Application for the Examination of the Bilingual Excellence Certificate
Read all the conditions below.
This form is used to apply for the Glendon Examination of Bilingual Excellence (English and French).
This is an optional exam offered to graduating students as a way for the College to give special recognition to the advanced level of bilingualism. Successful candidates are awarded the Glendon Certificate of Bilingual Excellence during graduation ceremonies in addition to the Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Glendon now offers the Certificate of Trilingual Excellence. |
Conditions for the Application for the Examination of the Bilingual Excellence Certificate
Eligibility:
To sit for this exam, students must fulfill the following requirements:
a. Students whose declared language is English must:
- be registered and enrolled in a York degree program.
- be in their final year of studies and submit an application by the annually announced deadline.
- have obtained or be reasonably certain of obtaining a minimum grade of B in 18 credits taken in French.
Courses which are acceptable are: FRLS courses at the 2000 level or above; FRAN courses; and courses designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement from any discipline of the College
b. Students whose declared language is French must:
- be registered and enrolled in a York degree program.
- be in their final year of studies and submit an application by the annually announced deadline.
- have obtained or be reasonably certain of obtaining a minimum grade of B in 18 credits taken in English.
Courses which are acceptable are: ENSL courses at the 2000 level or above; EN courses; and courses designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement from any discipline of the College.
Note: Courses taken outside of York University, which meet the above criteria, are acceptable for the purposes of sitting for the Glendon examination of bilingual excellence.
Deadlines and Submission
The exam is held once a year during the Winter Semester. Candidates register through the Office of Student Programs, York Hall C102. Upon filling out an application, candidates should have completed or be in the process of completing all prerequisite course requirements.
Please contact the Office of Student Programs for additional details and the deadline at
416-487-6715.
A non-refundable fee of $40, payable in cash, must be submitted with the application form.
Download the form below:
Application for the Examination of the Bilingual Excellence Certificate |
