English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA)

Study English at 51Ç鱨վ, 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 51Ç鱨վ entry requirements. 

  • You want to be successful at college. 

  • You want to improve your English language skills. 

ELLA program requirements

International Students


Next steps

Interested in joining ELLA? Your next steps are:

  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.

Do not apply until you have completed these steps.