Science and Aviation admission requirements for Ontario high school students
Program requirements
- English 4U (ENG4U) -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Advanced Functions 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Calculus and Vectors 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
- Two of:
- Biology 4U
- Chemistry 4U
- Earth and Space Science 4U
- Mathematics of Data Management 4U
- Physics 4U
If you're a Permanent Resident of Canada or an international student, the Aviation Language Proficiency Demonstration (ALPD) is also required.
Admission average
- Mid-80s
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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.
Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a screening process by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre that includes
- a program briefing session,
- Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification, and
- an Aviation Language Proficiency Test (for Permanent Residents and visa students only.)
- The medical certification must be completed prior to writing the test.
Admitted students
If you receive an offer of admission, you should book a medical fitness appointment with an approved Civil Aviation Medical Examiner as soon as possible. You should not accept your Offer of Admission until you have the results of your medical exam since results could be disqualify you from flight training.
Next steps
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