British-Patterned

General Admission Requirements

  • At least five different IGCSE or GCSE or Ordinary Level academic subjects
  • English at IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary Level or higher level (AS/A Level) is required for admission
  • Four different Advanced Subsidiary academic subjects or three different Advanced Level/International Advanced Level academic subjects. A Levels are preferred for admission to more competitive programs like Computer Science and Rotman Commerce.  
  • Prerequisites should be presented at Advanced Level or Advanced Subsidiary Level. For more competitive programs like Computer Science and Rotman Commerce, Advanced Level Math is recommended.  
  • The following math courses will satisfy the Calculus prerequisite for science and business programs: 
    • Math A Level
    • Math AS Level
    • Cambridge Pre-U: A Level Math or Principal Subject 
  • Some programs of study may require additional high school subjects as prerequisites for specific courses in the first year or for entry into a specific program in the second year. Review our admission categories
  • Supplemental applications are required for admission consideration to the Computer Science and Rotman Commerce admission categories.

Requirements for Cambridge Pre-University Program

  • The Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate (3 Principal Subjects) or the full Cambridge International Pre-U diploma including 3 Principal Subjects (or a combination of Advanced Level academic subjects and Principal Subjects), Global Perspectives and Independent Research Report (GPR). 
  • Mathematics Advanced or Principal Level is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite. 
  • Other prerequisites should be presented at Advanced Level or as Principal Subjects. Some programs may consider excellent GCSE Level results for fulfilling a prerequisite. 

*The admission requirements listed below are recommendations. Meeting these minimums does not guarantee admission. 

Admission Category Required Subjects Recommended Admission Range* Recommended Minimum Range for Required High School Subjects
Computer Science 

English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level;

Math AS/A Level, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject 
 

GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 8 to 9s

A Level Predicted Grades: As and A*s
 

English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE

Mathematics: A or A* at A Level
 

Humanities  English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level

GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 6 to 9

A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs
 

English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE
Life Sciences 

English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level; 

Math AS/A Level Math, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject
 

GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 7 to 9

A Level Predicted Grades: Predicted As and Bs

English:  A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE

Mathematics: A or B at A Level
 

Mathematical and Physical Sciences 

English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level;

Math AS/A Level, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject
 

GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 7 to 9

A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs
 

English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE

Mathematics: A or B at A Level
 

Rotman Commerce 

English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level;

Math AS/A Level, or Cambridge Pre-U: Advanced Level Math or Principal Subject
 

GCSE Level: A or higher, or 7 to 9

A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs
 

English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE

Mathematics: A or A* at A Level  
 

Social Sciences  English IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary/Principal/AS/A Level

GCSE Level: As and Bs, or 7 to 9

A Level Predicted Grades: As and Bs
 

English: A or B, or 7 to 9 at GCSE

    Admission Decisions

    • If you will be writing your Advanced Level/Principal Subject examinations in the 2023-24 academic year, you will be considered for a provisional offer of admission based on your A Level result predictions and final GCSE results. 
    • All examinations must be conducted by an examination authority located in the UK or an equivalent authority elsewhere. 
    • Applied Advanced Level subjects are not an ideal preparation for our programs.  
    • General Paper, General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, and Key Skills are not acceptable. 
    • Detailed information on completing your application is available on our How to Apply page
    • If you selected the Computer Science or Rotman Commerce admission categories, you will have the option of selecting a second admission category for consideration on the JOIN U of T portal. Selecting a second admission category does not affect eligibility for your first-choice category. Admission is subject to space availability and will be evaluated after all first-choice applicants have been considered. Please note: Choosing an alternate admission category does not guarantee admission to your second-choice program.  

    English Language Proficiency

    • If your first language is not English, you may be required to present proof of English language proficiency.
    • You can satisfy the English language proficiency requirement if you have a minimum final grade of “B” (“6” in reformed qualifications) in GCSE/IGCSE/GCE Ordinary Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language;  
    • OR a minimum final or predicted grade of “C” in GCE A Level/AS Level/AICE English or English Language. 

    Transfer Credits

    • GCE students may receive transfer credit for some courses — more information will be provided at the time of admission.