Out of Province Course Equivalencies

Course Equivalencies

This chart reflects common equivalency for grade and subject levels in other provinces and is intended for information only. The information is not cumulative or historical and may be subject to change without notice. 

Please consult the Office of the Registrar for clarification on acceptable subject equivalencies.

Office of the Registrar
British Columbia & Yukon

Alberta | British Columbia and Yukon

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | English 12, English 12: First Peoples or English Literature 12

  • ELA 30-2 | Tech & Professional Communications 12 or Communications 12

  • Social Studies 30-1 | History 12

  • 30-level Language | 12-level or 12A-level language

  • Other Group A Subjects | Comparative Civilizations 12, Geography 12,  BC First Nations 12, English Literature 12, Economics 12,  Law 12, Accounting 12, Social Justice 12

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Drama 12, Acting 12, Theatre Performance 12, or Theatre Production 12

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Art Foundations 12, ICT Digital Media Development 12, Studio Arts 12, Visual Arts 12 or Studio Art Academy

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Choral Music 12 or Instrumental Music 12 (includes Band, Choir, Strings, Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz)

  • Other Group B Subjects | Dance 12

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Anatomy and Physiology 12

  • Biology 20 | Biology 11 or Life Sciences 11

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 12

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 11

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | ICT: Computer Programming 12

  • Math 30-1 | Principles of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12

  • Math 30-2 | Foundations of Math 12 (may not be presented for admission together with Pre-calculus 12)

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Calculus 12 or AP Calculus 12

  • Math 30 Applied | Applications of Math 12

  • Math 20-1 | Principles of Math 11, Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 11

  • Math 20-2 | Essentials of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11

  • Math 10C | Essentials of Math 10 or Applications of Math 10

  • Physics 30 | Physics 12

  • Physics 20 | Physics 11

  • Other Group C Subjects | Geology 12, AP Environmental Science 12

Group D - Other

  • Other Grade 12 subjects including Western Civilization 12

Manitoba

Alberta | Manitoba

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | 1 credit ELA Focus 40S

  • ELA 30-2 | ELA 40G

  • Social Studies 30-1 | History 40S, Western Civilization 40S or World Issues 40S

  • 30-level Language | 40-S-level language

  • Other Group A Subjects | World/Human Geography 40S, Law 40S, Current Topics in FNMI Studies 40S

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Drama 40S

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Art 40G or Arts 40S

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Music 40S (Band, Choral, String/Orchestra, Guitar, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Band)

  • Other Group B Subjects | n/a

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Biology 40S

  • Biology 20 | Biology 30G or 30S

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 40S

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 30S

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | Computing Science 40S

  • Math 30-1 | Pre-calculus Math 40S

  • Math 30-2 | Applied Mathematics 40S or 40G (May not be presented for admission together with Pre-calculus Math 40S)

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Calculus 40S or Calculus 45S and Advanced Math 45S

  • Math 30 Applied | n/a

  • Math 20-1 | Pre-calculus Math 30S

  • Math 20-2 | Applied Math 30S

  • Math 10C | Applied or Pre-calculus Math 20S

  • Physics 30 | Physics 40S

  • Physics 20 | Physics 30S

  • Other Group C | n/a

Group D - Other

  • Other 40S or 40G level subjects

New Brunswick

Alberta | New Brunswick

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | English Language Arts 121, 122, or Anglais 126B

  • ELA 30-2 | n/a

  • Social Studies 30-1 | Canadian History 122, Native Studies 120

  • 30-level Language | French 121, French 122, Latin 122, 126-Level Language  or French Immersion Language Arts 120

  • Other Group A Subjects | Canadian Geography 120, World Issues 120

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Drama 121, Drama 122, Theatre Arts 120

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Art 121, Art 122, Visual Arts 120

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Music 120, Music 122

  • Other Group B Subjects | n/a

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Biology 121 or 122

  • Biology 20 | Biology 112

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 121 or 122

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 112

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | n/a

  • Math 30-1 | Pre-calculus A120 and B120

  • Math 30-2 | Foundations of Mathematics 120 (may not be presented for admission together with Pre-calculus A120 and B 120)

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Calculus 12 or AP Calculus 12

  • Math 30 Applied | n/a

  • Math 20-1 | Pre-calculus 110

  • Math 20-2 | Foundations of Mathematics 110

  • Math 10C | n/a

  • Physics 30 | Physics 121 or 122

  • Physics 20 | Physics 112

  • Other Group C | Environmental Science 121 or 122

Group D - Other

  • Other 12x-level subjects such as Canadian Lit 120

Newfoundland & Labrador

Alberta | Newfoundland and Labrador

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | ELA 3201

  • ELA 30-2 | ELA 3202

  • Social Studies 30-1 | World History 3201

  • 30-level Language | 3200 level language

  • Other Group A Subjects | World Geography 3202

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Grade 12 drama or Theatre Arts 3220

