Does University of Saskatchewan give transfer credit for IB English A: Literature HL?
Saskatoon, SK
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
ENG 110.6 = 6 credit units
💡Expert's Take
IB English A: Literature HL at a score of 5 or higher earns ENG 110.6 at USask -- the standard 6-credit introductory English block. USask caps introductory English at 6 credit units across ENG 110, 111, 112, 113, and 114 combined, so this transfer credit fills that block entirely. IB English A: Literature SL earns no credit.
ENG 110.6 is listed as eligible toward the College of Arts and Science English Language Writing Requirement, though how those 6 credit units apply within a specific program depends on your degree structure -- confirm the fit with an advisor. ENG 110.6 also generally satisfies the standard 100-level English prerequisite for 200-level ENG courses, which the English department lists as requiring 6 credit units at the 100 level.
What to watch for:
- After accepting ENG 110.6, you generally cannot take ENG 110, 111, 112, 113, or 114 for additional credit -- those fall within the same 6 cu cap. The one named exception is ENG 120.3 (Introduction to Creative Writing), which may still be taken in addition to the 6 credit units.
- If you are pursuing an English major or minor, speak with the department academic advisor early to confirm how ENG 110.6 counts within your specific program requirements before finalizing your first-year plan.
For most students, accepting this credit is straightforward: it satisfies a foundational prerequisite block and avoids repeating work already demonstrated at a high level. If you decide to decline transfer credit, USask requires you to consult an academic advisor in your college and complete the official Decline Transfer Credit Form. Note that the decision is final and cannot be reversed, and you must decline before attempting and/or completing 30 credit units of study.
Official award line (IB English A: Literature HL):
Minimum score: 5 or higher
Credit granted: ENG 110.6 = 6 credit units
Standard Level: No credit awarded
USask Admissions: International Baccalaureate transfer credit table
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit unit (1 class = 3)
Saskatchewan Resident
~$269-$409/credit unit
~$1,612 - $2,454
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Edwards Business)
Out-of-Province
~$269-$409/credit unit
~$1,612 - $2,454
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Edwards Business)
International
~$1,300-$1,979/credit unit
~$7,801 - $11,877
Potential Tuition Value
(domestic rate times 4.84)
*2026-27 tuition-only annual program totals divided by a standard 30-credit-unit load; Engineering sets the upper end. 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 | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | 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 | 4/7 | 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 | HUMN 9110 (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 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 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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