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Dec 08, 2011,

transfer of credits

Definition: The acceptance or recognition of credits by a host institution on the basis of successful completion of courses at another educational institution within or outside the jurisdiction in order to minimize the duplication of learning. Also called credit transfer.

Associated term:
advanced standing, block transfer

transfert de crédits


Definition: Reconnaissance par l’établissement d’accueil des crédits obtenus par l’étudiante ou l’étudiant dans un autre établissement de la même instance ou d’une autre instance. Il permet d’éviter de reprendre un apprentissage qui a déjà été fait.



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