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Who should take ENG3U online?
ENG3U 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 11 students completing their compulsory Grade 11 English credit on a university pathway
- Students heading to college, apprenticeships or the workplace who want strong writing and communication skills
- Students preparing for ENG4U, which requires ENG3U
- Students who need to recover or upgrade their Grade 11 English mark
- Students who want to get ahead or lighten their day school timetable
- Homeschooled, mature, international and student-athlete learners who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Literary analysis: Analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries and cultures.
- Informational and graphic texts: Interpret and evaluate a range of informational and graphic texts critically.
- Writing with precision: Write clear, precise texts that use stylistic devices appropriately and effectively.
- Oral communication: Listen critically and deliver organized oral presentations for academic purposes.
- Media studies: Analyze how media texts communicate meaning and create media works in various forms.
Official Ontario course description
English, Grade 11, University (ENG3U)
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 English, Academic
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 OUAC.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
ENG3U frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for ENG3U?
The Ontario prerequisite for ENG3U is ENG2D, Grade 10 English, Academic.
Does ENG3U count as a compulsory English credit?
Yes. ENG3U counts as one of the four compulsory English credits required for the OSSD.
What comes after ENG3U?
ENG3U leads to ENG4U, Grade 12 English, University Preparation, and is also the prerequisite for EWC4U The Writer's Craft.
How long does ENG3U 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 ENG3U mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC and send your report card to your home school.
I already took ENG3U. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.