Does Memorial University of Newfoundland give transfer credit for IB French B HL?
St. John's, NL
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
FREN 1501 + FREN 1502
💡Expert's Take
French B HL with a 4 earns 6 credit hours at Memorial (FREN 1501 + FREN 1502 under the 2025-2026 IB transfer credit chart). Standard Level with a 4 also earns credit (FREN 1500 + 1501) on the same chart, so SL is not "no credit" at MUN.
The non-obvious point is placement, not the credit. Even though the IB chart awards intro-level courses (FREN 1501 + FREN 1502), the St. John's French criteria chart lists "Students who have completed IB French" as an entry pathway to FREN 2100 (Intermediate French I), alongside high-grade French immersion and AP 4 or 5. Note, however, that FREN 2100's published prerequisite is "FREN 1502 with a grade of at least 60%", and IB transfer credit is recorded without a grade per University Regulation 4.4. Strong-background students are directed to contact the department for permission to register, so do not assume the registration system will admit you to FREN 2100 automatically.
What to watch for:
- Native or near-native French speakers are normally not granted credit for first-year French in their native language (see Regulation 15.13.2); placement is set in consultation with the Department.
- Students aiming at a French Major, Minor, or Honours face a hard cap of no more than 6 credit hours at the 1000 level in each program, plus a 6-transfer-credit-hour cap on the Minor specifically. The IB award fills, rather than extends, that allowance.
- A departmental placement test may be required; per 15.13.2.6 Transfer Credit for French Courses, the result can influence the number and level of transfer credits awarded.
- Credit is only granted once an official transcript is sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization; predicted scores and school-issued documents do not qualify.
If you want a different placement (for example, retaking FREN 1501 or 1502 to improve standing): per the French regulations preamble, returning to a previously completed course to improve standing is permitted only with the permission of the Head of the Department. MUN's published transfer-credit pages do not list a self-serve form to decline IB course-based credit, so the practical route is split by question type, as the Registrar's transfer-credits page directs: process and status to transfer.credit@mun.ca, and program applicability to your academic advisor or advice@mun.ca. For St. John's higher-level French placement, the published contact is the Manager of Academic Programs at mllcprograms@mun.ca; Grenfell students are routed to the program chair via the Grenfell section of the French criteria chart.
Official award line (IB French B, Higher Level):
Minimum score: 4
Credit granted (St. John's and Grenfell campuses): FREN 1501 + FREN 1502 (6 credit hours)
Memorial University of Newfoundland: International Baccalaureate transfer credit chart
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
6
Tuition per Credit*
~$225
Est. Savings*
~$1,350
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with Memorial University of Newfoundland's official sources before making decisions.
📊 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 | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | FRSL 1XX (6 credits) | $2,520 | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | FREN 1999.06 = 6 credit hours | $2,052 | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | FREN Jr.6 = 6 credit units | $1,554 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | FR 1*** 6.0 (6 credits, unspecified level 1) | $1,458 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | French 1020 TRN, 1.0 credit (generic transfer cred… | $1,440 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | FREN 150 (6.0 units) | $1,398 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU FREN 1XX (6), or SFU FREN 1XX (3) + WL 1XX (3)… | $1,398 | → | |
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | FREN 1XXX (1.0) | $1,365 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | FLS 1XXX (6 units) | $1,320 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | FREN 100-level (6 units) | $1,302 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | 6 units of unspecified Level 1 French | $1,200 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | FSL1**Y / FRE1**Y / FREA**Y (1.0 FCE) — varies by … | $659 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | FREN 213 | $597 | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | FRAN 180 (3 units) | $555 | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | FR 1XX (0.5 units) — Elective credit | $450 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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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: December 2025
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