Does University of Windsor give transfer credit for IB French A: Language and Literature HL?
Windsor, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
FREN-1410 (Introduction to Literary Studies)
💡Expert's Take
On UWindsor's IB Equivalencies table this subject appears as "Français Langue A: langue et littérature" (HL) awarding FREN-1410 (Introduction to Literary Studies). The value isn't just the 3 credit hours, it is which course FREN-1410 is: the named prerequisite for most French Studies literature courses (FREN-2520, 2530, 2550, 2570, 2840, 3530, 3540, 3560, 3580, 3830, 3850). Awarding it on the basis of IB opens the door to the 2000-level literature stream in one step.
Two caveats inside that door. First, the required Honours capstone FREN-3570 (Contemporary Critical Theory) takes "FREN-1410, plus one additional course in literature," and the literature versions of FREN-4000 to 4960 Special Topics carry the same extra-literature-course prerequisite. So the unlock reaches most of the 2000-level catalogue but not the upper-year gatekeepers. Second, FREN-1410 is a literature course; it does not substitute for the Language Training stream (FREN-1210 and FREN-1220), which is sequenced and which native or advanced-proficiency students should clear with departmental placement advising before registering.
What to watch for:
- The "5 or higher" threshold matches applicants following the standard exam requirements; under revised IBDP requirements (as determined by UWindsor for a given assessment session) the published bar is "'6' or more." Confirm which set applies to your transcript.
- The 10-course / 30 credit-hour cap is across all approved IB awards on your transcript, not HL-only. Several SL subjects also appear on the same equivalency table, so any eligible SL credits you claim count against the same ceiling.
- UWindsor's transfer FAQ states "you cannot decline transfer credit; however, you can repeat a course that you earned transfer credit for at UWindsor" and have the UWindsor grade replace the transfer credit on your record. The choice is at the point of releasing the IB transcript, not after assessment.
Official award line (Français Langue A: langue et littérature, HL):
Minimum score: 5 or higher
Credit granted: FREN-1410 (Introduction to Literary Studies)
Credits earned: 3
FREN-1410 catalogue entry
UWindsor International Baccalaureate Equivalencies table (Transfer to UWindsor)
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
3
Tuition per Credit*
~$240
Est. Savings*
~$720
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with University of Windsor's official sources before making decisions.
📊 Compare French A: Language and Literature HL at Other Universities
See how French A: Language and Literature HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | FREN 1XX (6 credits) | $2,520 | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | ASSC 1999.06 (elective) | $2,052 | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | FREN 122.3 + FREN 125.3 = 6 credit units | $1,554 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | AP/FR 1*** 6.0 (6 credits, unspecified level 1) | $1,458 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | French 1910 (1.0 credit) | $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 credit) | $1,365 | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | French 1501 + French 1502 | $1,350 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | FRA 1710 + FRA 1720 (6 units) | $1,320 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | FREN 100-level (3 units) + FREN 211 (3 units) | $1,302 | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | FREN_V 401 + FREN_V 402 (6 credits) | $1,242 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | 6 units of unspecified Level 1 French | $1,200 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | HUMN 9110 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | FRE1**Y (1.0 credit) | $659 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | FREN 227 | $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 | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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Last updated: December 2025
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