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Who should take ENG2D online?
ENG2D supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Grade 10 students completing their compulsory Grade 10 English credit toward the OSSD
- Students building the reading, writing and communication skills needed for any future pathway, including college, apprenticeships and the skilled trades
- Students preparing for ENG3U or ENG3C in Grade 11
- Students who need to recover or upgrade their Grade 10 English credit
- Students who want to free up space in their day school timetable or get ahead
- Homeschooled, international and student-athlete learners who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Reading and literature studies: Analyze contemporary and historical literary texts and the themes and techniques they use.
- Informational and graphic texts: Interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts for meaning, purpose and reliability.
- Writing: Create written texts in a variety of forms using effective planning, drafting and revision strategies.
- Oral communication: Develop listening and speaking skills and present ideas clearly to different audiences.
- Media studies: Analyze media texts and create original media works that communicate a clear message.
Official Ontario course description
English, Grade 10, Academic (ENG2D)
This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 English, De-streamed (2023), or Grade 9 English, Academic (2007)
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school, and the credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have a deadline.
ENG2D frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for ENG2D?
The Ontario prerequisite for ENG2D is Grade 9 English, either ENL1W (De-streamed) or ENG1D (Academic).
Does ENG2D count as a compulsory English credit?
Yes. ENG2D counts as one of the four compulsory English credits required for the OSSD.
What English course comes after ENG2D?
ENG2D prepares students for Grade 11 English, including ENG3U (University) or ENG3C (College).
How long does ENG2D take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my ENG2D mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected. Your credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript, and we send your report card to your home school.
I already took ENG2D. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.