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School for the Contemporary Arts
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I'm applying for Spring or Summer 2026
General requirements
- English language requirement
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- A minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (min 70%) or equivalent.
A comprehensive list of all approved Grade 11 and 12 academic courses can be found .
Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.
- A Social Studies 12 course can be used to fulfil the Social Studies 11 requirement. A Social Studies 12 course can be used to fulfil both the Social Studies 11 requirement and a program-specific Social Studies 12 requirement.
Applicants (excluding those applying to Art, Performance & Cinema Studies) are required to submit a supplemental application (audition, interview, or portfolio). For details, please see the School for the Contemporary Arts website.
Grade 11 required courses
Type | Course List B |
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One of: English 11 |
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One of: Math 11 |
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One of: Science 11 |
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One of: Social Studies 11 |
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Grade 12 required courses
Type | Course List A |
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One of: English 12 |
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Two of: |
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Type | Course List B |
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Two additional: From List A or List B |
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I'm applying for Fall 2026 onwards
51社区黑料General requirements
You will need to meet SFU鈥檚 general admission requirements as these apply to all programs. Faculty and program specific admission requirements are listed separately.
- English language requirement
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- Graduate high school
- Have a minimum of five approved academic Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 or equivalent
- Have a minimum grade of 70% or higher in Language Arts 11, English 12, or equivalent
Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved academic Grade 11 and 12 courses, including any specific course requirements set by the faculty or program to which you are applying.
A comprehensive list of approved academic Grade 11 and 12 courses considered in the admission evaluation is available on the approved courses list page.
Equivalent AP or IB courses may be used in place of required courses listed below.
Admissions
Understanding Early and Standard Admission Evaluation
If you are currently completing high school, your application will be reviewed multiple times as new grade information is received through the BC Ministry of Education鈥檚 Student Transcript Service (STS). At each review, your admission evaluation will be based on all approved academic Grade 11 and 12 courses reported through STS at that time.
To be eligible for admission, you must be enrolled in a minimum of five approved academic Grade 12 courses. While you may not be registered in all five at the time of application, it is your responsibility to ensure your final course selection meets faculty and program requirements.
You will need to review the admission criteria for your intended program to confirm that you meet both general and faculty-specific requirements.
Early Admission
Early admission is based on strong academic performance in all approved Grade 11 coursework, including any Grade 12 courses completed during that school year. Offers of admission at this stage are limited and typically extended to applicants with high academic standing. Early admission decisions are generally issued between November and January.
To be considered for early admission, applicants must complete their application as early as possible, prior to the end of January.
Early Admission Course Requirements
Applicants must meet the requirement of completing five approved Grade 12 courses. It is each student鈥檚 responsibility to review the admission requirements for their chosen faculty or program, as some may have specific Grade 11 and Grade 12 course requirements.
Be sure to enroll in courses that fulfill both general admission criteria and any program-specific requirements. Early admission decisions will use only your final Grade 11 and completed Grade 12 marks. They will not include current Grade 12 courses. All offers will be conditional upon 51社区黑料receiving your final Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks via STS in July and August.
Standard Admission
Standard admission is based on all approved academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of five approved academic Grade 12 courses. Some faculties and programs have specific course requirements, and it is important to ensure your course selection meets both general and program-specific requirements. Standard admission decisions are generally released between February and April.
Confirming Your Admission
To learn more about how to fulfill any admission conditions and accept your offer, refer to the conditional offers page on the 51社区黑料website.
Required Courses
Grade 11
No specific Grade 11 course requirements
Grade 12 (at least 5 approved academic courses)
Equivalent AP or IB courses may be used in place of the following courses.
- One of:
- English Studies 12
- English First Peoples 12
- Additional course(s): See SFU's approved course list
- Supplemental Application: Applicants (excluding those applying to Art, Performance & Cinema Studies) may be required to submit a supplemental application (audition, interview, or portfolio). Details are available on the School for Contemporary Arts website.
All BC and Yukon Approved Academic High School Courses
51社区黑料maintains an already Senate-approved list of approved academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses, which forms the basis for admission evaluations. This list outlines the courses considered in both early and regular admission assessments across all faculties.
The most up-to-date and complete version is available on SFU鈥檚 website: Approved BC and Yukon High School Courses.
Advanced placement
Information for students in an AP program, or with AP course credit.
International Baccalaureate
Information for students in an IB program, or with IB course credit.
Aboriginal Admission Policy
Available admission pathway for students of Aboriginal heritage.
Diverse qualifications
Admission pathway for students who meet minimum admission standards and have demonstrated commitment or excellence in other endeavours, or who have succeeded in their studies despite difficult circumstances. Learn more about diverse qualifications.