Does University of Manitoba give transfer credit for IB French A: Language and Literature SL?
Winnipeg, MB
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
FREN 1200: French 1 (6)
💡Expert's Take
UM's IB chart awards this credit under a single broader row, "French A or B (higher or standard)," which covers French A: Language and Literature SL. A minimum result of 4 qualifies for FREN 1200: French 1 (6 credit hours), per UM's AP and IB approved courses for credit chart. AP and IB awards are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Program fit is the central issue for French majors and minors. The current French, B.A. General Year 1 plan requires either FREN 1192 + FREN 1194 (Français pour bilingues et francophones 1 and 2) or FREN 1202 + FREN 1204 (Intermediate French 1 and 2); FREN 1200 is not the named first-year pair. All four of those courses are listed as mutually exclusive with FREN 1200 in the French course descriptions, so claiming the FREN 1200 award can prevent taking the program-required pair for credit. Students heading toward a French major, minor, or Honours degree should obtain Faculty of Arts or French, Spanish and Italian Department confirmation that the FREN 1200 award satisfies the relevant program requirement before submitting the AP/IB credit form.
Claiming AP and IB credit is opt-in. UM states that "Acceptance of these credits is not compulsory; you must indicate your intention to claim credit by completing a Request for University Credit for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Results form" (Transfer credit information). Confirm in advance whether the FREN 1200 award fits the intended French program, elective category, prerequisite chain, and GPA or admission context. Direct AP and IB form processing questions to evaluations@umanitoba.ca, and direct French placement and program-applicability questions to the French, Spanish and Italian Department or the Faculty of Arts.
Official award row (French A or B, higher or standard):
Minimum score: 4
Credit granted: FREN 1200: French 1 (6)
IB transfer-grade mapping: 4 = B, 5 = B+, 6 = A, 7 = A+
AP and IB approved courses for credit consideration (PDF), International Baccalaureate section
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)
Manitoba Resident
~$164-$213/credit hour
~$984 - $1,279
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Asper Business)
Out-of-Province
~$164-$213/credit hour
~$984 - $1,279
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Asper Business)
International
~$683-$896/credit hour
~$4,101 - $5,374
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by faculty)
*2026-27 tuition-only rates. 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 | → | |
| 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 Manitoba 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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