The Certificate builds skills and competencies in Spanish for specific professional purposes such as commerce, finance, law or healthcare. It also builds intercultural communication skills required for communicating in multicultural contexts and for global exchanges.

Requirements for admission:

The certificate is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at York University who will not graduate before starting the certificate program, as well as students who will have completed or have already completed an undergraduate degree at any recognized university. 

You’ll have to complete an online placement test to determine the level of Spanish you will start at. Even if you do not speak Spanish or are at a basic level, you may be eligible to take the certificate.