Does Memorial University of Newfoundland give transfer credit for IB French A: Language and Literature SL?
St. John's, NL
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
French 1500 + French 1501
💡Expert's Take
SL French A: Language and Literature is awarded credit at Memorial. A minimum grade of 4 yields French 1500 + French 1501 on the IB chart, posted as FREN 1500 + FREN 1501 on the transcript. HL of the same subject lands one course higher at FREN 1501 + 1502.
The credit is real, but the next-step mechanics matter. FREN 1500 is described in the Calendar as a course "for beginners and for students who have had limited exposure to French," and the same Calendar entry for FREN 1501 advises that "Students with a strong background in high-school French should contact the department directly to discuss placement." Where you actually belong should be settled with the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, not assumed from the chart alone.
What to watch for:
- Transfer credit posts without a Memorial grade, but FREN 1502's prerequisite is "FREN 1501 with a grade of at least 60%, or successful completion of French immersion, or by permission of the Head of the Department." Moving directly into 1502 can therefore require a departmental override that the Registrar will not issue automatically.
For students continuing in French, treat this credit as a stepping stone, not an automatic pass into 1502: confirm placement and any required permission with the department at languages@mun.ca before registering. Memorial's French program rules also cap how far this credit goes inside the major or minor: no more than 6 credit hours at the 1000 level may count toward the Minor, Major, or Honours, and program-level transfer-credit caps apply (6 toward the Minor, 12 toward the Major, 24 toward Honours), with a faculty-wide ceiling of 9 first-year and 18 second-year French transfer hours. For evaluation status or transcript questions, contact transfer.credit@mun.ca.
Official award line (French A: Language and Literature, Standard):
Minimum score: 4
Credit granted: French 1500 + 1501
Completed the Higher Level instead? See our French A: Language and Literature HL page for that award.
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit hour (1 course = 3)
Newfoundland and Labrador Resident
~$225/credit hour
~$1,350
Potential Tuition Value
(same rate for NL and other Canadian students)
Out-of-Province
~$225/credit hour
~$1,350
Potential Tuition Value
(same rate for NL and other Canadian students)
International
~$750/credit hour
~$4,500
Potential Tuition Value
*2026-27 tuition-only rates; Memorial froze per-credit tuition at 2025-26 levels. 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 A: Language and Literature SL at Other Universities
See how French A: Language and Literature SL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | CSA | No transfer credit under the IB Diploma Programme … | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | FREN 100-level (3 units) + FREN 211 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | FREN_V 301 + FREN_V 302 (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | FREN 1200: French 1 (6) | View estimate | → | |
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, 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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Other IB Subjects at Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from Memorial University of Newfoundland 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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