For requests after July 5 (for May exam sessions) or December 16 (for November exam sessions), IB graduates can request for their transcripts to be sent directly to OzTREKK by placing a request through rrs.ibo.org.

Choose “Request for results to Institutes of higher education,” then select the following:

Institute Country: Canada
Institute State: Ontario
Institute: OzTREKK Educational Services

Choose “Add transcript request,” which confirms you would like your transcript to be sent to us.

Prior to results (issued July 5 for May exam; December 16 for November exam) candidates are advised to contact the IB coordinator at their school for the request to be submitted.

Occasionally, we might ask that you have grad letter from your uni’s registrar’s office sent directly to our office. This is a standard letter that will indicate you’ve met your degree requirements and will show your expected conferral date. So, while you can submit an interim or completed transcript, they won’t show the conferral date. That’s where the grad letter will come in handy.

Don’t worry—we’ll let you know if you’re required to submit a grad letter.

Your entire education history must be supported by official documents, otherwise you could be disqualified for academic dishonesty. That’s why opened transcripts we receive from students cannot be certified as official. Transcripts we receive must come directly from your university, college, or secondary school board so that we can certify them.

If you’ve already arranged for your transcript to be mailed to you, please do not open the envelope once you receive your paper copy in the mail. Just pop the sealed transcript into another envelope and forward it to our office.

If you have opened your transcript, please order another one to be sent directly to our office.

Once you’ve finished your high school studies and your transcript is final, you’ll need to request a final copy from your provincial Ministry of Education. Final copies are typically not available in BC, Alberta, or Saskatchewan until late June/early July, so you’ll want to be in close contact during this time to make a transcript request.

The Australian universities will not accept a final high school transcript sent from your high school.

If you’re in your last semester, we can sometimes submit your application with an interim transcript, then send the final version once it’s available. This option may not work for all programs, so be sure to chat with your admissions team.

Be prepared to request a final transcript once it becomes available, usually about 4–6 weeks after you’ve finished your studies.

A completed transcript will show all your completed courses but will be missing a line stating something like, “Credentials Awarded,” “Graduated,” or “Degree conferred,” and it won’t show the conferral date.

A final transcript will show the degree name (e.g., Bachelor of Science) with the conferral date; this is the date recorded on your transcript showing when your degree was officially recognized. They are usually only considered final after your convocation. We’re required to submit official final transcripts.

If you’re still in your last semester of study, we can submit your application with an interim transcript then send the updated final version once it’s available.

We only require one copy of each transcript, even if you apply to multiple universities or programs. You must submit final transcripts (showing your degree/diploma is completed) from every institution you’ve attended.

If you have taken any IB or AP studies through your institution, we’ll require a separate transcript from those organizations, too.

We’ll need a transcript from every institution you’ve attended since high school, including college, exchanges, transfer credits, or AP/IB studies.

By email (preferred): Ask your school(s) to send your up-to-date transcript directly to transcripts@oztrekk.com or through an official service like Parchment or MyCreds. If a password is required, use OZTREKK1 (all caps, no spaces). For PINs or character limits, use 1234.

By mail (only if email isn’t possible): Use FedEx or Purolator for the fastest delivery. If using Canada Post Xpresspost, please don’t request a signature to avoid delays.

OzTREKK
301–1 Sherbrooke St. E.
Perth, ON K7H 1A1 Canada

We’ll let you know as soon as your transcript arrives!

An official transcript is one that is

• emailed directly from your university to OzTREKK via an official transcript service like Parchment or MyCreds; or
• mailed directly from your university to OzTREKK.

To process your application(s), universities require your transcripts to be certified, which we do on your behalf.

If your documents are not in English, you must provide full translation of each document, either prepared by your university or by a registered translator. You must not translate the documents yourself.

For translations, have your institution send OzTREKK your official transcript. We’ll certify it and email it to the translator of your choice, directly.

Usually, the translators wait for your payment before completing the translation and returning it to our office. Please read How Do I Send My Transcripts for more information.

An interim transcript is your current, official academic record. It lists all your completed courses and grades to date and includes any courses you are currently taking (in progress), even if you haven’t finished your full program or degree. It’s often used by students who are still enrolled and provides a snapshot of their academic progress, usually for applications or other purposes until the final transcript is available.

For example, if you’re in the final year of a 4-year degree, your interim transcript will show your grades from the first 3 years, plus the first semester of your final year.

Many universities accept this document and may issue a “conditional offer” based on your performance so far. The condition is that you must later submit your final transcript proving you successfully completed your degree and met the required grades.

We recommend requesting your interim transcript during the final semester of your undergraduate program.

Many Canadians wish to fulfill their career goals after getting married, having kids, or both! We’ve had plenty of students who have taken their partner and/or children with them.

If you want to take your partner or family with you, you’ll need to add them as a secondary applicant or dependents to your student visa application. Even if you don’t plan on taking them with you, we suggest you add them to your application anyway because it can be complex, expensive, and time-consuming to add them afterwards. You’ll then need to provide additional documentation to support your claims of a relationship or your children’s dependency status.