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Art and Design 3200

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Applied Music 3206

  • Other Group B Subjects | n/a

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Biology 3201

  • Biology 20 | Biology 2201

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 3202

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 2202

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | n/a

  • Math 30-1 | Math 3200

  • Math 30 Pure | Math 3204 or 3205

  • Math 30-2 | Math 3201 (may not be presented for admission together with Math 3200, 3204 and Math 3205)

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Math 3207 or 3208

  • Math 30 Applied | Math 3206

  • Math 20-1 | Mathematics 2204 or 2205

  • Math 20-2 | Math 2206

  • Math 10C | Math 1204

  • Physics 30 | Physics 3204

  • Physics 20 | Physics 2204

  • Other Group C | Earth Systems 3209

Group D - Other

  • Other 32xx (or two 31xx) level subjects such as: Folk Lit 3202, Advanced Writing 3104 and Lang 3104

Nova Scotia

Alberta |  Nova Scotia

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | English 12 or English 12: African Heritage

  • ELA 30-2 | English Communications 12

  • Social Studies 30-1 | Global History 12

  • 30-level Language | 12-level language

  • Other Group A Subjects | Geography 12 or Global Geography 12

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | 12-level Drama

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Art 12

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Music 12 (Band, Strings, Vocals)

  • Other Group B Subjects | n/a

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Biology 12

  • Biology 20 | Biology 11

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 12

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 11

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS (5 credits) | n/a

  • Math 30-1 | Advanced Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12

  • Math 30-2 | Academic Mathematics 12

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Calculus 12

  • Math 30 Applied | n/a

  • Math 20-1 | Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11

  • Math 20-2 | Mathematics Foundations 11

  • Math 10C | n/a

  • Physics 30 | Physics 12

  • Physics 20 | Physics 11

  • Other Group C | Geology 12, Statistics 12

Group D - Other

  • Other Grade 12-level subjects such as: Canadian Lit 12, Economics 12, and African Heritage Lit 12

Ontario

Alberta |  Ontario

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | English (ENG4U), English (EAE4U), or Studies in Literature (ETS4U)

  • ELA 30-2 | English (ENG4C)

  • Social Studies 30-1 | Canada: History, Identity and Culture (CH14U), World History: the West and the World (CHY4U)

  • 30-level Language | Any Native Language Level 4 or 5 (LNADO-LNODO or LNAEO-LNOEO) French (FSF4U), Extended French (FEF4U), French Immersion (FIF4U), Francais (FRARU) or any International Language Level 4 (LBADU-LYXDU)

  • Other Group A Subjects | Canadian and World Issues (CGW4U), World Geography (CGU4U), Classical Civilizations (LW4U), Native Studies: Aboriginal Governance (NDG4M), Native Studies: Issues of Indigenuous Peoples in a Global Context (NDW4M), Economics (CIA4U), Philosophy (HZT4U), Politics (CPW4U), Canadian and International Law (CLN4U), Studies in Literature (ETS4U), Writer's Craft (EWC4U), Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC4U)

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Dramatic Arts (ADG4M), Acting (ADG4M), Production (ADD4M)

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Visual Arts (AVI4M), Illustration (AWK4M), Painting (AWN4M), Photography (AWQ4M), Applied Design (AWD4M)

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Music (AMU4M), Repertoire (AMR4M), Strings (AMS4M), Guitar (AMG4M), Stage Band (AMH4M), Instrumental Band (AMI4M), Vocal/Choral (AMV4M)

  • Other Group B Subjects | Dance (ATC4M), Dance Performance (ATP4M)

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Biology (SBI4U)

  • Biology 20 | Biology (SBI3U or SBI3C)

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry (SCH4U)

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH3C)

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | Computer Studies (ICS4U)

  • Math 30-1 | Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

  • Math 30-2 | Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)

  • Math 30 Applied | Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C)

  • Math 20-1 | Functions (MCR3U) or Functions and Applications (MCF3M)

  • Math 20-2 | Foundations for College Mathematics (MBF3C)

  • Math 10C | Foundations of Mathematics 10 (MFM2D)

  • Physics 30 | Physics (SPH4U)

  • Physics 20 | Physics (SPH3U)

  • Other Group C | Earth and Space Science (SES4U), Science (SNC4M)

