal code "HUMN 9110" for this award. That is not a real course you can find in the calendar; it is a placeholder code the university uses to assign transfer credit in the Humanities area without tying it to a specific course.)
Guelph's IB equivalency table lists "Language A: Language and Literature" as HUMN 9110 for all languages, including English. A separate "English I" row awards ENGL*1080 (Foundations in Critical Reading and Writing), but that row corresponds to IB English A: Literature, not Language and Literature. The distinction matters because ENGL*1080 is the required gateway course for the English major, minor, area of concentration, and Creative Writing minor, and it is the prerequisite for ENGL*2080 (Foundations in Literary Scholarship). Generic Humanities credit does not satisfy that requirement or clear that prerequisite.
What to watch for:
- English majors and minors still need ENGL*1080. Since the IB award is generic Humanities credit, students in the English major, English minor, area of concentration, or Creative Writing minor will still need to take ENGL*1080 as a normal first-year requirement. The IB credit does not reduce your English course load.
- The 2.0 credit cap. Guelph caps total IB transfer credit at 2.0 credits across all HL subjects combined. This award uses 0.50 of that budget for generic credit only. If you are bringing in multiple HL scores, consider whether other IB awards that clear specific course requirements or prerequisites would be a better use of your cap room.
- No SL credit. English A: Language and Literature SL does not qualify for any transfer credit at Guelph. Only Higher Level scores of 5 or above are eligible.
Practical path forward:
- If you are pursuing an English-focused program, plan to take ENGL*1080 in your first semester regardless of the IB credit. The generic Humanities award counts toward your total graduation credits but does not replace ENGL*1080 in your program requirements.
- Weigh this credit against your other IB awards. Since generic Humanities credit provides only graduation-total value (no prerequisite clearing, no specific requirement satisfaction), other HL subjects that award specified course credit may deliver more value within the 2.0 credit cap.
- Confirm with Guelph Admissions. The IB table's distinction between "English I" and "Language A: Language and Literature" is not fully spelled out. If you believe your IB English A: Language and Literature background should qualify for ENGL*1080 specifically, contact Admission Services to ask whether a specified English credit can be considered.
Official award line (IB English A: Language and Literature HL):
Minimum score: 5 or higher
Credit granted: Unspecified Humanities credit (0.50 credits)
Internal code: HUMN 9110 (not a real course; Guelph uses 9110-series codes as placeholders for generic transfer credit in a subject area)
Guelph IB & AP Equivalency Table ("Language A: Language and Literature" → HUMN 9110)
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
0.25
Guelph credits
Guelph charges flat tuition at 2.0 credits or more. Savings generally require a lower billed course load or an earlier final term.
Ontario Resident
~$1,217-$2,257/1.0 Guelph credit
~$304 - $564
Potential Tuition Value
(BA/BSc to BEng)
Out-of-Province
~$1,481-$2,744/1.0 Guelph credit
~$370 - $686
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$7,425-$11,241/1.0 Guelph credit
~$1,856 - $2,810
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by program)
*2025-26 tuition-only rates; 0.5-credit course rate doubled. 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: Language and Literature HL at Other Universities
See how English A: Language and 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 | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | ENGL 1991W.03 + ENGL 1992W.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 | St. John's: ENGL 1090 + ENGL 1191 Grenfell: Englis… | 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 | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | 2 Language LLS | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | C LIT 100-level (3 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 ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | ENGL 1200 Representative Literary Works | 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 100-level ATWP course (1.… | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | ENGL 1XX (0.5 units) — Elective credit | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | ENGL-1xxx (1st Year English Course) | 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 | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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Last updated: July 2026
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