EAD: Expanded

• Duolingo test takers who achieve a minimum overall score of 110 but who score below 105 in the Production sub-score 

OR 

• Students who have participated in EAD: Bridge to First Year but still do not meet OCAD U's English Language Proficiency requirements (scoring a final grade of 50%-59%).  

September - December, 2025
(Specific dates to be determined.)

EAD: Expanded includes the EADL-3L: Language of Art & Design class and built-in support from an ELL Consultant (Language Coach).

2025 information, on the format of delivery for EADL-3L (in-person or online), will be updated as we organize for this fall program.

You are expected to dedicate approximately 6 hours each week to EADL-3L activities including the weekly meetings and assignments.

Program registrants will receive information/updates (in August/September) about class times, and format for participation.

This non-credit course focuses on English speaking and writing skills while providing support on skills needed in other first-year classes. EADL-3L is designed to support students in their first year by providing small group discussions as well as activities that further build the university-level art and design (disciplinary) language skills that students need to succeed.

The course is taught by experienced art & design instructors with the support of a Language Coach for targeted language support.

The registration deadline will be in August.

Students will be sent an email message before or by early August with information about this program, as well as the link to register (to confirm enrolment). 

Please review the details before completing the online registration form in August.

Program Fee for EAD: Expanded 

$3,163.43 (CAD), plus 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), to be paid in September. 

Please review the important notes, below. 

Important Notes:

• There are no refunds for the program registration fee once the program has started. 
• Payment for this fee will not be open until end of August or the first week of September; a notification will be sent to EAD: Expanded students when this fee has been added to their financial account.
• This a non-credit program/course and is not eligible for (not covered by) OSAP funding. 

Once you complete the program successfully, you will meet OCAD University's English Language Proficiency requirements. You will not need to provide any further English language proficiency test results (Duolingo, IELTS, etc.).  
 
 
Note:  Applicants have the option of submitting updated English language proficiency test scores that meet OCAD U’s requirements for direct entry in September 2025. The recommended deadline to submit language test scores that meet the full requirements for admission is July 15, 2025 and the final deadline is August 1, 2025.