Does University of British Columbia (Okanagan) give transfer credit for IB French A: Language and Literature SL?
Kelowna, BC
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
FREN_O 122 (3) and FREN_O 123 (3) - total 6 credits
💡Expert's Take
A Standard Level result that actually pays, which is rare at UBC. The Okanagan table carries a single French A SL row covering both English-language streams, awarding FREN_O 122 and FREN_O 123 for a 5. These are named courses, not generic credit.
The award is identical to what French B HL earns, so a Standard Level French A result is worth exactly as much here as a Higher Level French B result. The Higher Level French A streams go further, reaching FREN_O 222 and 223, the pair that opens the 300-level courses.
What to watch for:
- Placement rules may exclude you from these courses anyway. The Calendar bars FREN_O 122 and 123 to students who completed Francais Immersion 12 or who sit at CEFR level B1 or higher.
- Vancouver awards a higher level. Its French A SL row gives FREN_V 301 and 302. Credits are assessed per campus and re-evaluated if you move.
Official award line (IB French A: Language and Literature SL, UBC Okanagan):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: FREN_O 122 (3) and FREN_O 123 (3), 6 credits
Listed on the chart as a single French A SL row.
UBC Okanagan first-year credit table, International Baccalaureate
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit (1 course = 3 credits)
British Columbia Resident
~$207-$306/credit
~$1,240 - $1,838
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Management)
Out-of-Province
~$207-$306/credit
~$1,240 - $1,838
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Management)
International
~$1,718-$2,223/credit
~$10,306 - $13,336
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Commerce; 2026 cohort)
*2026-27 tuition-only rates; international rates are cohort-locked. 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 | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | French 1500 + French 1501 | 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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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from University of British Columbia (Okanagan) 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: July 2026
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