The College Preparatory English Program (ELLA) is designed to improve your speaking, listening and writing skills to prepare you for college- and university-level classes.
If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee the program is tuition-free.
In addition to helping you improve your English as a second language (ESL), the program focuses on developing research and critical thinking skills vital to post-secondary success. Once you complete the certificate you will meet the English language proficiency requirements for any course at Douglas College.
We also offer introductory level English courses for those who have a basic understanding of the English language. Plus, our ELLA program is offered both full- and part-time for those with busy schedules.
Graduation Requirements:
*Effective for Summer 2017 graduation, a minimum of 50% of the required program courses must be taken at Douglas College.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Select one option from the following two options: |
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Upper Advanced Listening and Speaking for English Language Learners |
6.00 |
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ELLA 0445 and |
Upper Advanced Listening to English Language Learners Upper Advanced Conversation for English Language Learners |
6.00 |
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Select one option from the following two options: |
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Upper Advanced Reading and Composition for English Language Learners |
6.00 |
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ELLA 0465 and |
Upper Advanced Reading for English Language Learners Upper Advanced Composition for English Language Learners |
6.00 |
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Total Credits |
12.00 |
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Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page.
Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.