This is an optional exam offered to graduating students as a way to give special recognition to the advanced level of bilingualism (English/French). Successful candidates are awarded the Glendon Certificate of Bilingual Excellence during convocation ceremonies in addition to their Bachelor’s Degree.
Eligibility:
To sit for this exam, students must fulfill the following requirements.
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 that are acceptable are: FRAN courses at the 2000 level or above or courses designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement from any discipline of the College.
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 that 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.
Courses taken outside of York University that meet the above criteria are acceptable for the purposes of sitting for the Glendon examination of bilingual excellence.
Deadlines and Submission
End of October: Application is available through Academic Services, acadservices@glendon.yorku.ca.
November: Information Session is held regarding the exam proceedings and award requirements.
December: Deadline to submit application form to Academic Services, acadservices@glendon.yorku.ca.
*Note: There is a non-refundable fee of $75.
Winter Semester: Exams are held.
Specific information regarding exam scheduling and results will be provided on the application form.
