Summary

One of the following (minimum scores):

• a C grade in English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, or Technical and Professional Communications 12 (the mark is based on both the course and provincial exam)
• a B grade in Communications 12 (the mark is based on both the course and provincial exam)
• a grade of 3 or a "C" grade on Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or Literature
• a grade of 3 or a "C" grade on International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Standard Level)
• an essay score of 4 on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) exam
• a GED Language Arts Writing and Reading score of 450
• a TOEFL score of 220 (computer based) or 83 (internet based) or 560 (paper based)
• an IELTS score of 6.5 (academic module only)
• an overall and essay CAEL score of 60
• an EIKEN Test of Practical English placement of Grade 1
• completion of an ABE English course equivalent to DVST 0355 or higher
• a college level writing or literature course that transfers as a college level English, Communications or Creative Writing course
• an undergraduate degree from an English speaking post-secondary institution
• completion of a Douglas college writing assessment with a
• Mastery of DVST 0350 and 0360 or DVST 0355 or DVST 0356 or EASL 0360
• a P grade in DVST 0455 or EASL 0460 or EASL 0820
• a P grade in DVST 0450 and mastery of DVST 0460
• Mastery of EASL 0375 or EASL 0376 or assessment of EASL 0475 and mastery of EASL 0365 or assessment of EASL 0465

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You are eligible for enrollment at Douglas College if you meet the General Admission Requirements along with the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

If you have BC secondary school graduation or lack one course for BC secondary school graduation you may qualify for admission to Douglas.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

If you have BC secondary school graduation or lack one course for BC secondary school graduation you may qualify for admission to Douglas.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

You must meet the General Admission Requirements for Douglas College.

You may transfer from another institution with up to 75% of the credits required for a Douglas College citation, diploma, degree or university transfer program.

To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.

You must meet the General Admission Requirements for Douglas College.

You may transfer from another institution with up to 75% of the credits required for a Douglas College citation, diploma, degree or university transfer program.

To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

If you are a student with special needs and have completed a certificate or equivalent from a special program and have been in school for at least 12 years you may qualify for admission to Douglas College.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

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