Double Degree – Bachelor of Health and Physical Education – Outdoor Adventure Leadership & Bachelor of Education (Junior/​Interm­ediate)

This integrated dual-focused pathway pairs the Concurrent Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with the Outdoor Adventure Leadership (B.P.H.E.) program:

• Concurrent Education (B.Ed.): A selective 5-year program admitting approximately 115 students annually. Students complete their foundational undergraduate degree while completing education coursework and field placements prior to entering their 5th-year Professional Year.

• Outdoor Adventure Leadership (B.P.H.E.): Provides premier outdoor leadership training tailored for guiding, instructing, and managing in remote or austere environments. Small, interactive classes emphasize practical skill development, enabling students to earn nationally and provincially recognized certifications in canoe tripping, river rescue, sea kayaking, rock climbing, National Lifesaving Society (NLS), and wilderness emergency first aid.

Minimum Education Level: High School / Grade 12 completion

Minimum Academic Average: 75.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88 minimum

• PTE: 60 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Applicants may apply for conditional admission without language scores (by completing prerequisite English courses prior to the academic program), but valid test results or course completion must be provided before receiving a final offer letter. Specific entry requirements may vary by student nationality and academic background.

International Excellence Scholarships
High-achieving international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for renewable entrance scholarships based on academic performance.

Total Award Value: $10,000 – $60,000 CAD (Distributed over up to 4 years)

Application Process: Automatic consideration upon admission (No separate application form required)

Eligibility Highlights: Open exclusively to full-time international students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at the Sudbury campus.

Scholarship Value Tiers:

90% – 100% Admission Average: $15,000 in Year 1 (Up to $60,000 total)

80% – 89.9% Admission Average: $10,000 in Year 1 (Up to $40,000 total)

Renewal requires maintaining full-time enrollment (at least 30 credits per academic year) and a minimum 80% academic average.