Universities in Canada that accept the gaokao
For Chinese students, knowing which universities abroad accept the gaokao can help with the application process. We’ve put together a list of the universities in Canada that accept the gaokao
Seeta Bhardwa
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China’s National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), or gaokao, is the admission test that all final-year school students in the country must take if they wish to win a place in a Chinese university.
Many international universities now accept the gaokao as part of a student’s application form. If you have taken the gaokao and are considering studying abroad, here is a list of all the universities in Canada that accept the gaokao.
It is important to check all the entry requirements with your university, because most universities will also require additional tests such as English language tests and other high school certificates.
Universities in Canada that accept the gaokao/NCEE results
The minimum requirement for most courses is 85 per cent pass rate, but accepted scores will vary depending on course of study.
No minimum grades are given, but the University of Toronto accepts the gaokao in the prerequisite subjects.
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia accepts gaokao results provided by CSSD. UBC expects students to achieve a minimum provincial Tier 1 university cut-off score.
Any students who have taken the gaokao must provide the university with a notarised copy of their results. Students must also arrange to have their results verified.
To be considered for Western University, Chinese students must submit their gaokao results as part of their application.
Requirements might vary across courses but a minimum provincial Tier 1 (or equivalent) university cut-off score may be required for acceptance to the University of Waterloo.
Entry requirements for the gaokao include a minimum 75 per cent overall average.
Chinese students applying to the University of Alberta must submit gaokao scores for consideration.
Gaokao results will depend on the programme students wish to study. If you are following an IB curriculum, or completing GCE A-Levels, you do not need to submit gaokao results.
