Global Business and Digital Arts admission requirements for Ontario high school students

Program requirements

Any Grade 12 U English -- A minimum grade of 75 is required

Admission average

• Low 80s
• Learn how we calculate your admission average.

Recommended high school courses

Students in GBDA benefit from taking a variety of courses in high school. Classes in business studies, technology, and the arts provide helpful background knowledge for GBDA. However, we don't recommend specific courses or course codes since every high school offers different options.

General requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including all required courses.
• Grade 12 U or M courses must be completed through schools that are accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
• Admission averages depend on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available. The range listed above is based on previous years.

Notes

You need to provide an English language test score if your four most recent years of full-time education have not been in an English language school system.

Next steps

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