Does York University give transfer credit for IB English A: Language and Literature HL?
Toronto, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
AP/EN 1001 3.0 + AP/EN 1002 3.0 (6 credits)
💡Expert's Take
At a score of 5 or higher, York's IB credit table maps English A: Language and Literature HL to AP/EN 1001 3.0 and AP/EN 1002 3.0 (6 credits). York frames the table as a guide and notes that transfer credit is "assessed based [on] each student's academic program," so the mapping is program-dependent, not an automatic entitlement.
The awarded pair (AP/EN 1001 + AP/EN 1002) is one of four first-year options LA&PS accepts into the English major or minor: "EN 1001 3.0 and AP/EN 1002 3.0 OR AP/EN 1101 6.0 OR AP/EN 1102 6.0 OR AP/EN 1103 6.0." The IB award satisfies the first-year course requirement on paper; whether it also satisfies the department's continuation rule (a D or better in 1001 and a C or better in 1002) is not addressed in York's public materials and should be confirmed with the Department of English.
What to watch for:
- The English major and minor cap 1000-level English at six credits toward the program. AP/EN 1001 + 1002 already fills that cap.
- To continue in the English major or minor, York requires a final grade of D or better in AP/EN 1001 and C or better in AP/EN 1002. It is not stated whether an IB transfer-credit entry (which typically appears without a letter grade) meets that threshold, so ask the Department of English before assuming the IB award counts toward continuation.
- SL English A: Language and Literature is not listed on York's IB table; inferred from York's HL-only policy (HL with a score of 5+), SL: no credit.
The Registrar's Office publishes a narrow adjustment process: supporting documentation must be submitted within one academic term of admission, after which reassessment is only available on a program change. The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar adds a forfeiture rule: "If a student is granted a course exclusion and chooses to repeat the exclusion while at York, transfer credit granted will be forfeited."
Official award line (English A: Language and Literature HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: AP/EN 1001 3.0 + AP/EN 1002 3.0 (6 credits)
York University, Advanced Secondary and Other Pre-University Programs (IB Diploma credit table)
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit (1 course = 3 credits)
Ontario Resident
~$204-$319/credit
~$1,224 - $1,914
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts and Science to Engineering)
Out-of-Province
~$225-$352/credit
~$1,349 - $2,111
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$1,236-$1,312/credit
~$7,416 - $7,874
Potential Tuition Value
*2025-26 tuition-only rates; 2026-27 tables not yet populated. 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: Language and Literature HL at Other Universities
See how English A: Language and 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 | ENGL 1991W.03 + ENGL 1992W.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 | St. John's: ENGL 1090 + ENGL 1191 Grenfell: Englis… | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU ENGL 111 (3), ENGL 1XX (3) or WL 102 (3), WL 1… | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | 2 Language LLS | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | C LIT 100-level (3 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 | Unspecified Humanities credit (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | ENGL 1200 Representative Literary Works | 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 SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | ENG 110.6 = 6 credit units | 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 100-level ATWP course (1.… | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | ENGL 1XX (0.5 units) — Elective credit | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | ENGL-1xxx (1st Year English Course) | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | English 1020E (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from York University 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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