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	U of T (St. George) International Foundation Program – Architecture, Landscape and Design OUAC TUI Remove	Renison Social Developmental Studies and Bachelor of Social Work Double Degree OUAC WSS Remove	McMaster Social Sciences I OUAC ML Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”	80–83%“Low 80's”	80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	This program is open to academically qualified international students whose English proficiency test results do not meet the University of Toronto's English-language requirement.	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)	English 4U * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics. * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes You must complete an online supplementary application. More details Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	950
What you study	Architecture Design English StudiesLandscape & Garden Design	Psychology Social Policy Social Work Sociology	Anthropology Economics Health Informatics Human Geography
What it is	This is a one-year English and design foundation program for international students whose English skills need strengthening before entering architecture or design studies. You take intensive English classes alongside introductory courses in architecture, landscape design, and visual design to build both language ability and design thinking. It suits international students who have strong potential but need to reach the English proficiency standard the university requires for direct entry into degree programs.	This program combines a degree in the social sciences with professional training as a social worker. You study human behaviour, social policy, and sociology in the first part, then move into specialized social work practice and ethics. It suits people who want both a broad understanding of society and the credentials to work directly with individuals, families, and communities facing challenges.	Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	criminology geography political science psychology sociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	None published by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	Renison University College on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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