In addition to looking after the visa, you’ll also need to ensure they’re included on your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), you have appropriate accommodation, and if you’re bringing children, you’ll need to enroll them in school.

Visit our Health Insurance page for more information.

Absolutely. We manage and submit your application(s) on your behalf and communicate any updates from the universities.

Applying to an Australian or New Zealand university starts by filling out our OzTREKK application: You’ll tell us a bit about yourself, like your name, address, date of birth, education history, and what schools you want to apply to!

When you click “Submit,” the application with all your information only comes to us, so there’s no need to worry about making a mistake at this stage. We create a file for you and email you a list of documents required to complete your application(s), like passport photo page, transcripts, résumé, personal statement.

If you get an offer, we’ll help you with that part, too! Whether you want to accept or decline, we’ll help you figure out your next steps. If you accept your offer, we’ll even help you get ready to go. We’re here to be an advocate for you, and to walk you through the entire process from start to finish.

Should you have any questions along the way, just send us an email or book a chat. That’s why we’re here!

Scholarship options in Australia are usually limited for international students as they tend to be reserved for those undertaking postgraduate research degrees; however, we can advise you where to look and whether specific programs have a history of offering scholarships.

Occasionally, scholarships are granted to high achievers—those with very high marks. In previous years, we have seen $5000- to $10,000-scholarships given to OzTREKK students.

Check out OzTREKK’s Financing page to learn more about scholarships and paying for your degree.

Rolling admissions means the university assesses applications as they are received, AKA “first come, first served” or “first come, first offered.” As soon as they’ve met the quota and the program is filled, they usually start a waitlist and close the applications. So, for a program that has rolling admissions, the earlier you apply the better!

Most Canadians applying to full-degree programs in Australia (i.e., not study abroad courses, which usually only last a semester or two) apply through OzTREKK. They’re studying medicine, dentistry, law, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc.

Since they’re using OzTREKK’s services, this gives us a good idea of the starting point of a competitive application each year, allowing us to help you determine which universities/programs are most likely to present you with a letter of offer!

You can get started on determining your chances by reviewing the admissions requirements on each program page. Then, visit our GPA Conversions and Eligibility pages for details and suggestions to help you get into the program of your dreams. Of course, we’re always here to help if you have questions.

Unlike in Canada, GPAs in Australia are simple. They’re are standardized, so they mean the same thing to everyone.

In Australia, a 5.0/7.0 would roughly translate to a 2.7/4.0 or approximately 70%–72%, but keep in mind all universities assess slightly differently. We leave the official calculations to the universities.

Learn more on our GPA Conversions page where we list the most common Canadian GPA scales to their corresponding Australian GPA grade. If you’re not sure where you land, just reach out!

Prerequisite courses vary by university and by program. We’ve listed university- and program-specific requirements on each program’s page under “Admissions Requirements.”

Calculations differ by university, but most use cumulative (all units within a program) or weighted GPA (typically last 2 or 3 years of study). See GPA Conversions for more information.

An official transcript is one that is

• emailed directly from your university to OzTREKK via an official transcript service like Parchment or MyCreds; or
• mailed directly from your university to OzTREKK.

To process your application(s), universities require your transcripts to be certified, which we do on your behalf.

You may consider Bachelor of Education program options; however, in some provinces this degree alone may not meet the requirement to return to Canada to teach. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with the provincial teaching requirements before committing to an undergraduate-level teaching program.

Yes, students who have a completed teaching qualification can look to build upon their education by completing a Master of Education program. Several different streams are available, should you wish to focus on a particular major. Credit is available, pending on your prior academic courses.

You may also complete this course online.

For more information about your options, please contact OzTREKK at study@oztrekk.com.

If your documents are not in English, you must provide full translation of each document, either prepared by your university or by a registered translator. You must not translate the documents yourself.

For translations, have your institution send OzTREKK your official transcript. We’ll certify it and email it to the translator of your choice, directly.

Usually, the translators wait for your payment before completing the translation and returning it to our office. Please read How Do I Send My Transcripts for more information.

If looking to complete a Master of Teaching at a secondary level, you’ll need to ensure you have the appropriate number of courses to be considered for two teaching areas. Students will need to have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant study area to the teaching areas they are wishing to pursue.

You will generally need a minimum of 6 courses for your first teaching area, and 4 courses for your second. These will need to come from second year and above in most circumstances.

To ensure you have what you’ll need for the secondary teaching level, feel free to contact OzTREKK for more information!

To receive credit for a Master of Teaching program, you must have previously completed courses at a master’s level. If you have an undergraduate degree, those courses will not be approved for credit.

If you have a master’s degree, let us know and we’ll send you the steps to apply for credit.

Each Canadian province and territory has its own teacher certification board and specific requirements that must be met before you can become certified to teach in that region. This is true for all teacher education graduates, whether they have completed their degree in Canada or abroad.

If you have any specific questions about the teacher certification requirements in the province you plan to work in after completing an Australian teacher education degree, you should contact the appropriate regulatory body for more information. See the list of provincial teacher education regulatory bodies on the Canadian Teachers’ Federation website.

OzTREKK consults its university partners and works with them to make sure we only feature teacher education programs that work for Canadian students.