By Tanta Siriporn Na Rajasima, Marketing and Communications

Applying to post-secondary can be challenging, especially when you need to upgrade your English skills to meet entrance requirements.

If you’re considering the Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child and Youth Care (CYC) programs at Douglas College and haven’t met the English requirement, you can enroll in English Upgrading courses without taking a placement test. These courses provide a one-stop solution to help you meet program language requirements.

And that’s not all: English upgrading courses are tuition-free for domestic applicants, and – if you start the pathway to ECE or CYC in September 2024 or May 2025 – the College application fee will be covered for you.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you apply for the English Upgrading pathway to ECE or CYC – from getting started with your application to registering for a course.

Step 1: Tell them you are interested

Email Chris-Anne Stumpf, an English Upgrading coordinator, at stumpfc@douglascollege.ca or English Upgrading at upgrading@douglascollege.ca and tell them you are interested in the ECE or CYC pathway. If your application to ECE or CYC was previously rejected because of the English requirement you definitely need to email us – we can help!

Step 2: Keep an eye out for a follow-up email 

You’ll get a follow-up email from the English Upgrading team with all the details on: 

• Which ENGU course to sign up for 

• When and where the classes are 

• Confirmation that you don’t need a placement test for this pathway 

Step 3: Check out the fees and passing criteria

To meet the College’s language requirement and qualify for the ECE or CYC program next term, you’ll need to score at least 70% in the ENGU course.

The best part? ENGU courses are free for domestic students, though you’ll have to pay student fees.

Step 4: Apply for English Upgrading

If you’re good with the requirements and want to move forward, you’ll get a code to skip the application fee. Use this code to apply for the recommended English Upgrading course.

Step 5: Register for the course

After applying, you’ll get a student number. Email this number to the English Upgrading Department, and they’ll give you your enrolment permission so you can sign up for the ENGU course.

Don’t worry if you’re late! The College usually accommodates students until the end of late registration, and you might even get placed in the first or second week of the term.

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Learn more about English Upgrading at Douglas College.