Undergraduate academic requirements
Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
Learn more about studying Modern Languages as an international student.
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What St. Francis Xavier University says about their program:
All StFX Modern Languages professors hold doctorate degrees and teach small classes; an ideal intimate and personalized environment for language learning. You can pursue exciting opportunities through the Service Learning program—a one-of-a-kind option for students to put classroom knowledge to effective use in the community and around the globe. The department also offers a French proficiency certificate if you want to have your compentency in French officially recognized on your transcript.
Each year, StFX Modern Languages students receive awards from the French, Swiss, Argentinean and German embassies. As well, StFX offers you the chance to live and learn in France or Mexico through the Junior Year Abroad program.

Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
*Undergraduate
6.5 (no bands less than 6.0)
90 iBT (no bands less than 20)
55
70 (no bands less than 60)
180 (no band less than 170)
180 (no band less than 170)
115 (no band less than 100)
Postgraduate
6.5 (no bands less than 6.0)
92
59
No students will be accepted to the university until official transcripts have been received and verified. Arrange to have sealed transcripts sent from each college or university you have attended.

Students choose to study in Canada for many reasons, including the vast beauty of a large country, multicultural society, safe communities, and affordable education.
Financing your education is very important. At StFX, they have the resources to guide you through your educational financial planning to keep you on track.
from CAD$22,646 to CAD$23,439 per year
from CAD$15,552 to CAD$18,534 per year

| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $2,064 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,771 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $220 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $96 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $59 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $90 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $277 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $56 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.