English for Art and Design (EAD) Programs

•  Set  yourself up for success in first year and beyond!  
• Build your confidence in English and practice in a supportive environment.
• Connect, build community and make friends!

EAD might be a good fit for you if you receive an offer of admission to OCAD University and need to meet the condition of English language proficiency.

Students who successfully complete the appropriate English for Art & Design program will fulfil the English language proficiency requirements for admission and will not need to provide further proof of English language proficiency.
 

The English for Art & Design (EAD) Advantage 

Designed specifically for students who are English Language Learners (ELLs), EAD offers much more than language learning. Immerse yourself in creative and interactive studio-based learning! 
 

• Join a vibrant community of English Language Learners who are passionate about art and design just like yourself.
• Practice language skills while you make art/design and learn the vocabulary used by art and design professionals.
• Develop a strong academic foundation before you start your first year (in EAD: Bridge)
• Explore and understand university-level learning and expectations (e.g., how to participate in discussions, conventions about writing, reading skills, making presentations, OCAD U academic and studio culture).
• Learn from OCAD U instructors (professional artists and designers, and language coaches).  

Sign up to ask your question(s) at an upcoming EAD Q&A (Questions & Answers) Online Session.

This is an informal small group session with an EAD staff member and an opportunity to ask your questions/clarify information about the EAD program. 

There will be no presentation.

Click on a date/time for more details and to sign up for a session:

• Wednesday, April 29, 6–7 p.m. (EDT/Toronto time)
• Tuesday, May 5, 9–10 a.m. (EDT/Toronto time)

For general questions about the EAD programs, feel free to contact us.

You can also check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. The button to the FAQs page is available to the right (in desktop view) or at the bottom (in mobile view) of this page.

To contact us, please email the ead [at] ocadu.ca (EAD Office).