Integrated Year One

If you've been accepted to York University with a language condition in your offer, Integrated Year One (IYO) is designed for you. With an IELTS score between 5.5 and 6.0 (or equivalent), IYO lets you start your degree while fulfilling your English language requirement.

Credits Earned: Up to 24 credits towards your undergraduate degree (minimum 18 required)
Schedule: 20–25 hours/week of classes (credit and non-credit)
Duration: 2 Terms
Program Dates:
- Fall: September 2, 2025 – April 24, 2026
- Winter: January 5, 2026 – August 21, 2026
Available Programs:
- All programs in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS)
- All programs in the Faculty of Science (except Neuroscience)
- The Cities, Regions, Planning Program in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC)
Location: Available only at York’s Keele Campus.

Program Structure

Over the Fall and Winter terms of the first year of your undergraduate program, you will work towards completing 24 credits across three academic components.

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies:

Course Components	Term 1	Term 2
English Language Training & Introduction to Canadian University Culture	English skills & university skills workshops 10 hours per week	English skills & university skills workshops 10 hours per week
General Education Courses	21 credits over 2 terms 9 credits in Humanities courses 6 credits in Natural Sciences courses 6 credits in Social Sciences courses Approximately 9 hours per week
Program Electives	3 credits over 1 of the terms 3 credits in program electives 3 hours per week
Student Supports	Orientation Academic advising/mentoring University transition skills Community building at York University Field trips & social networking Finance & budgeting Life skills (time management, problem solving, setting goals) Writing Centre Library
	Total classroom hours: 22 hours per week Total credits: 3 credits completed 18 credits in process	Total classroom hours: 22 hours per week Total credits: 24 credits completed

Faculty of Science:

Course Components	Term 1	Term 2
English Language Training & Introduction to Canadian University Culture	English skills & university skills workshops 10 hours per week	English skills & university skills workshops 10 hours per week
General Education Courses	21 credits over 2 terms 6 credits in ESL (Humanities based) 6 credits in ESL (Social Science based) 6 credits of MATH (if BSc) or 6 credits of Natural Science (if BA) 3 credits of SC/BC 1800 3.0 (dependent on starting term, your advisor may recommend an alternative course) Approximately 9-12 hours per week
Program Electives	3 hours per week in the winter term: 3 credits in program electives *Please note, based on your prerequisites, your advisor may recommend alternative courses. Science courses such as SC/BIOL 1000 3.0 and SC/CHEM 1001 3.0 have an additional lab component for 3 hrs every alternate week.
Student Supports	Orientation Academic advising/mentoring University transition skills Community building at York University Field trips & social networking Finance & budgeting Life skills (time management, problem solving, setting goals) Writing Centre Library
	Total classroom hours: 24 per week Total credits: 24

*The program structure for the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change will be posted soon.

Entry Requirements

A Conditional Offer from York University in one of the following faculties: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; Environmental & Urban Change.
Applicants must have an academic IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 overall (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent and must meet all other undergraduate academic requirements for their chosen program.

TOEFL iBT: ‘R’ Reading, ‘L’ Listening, ‘S’ Speaking, “W’ Writing papers.

The scores represent the minimum required. ‘+’ means that students can enter with higher scores. Some tests have band scores. The minimum band (or paper) score is indicate

How to apply:

*Please note: this deposit is non-refundable except as defined in the refund policy.

Tuition: CAD $49,500 (for 2 terms)

Fees include:

Up to 24 credit courses.
10 hours per week of extensive academic and language training support throughout the program (non-credit English language courses)
The IYO program has a flat tuition fee of $49,500 for two terms, covering up to 24 credits for your undergraduate program. This fee remains the same regardless of the number of credits you take within the 24-credit limit.
Fees are to be paid in two $24,750 instalments before the start of each term.

Click here to see a full list of eligible programs and their intakes.

Scholarships

IYO students are eligible for all York University undergraduate scholarships and participating faculties’ scholarships. Learn more about the scholarships you may be eligible for by referring to the table below or checking the International Scholarships page.

Accommodation

As an IYO student, you are eligible for the same accommodation options as any other undergraduate student at York. For detailed information about living on-campus or other housing options, please refer to the York International Housing Site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IYO available for all campuses?

No. IYO is currently only offered at the Keele campus.

What are the intakes (start dates) for IYO?

IYO is available for the Fall (September to December) and Winter (January to April) intakes. You need to take the two terms consecutively (you cannot take a break between terms one and two). Note that for you to begin IYO in either intake, the undergraduate program you have registered into must be offered for that intake. The Cities, Regions, and Planning (CRP) program in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) is only available for the Fall term.

How do I pay my registration deposit?

Please see the “Paying from an International Bank Account” section of the “Paying My Account” page. You must pay your deposit to access your course enrolment. You cannot register if you have not paid your deposit.

Click here for our complete list of IYO FAQs.

Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Terms are Now Open!

Apply to an undergraduate program with Integrated Year One (IYO) by contacting us at yueli@yorku.ca or speaking with one of our advisors.

Book an IYO Consultation