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English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Accommodation
Spread throughout the city, Laurier in Brantford offers a unique campus feel integrated into life in a small community. There are on-campus and off-campus accommodation options for WLIC students.

 

On-Campus Accommodation

Expositor Place: The newest addition to the Laurier’s Brantford residence community is Expositor Place, which houses 216 students on five floors in suites ranging in size from three to seven students. In addition to the residence facilities, Expositor Place also contains several student lounges, meeting rooms, underground parking and retail space. Laundry facilities are located in the basement of the building.

Grand River Hall: Consisting of both double and single rooms, Grand River Hall houses 150 students on three floors in suites ranging in size from three to seven students. In addition to the residence facilities located on floors three, four and five, Grand River Hall contains classrooms, administration and faculty offices, Service Laurier, and a Digital Library on the first floor. Laundry facilities are located centrally on each residence floor.

Lucy Marco Place: Lucy Marco Place is one of the largest student residence buildings on the Laurier’s Brantford campus. The building, which is just two blocks from the centre of campus, houses students in 112 single rooms within 28 apartment-style suites. Each four-person suite features two bathrooms, a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, a living room area with two couches and a table and chairs. Laundry facilities are located in the basement, and all floors of the building are accessible by elevator.

Post House: Centrally located on George St., Post House features 57 single rooms, in suites of three, four or seven students on three floors. Post House students also have access to the SC Johnson Great Hall on the first floor and a large study room in the basement of the building. Laundry facilities consist of four washers and four dryers located in the basement of the building.

Wilkes House: Wilkes House is located on Laurier’s “Heritage Block” in close proximity to Post House Residence and the Student Centre, which have heritage considerations in their design and architecture. Wilkes House is a historic building named after one of Brantford’s founding families.

Following a complete renovation of the interior and exterior of the building, Wilkes House features 38 single rooms and one double room within seven one-of-a-kind apartment suites. Larger suites housing eight people come equipped with two refrigerators. Laundry facilities are located on the third level.

Homestay

Homadorma: Homadorma is the largest Canada-wide online homestay placement platform. Search for homestay options that suit your needs online, request to book, and then message your host directly through the site. After moving in you have a 7-day trial week to ensure you have found the right home for you. Visit the Homadorma website for more information.

Canada Homestay Network: Canada Homestay Network offers the highest standards for homestay accommodations with carefully screened homestays and unlimited student support. We offer flexible meal plans, optional airport transfers, and 24/7 assistance. Satisfaction guaranteed for the duration of your placement. Apply online at www. canadahomestaynetwork.ca/for-students/ 

Scholarships

Scholarships Currently available for Sept 2025, Jan 2026 and May 2026 intakes

WLIC is thrilled to announce a new 4-year, $20,000 scholarship

1. WLIC $5,000 (WLIC entrance scholarship)
2. Year 2: $5,000 (automatic International In-Course Scholarship)
3. Year 3: $5,000 (International In-Course Scholarship, GPA of ~ 70)
4. Year 4: $5,000 (International In-Course Scholarship, GPA of ~ 70)
5. Total: $20,000 (Combined total over four years)

Beginning September 2025, WLIC students will benefit from this great financial opportunity. The first two awards totalling $10,000 are open to all students. Students must obtain a GPA of 7 (~70%) for the final $10,000.
 

WLIC Entrance Scholarship

• The scholarship cannot be combined with any other offers.
• The scholarship can only be applicable as a tuition credit at WLIC and has no cash value.
• The scholarship is for one of Foundation (UTP Stage I) OR International Year One (UTP Stage II) students only.
• Must be a full-time, continuing student to qualify.
• $2,500 CAD will be applied after week 4 of the 2nd semester and $2,500 CAD will be applied after week 4 of the 3rd semester of your studies at WLIC.

International In-Course Scholarship 

• Students transferring from Wilfrid Laurier International College are automatically considered for the in-course scholarship upon entry and are not eligible for entrance grid scholarships.
• Students must register for a full-time course load (2.0 credits) in two terms of an academic year (September – August).
• Recipients must pay international tuition fees. Students who are exempted from international tuition are eligible for the domestic in-course scholarship.
• A minimum grade point average of 7.0 must be achieved in the immediately preceding academic year.
• International in-course in combination with the entrance scholarship can total a maximum of $20,000 in a student’s academic career. The WLIC $5,000 entrance scholarship will be considered part of the $20,000 total.
• Exceptions to maximum award values and years applicable can be made at the discretion of the Associate Registrar Student Finance and Client Services.

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