We’re launching a FREE course to help you reach degree studies at Seneca.

If you are thinking about or have applied to a degree at Seneca, but don’t meet the high school English requirements you now have the opportunity to upgrade your skills in our free 14-week course.

Upon successful completion of this course with a minimum grade of 65% you will meet Seneca’s English (grade 12U) degree requirement. Note that some degrees may have additional admission requirements that also need to be satisfied or met. 

English: 12U Equivalency

Start

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024

Duration

14 weeks (plus a break for Study Week)

Time

Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Location

Online

Cost

Free

Description

This course is equivalent to the Ontario curriculum's English: Grade 12 (ENG4U) course. Successful completion of this course is not applicable to satisfy admission requirements to programs outside of Seneca. 

Apply Now

To apply to this course you will need to email narda.abello@senecapolytechnic.ca to book an assessment to test your writing and reading skills. Upon successful completion of the assessment you will be registered into the English: 12U Equivalency course.

Check out the ACCUPLACER study app to practise for your assessment. You will find the reading sample questions and writing sample questions helpful to review.

Cost

The English: 12 Equivalency course is tuition free.

Course Length

This course runs for 14 weeks (plus a break for Study Week). Classes are scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays allowing you the flexibility to work and study at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The English: 12U Equivalency course is open to mature applicants who are Ontario residents. International students who are interested in upgrading options may benefit from our English Language Institute (ELI) program.

Upon successful completion of this course with a minimum grade of 65% you will meet Seneca’s English (Grade 12U) degree requirement. Note that some degrees may have additional admission requirements that also need to be satisfied or met.

This course can’t be used to meet admission requirements for programs outside of Seneca.

Upon successful completion of this course you will meet Seneca’s English (Grade 12U) diploma requirement.

This course can’t be used to meet admission requirements for programs outside of Seneca.

You will need to contact us by email to book an assessment to test your writing and reading skills. Upon successful completion of the assessment you will be registered into the English: 12U Equivalency course.

You will need to update your OCAS application by adding the Seneca degree and the intake. A conditional offer of admission will then be mailed to you and will be available for you to confirm at www.OntarioColleges.ca.

The offer is conditional upon successfully completing the English: 12U Equivalency course with a minimum grade of 65%.

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More Questions? Contact Us

Student Recruitment 416.764.0555 student.recruitment@senecapolytechnic.ca