It’s good to get a head start on your university career, especially if you want to go to school abroad. Good grades are one thing, but University of Toronto, also known as U of T, emphasizes another feature that their students must have, which is global awareness and citizenship.
U of T International Academy
Students should have access to the finest education, no matter where they are from. The University of Toronto is one of Canada’s best universities and is committed to matching up to those high expectations. The institution, located in a safe and multicultural city is rated the number one university in Canada, with 18% of the student body being international.
Online Programs at U of T International Academy
To go along with their philosophy, every student should have access to top education no matter their age or background. For students in high school (ages 15-17) who are interested in eventually becoming students at U of T, the following online courses are available to them.
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGE
This program is designed to challenge students into becoming more critical thinkers. Students can choose from a number of courses:
- Food insecurity
- Housing insecurity
- Ocean conservation
- Water scarcity
- GCC+
Each course is a week long, for 15 hours each week. They are a rather intensive program instructing students on how to approach these issues. Whether students take one course or all five, they will come out with a better understanding of the world and leadership skills.
PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL BUSINESS
Future entrepreneurs should certainly take a look into this course. For two weeks, students collaborate and build their business skills with their classmates. Completing the course and the capstone project leads to a certificate from U of T New College. Even though it’s not a credit course, it’s an impressive achievement that can be used in college applications.
PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL HEALTH
Much like the course on Global Business, students participating in Global Health will be able to critically analyze some of the health issues that are still present today. For those who want to be future doctors, nurses, and healthcare specialists, this would be a great introduction for you. At the end, students will receive a certificate of completion.
Coming Soon: Custom Curriculums
In collaboration with partner schools, New College and International Programs will provide custom curriculum courses. It’s an announcement that U of T is excited to make, but so far there is no further information.
Eligibility and Fees
Unlike U of T’s other courses, the online programs require intermediate to advanced level English. Part of the application process will include submitting an English proficiency test result.
Global Citizenship Challenge:
- Age: 15-17
- Course Length: 1 week (Monday-Friday)
- Class Duration: 3 hours/day
- English Proficiency Requirement: Upper Intermediate(IELTS 5.5)
- Fee: $480CAD per course
Perspectives on Global Business:
- Age: 15-17
- Course Length: 10 weeks (Saturdays only) or 2 Weeks (Mondays to Fridays)
- Class: 2 hours/class, Online (Zoom)
- English Proficiency Requirement Upper Intermediate+ (IELTS 5.5)
- Fee: $690CAD (10 week course) or $720CAD (2 week course)
Perspectives on Global Health:
- Age: 15-17
- Course Length: 10 weeks (Saturdays only) or 2 Weeks (Mondays to Fridays)
- Class: 2 hours/class, Online (Zoom)
- English Proficiency Requirement: Upper Intermediate+ (IELTS 5.5)
- Fee: $690CAD (10 week course) or $720CAD (2 week course)
If you want to learn more about English Proficiency Requirements, please visit their official website.
Benefits of International Academy Online Learning
Students who are aiming for the best education should not get anything less than what they expect. By taking online courses at U of T’s International Academy, they have an advantage. They are able to explore what they would like to spend their careers in and also be able to meet people from around the world without leaving the comfort of their own home.
Sources: U of T International Online Learning
