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The International Development Studies (IDS) programs equip students with a comprehensive analysis of global development challenges by integrating multiple academic fields, cultural perspectives, and, for Specialist Co-op participants, hands-on international fieldwork. These rigorous programs cater to ambitious, independent learners committed to academic excellence and advocating for social justice concerning poverty, inequity, and systemic injustice. IDS students demonstrate leadership, pursue personal growth, strive to address societal and ecological challenges, value collaborative efforts, and maintain high accountability standards. Their multidisciplinary interests bridge social sciences, arts, and environmental studies, all grounded in a deep commitment to ethical responsibility.
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Six 4U/M courses, including:
English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum scores required for the different TOEFL tests are:
Internet-based Test:
Minimum Requirement: total score of 100 + 22 on Writing
Discretionary Range: total score 89-99 + 22 on Writing
Cambridge Assessment English C1: Advanced or C2: Proficiency: A minimum overall score of 180, with at least 170 in each component.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): The minimum requirement is a total score of 4.5, and no part below 4.