Group D - Other

  • Other 4U or 4M subjects such as Philosophy and Law

Prince Edward Island

Alberta | Prince Edward Island

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | English 611 or 621

  • ELA 30-2 | English 631

  • Social Studies 30-1 | History 621

  • 30-level Language | 621-level language

  • Other Group A Subjects | Geography 621

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Drama 621

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Art 621

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Music 621

  • Other Group B Subjects | n/a

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Biology 621

  • Biology 20 | Biology 521

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 611 or 621

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 521

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | n/a

  • Math 30-1 | Mathematics (Algebra) 621B

  • Math 30-2 | Mathematics 621A

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Mathematics 611 (B) (Calculus)

  • Math 30 Applied | n/a

  • Math 20-1 | Mathematics 521 B

  • Math 20-2 | Mathematics 531 A

  • Math 10C | n/a

  • Physics 30 | Physics 621

  • Physics 20 | Physics 521A

  • Other Group C | Oceanography 621, Environmental Science 621

Group D - Other

  • Other one (or two half) credit 6xx level subjects

Quebec

Applicants must present two semesters of CEGEP to meet Alberta Education 30 or 30-1 admission requirement(s).

Alberta |  Quebec

Group A -  Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | Courses numbered in the 603 series (English Literature)

  • ELA 30-2 | Secondary Year 5 English or SLA or ENG 5061-3 & ENG-5062-3

  • Social Studies 30-1 | Courses numbered in the 330 series (History)

  • 30-level Language | Courses numbered in the 601 series (Francais), 602 series (French as a Second Language), 607 to 616 series (Other Languages)

  • Other Group A Subjects | Courses numbered in the 320 series (Geography), 332 series (Ancient Civilizations), 340 Series (Philosophy), 345 Series (Humanities), 383 series (Economics)

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Courses numbered in the 560 series (Theatre)

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Courses numbered in the 510 (Visual Arts), 520 series (Art History)

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Courses numbered in the 550 series (Music)

  • Other Group B Subjects | n/a

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | 101 series (Biology)

  • Biology 20 | Biology 534

  • Chemistry 30 | 202 Series (Chemistry)

  • Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 534

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | n/a

  • Math 30-1 | Series 201 (Excluding Calculus and Statistics)

  • Math 30-2 | n/a

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Series 201 (Calculus 1)

  • Math 30 Applied | n/a

  • Math 20-1 | Math 536

  • Math 20-2 | Math 526

  • Math 10C | n/a

  • Physics 30 | 203 Series (Physics)

  • Physics 20 | Physics 534

  • Other Group C | 320 series (Physical Geography)

Group D - Other

  • Other subjects such as: Humanities (345) or Sociology (387)

Saskatchewan

Alberta | Saskatchewan

Group A - Humanities

  • ELA 30-1 | ELA A30 and B30

    • *Note: Francophone or French Immersion applicants who present a 30 level Francais or French Language Arts course (FLA) need only present ELA A30 or B30 to meet the English Language Arts 30-1 requirement

  • ELA 30-2 | n/a

  • Social Studies 30-1 | Social Studies 30, History 30 or Etudes Sociales 30

  • 30-level Language | 30-level Language

  • Other Group A Subjects | Native Studies 30, Sciences Sociales Fransakois 30

Group B - Fine Arts

  • Drama 30 | Drama 30, Theatre 30

  • Art 30, Art 31, or Applied Graphic Arts 35 | Arts Education 30, Visual Arts 30

  • Music 30 or Music 35 | Choral 30, Band 30, Music 30, Orchestra 30

  • Other Group B Subjects | Dance 30

Group C - Sciences

  • Biology 30 | Biology 30

  • Biology 20 | Health Science 20 or Environmental Science 20

  • Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 30

  • Chemistry 20 | Physical Science 20

  • Computer Science - Advanced level CTS
    (5 credits) | Computer Science 30

  • Math 30-1 | Math B30 and Math C30 or Pre-calculus 30

  • Math 30-2 | Foundations of Math 30 (may not be presented for admission together with Pre-calculus 30)

  • Math 31 (Calculus) | Calculus 30

  • Math 30 Applied | Math A30 or B30

  • Math 20-1 | Math 20 (Core) Pre-calculus

  • Math 20-2 | Math 20 (core) Foundations of Math 20

  • Math 10C | Math 10 (core) Foundations of Math & Pre-calculus 10

  • Physics 30 | Physics 30

  • Physics 20 | Physical Science 20

  • Other Group C | Math A30 (may not be presented for admission with Math B30/Math C30 and Calculus 30)

Group D - Other

  • Other one (or two half) credit 30-level subjects such as: Christian Ethics 30, Economics 30