English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA)

Study English at Douglas College, a leader in English as an additional language (EAL) education for university and college students in Metro Vancouver. Permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and refugees do not pay tuition fees.

Program highlights

Why should you take the ELLA Program? 

  • Your English level doesn’t meet the Douglas College entry requirements. 

  • You want to be successful at college. 

  • You want to improve your English language skills. 

Learn more about the ELLA Program 

Info sessions

Faculty

ELLA program requirements

International Students

Next steps

Interested in joining ELLA? Your next steps are:  

[Do not apply until you have done the following

  1. Fill out the eligibility form or email ella@douglascollege.ca , include any recent English test scores (e.g. IELTS, Duolingo, TOEFL, etc.) or English classes you have taken. 

  2.  If your English level is appropriate, you will be emailed the next steps to apply to the ELLA program. If your English level is too low, you cannot apply. 

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