If I apply for the IFP, will I automatically be considered for direct admission if my English Proficiency Test (EPT) scores meet direct admission requirements?
No – you should apply for both IFP and direct admission if you do not know whether you will meet direct admission EPT requirements before the document deadline. This also applies to the opposite scenario. If a student only applies for direct admission and does not meet the direct admission EPT requirements, they will not…
I need a letter to extend my visa. Where can I get one?
The International Programs Office can provide you with a letter of support. Please email foundation.program@utoronto.ca to request one.
Do I have to pay all my fees at once?
You must pay your full tuition fee at once. Your tuition fee will be posted on your ACORN account as soon as it is available. Your residence fees will be posted on your ACORN account in three installments (August, November and January). Please remember to check your ACORN regularly to see if you have any outstanding fees that…
I was admitted to the IFP. Can I submit new English Proficiency Test (EPT) scores before the program starts and switch to direct admission?
No – the official document deadlines are listed here. Any documents submitted after the document deadlines may or may not be considered, at the discretion of Enrollment Services.
Do I get to choose which courses I take in the IFP?
No – The IFP has pre-selected academic courses for you. In addition to a full Degree Course, students will also take three Language & Academic Skills Courses and one Discipline-Specific course.
Will I have to take a final English language test to pass the IFP?
No, there is no final English evaluation at the end of the year, nor is there any requirement to submit another IELTS or TOEFL test at the end of the IFP. In order to successfully pass the IFP, students will need to receive a passing grade (60%) in each of their courses. Students will get…
How do I pass the IFP?
In order to successfully pass the IFP, students will need to receive a passing grade (60%) in each of their courses. Evaluation in each course is based on attendance in lectures and tutorials, participation in class, essay writing, midterms and end of term examinations. Students will get constant feedback and evaluation from their instructors so…
What if I score less than 60% in one of my IFP courses?
Your offer to the University of Toronto is conditional on the successful completion of the IFP. If you score less than 60% in an IFP course, you will not meet the conditions of your offer, and your admission offer to UofT will be withdrawn. You will get constant feedback and evaluation from your instructors so…