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Who should take ENG4C online?
ENG4C 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.
- Students applying to college programs that list Grade 12 English as a required course
- Students heading to college, apprenticeships, the skilled trades or the workplace who need practical reading and writing skills
- Students completing their fourth compulsory English credit toward the OSSD
- Students who need a stronger Grade 12 English mark for college admission
- Graduates and mature students completing a missing college prerequisite
- Student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Informational and graphic texts: Analyze a variety of informational and graphic texts for practical and academic purposes.
- Literary texts: Read and analyze literary texts from various countries and cultures.
- Writing for practical purposes: Write clear, precise texts and develop greater control in writing.
- Oral communication: Communicate ideas orally for workplace and academic situations.
- Media studies: Analyze media texts and create media works for specific audiences and purposes.
Official Ontario course description
English, Grade 12, College (ENG4C)
This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, College Preparation
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 submit it to OCAS.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
ENG4C frequently asked questions
Do I need ENG4C for college?
Many college programs require a Grade 12 English credit such as ENG4C. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
Does ENG4C count as a compulsory English credit?
Yes. ENG4C counts as one of the four compulsory English credits required for the OSSD.
What is the prerequisite for ENG4C?
The Ontario prerequisite for ENG4C is ENG3C, Grade 11 English, College Preparation.
How long does ENG4C 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 ENG4C mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OCAS and send your report card to your home school.
I already took ENG4C. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.