Program Length: Four Years

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Admissions Req:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
• Six 4U/4M courses including:
• • ENG4U (minimum 60%)
  • Minimum overall average of 70-85% (mid to high 70s typical)
• For international students: English proficiency requirement (IELTS/TOEFL if education not in English)
• Apply through OUAC by January 15 for Ontario students, April 1 for others
• Optional: Applicant Background Summary form recommended

Highlight:  What if you could unlock the world through language? At Wilfrid Laurier University’s Languages BA program in Waterloo, Ontario, becoming multilingual isn’t just an academic pursuit but your chance to global opportunities. As Canada’s first and only trilingual undergraduate program, this innovative four-year degree immerses you in French and Spanish while you develop working proficiency in a third language of your choice like Arabic, German, Italian, or Latin. Through many courses ranging from phonetics to film studies you’ll master not just vocabulary and grammar, but the art of communication. You can learn from passionate professors who use creative teaching methods to bring languages alive, join the Tandem Language Program and practice with international students, and enhance your fluency through optional exchanges in France, Spain, or Latin America. With pathways including a Management Option for business-minded linguists, co-op opportunities with a 99% employment rate, and an accelerated BA+MA track, you’ll graduate ready for careers in translation, international relations, education, government services, or global business. Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with six 4U/4M courses including English, with competitive averages typically in the mid to high 70s. Apply through OUAC (select Honours Arts, then Languages as your major) by January 15 for Ontario students or April 1 for others and discover how Laurier’s Languages program can open doors across Canada and beyond. With comprehensive financial aid options including entrance scholarships up to $6,000 annually, your future starts here.

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