Program requirements
You have completed B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent in another school system or are at least 19 years old, and
One of the following
- TOEFL - minimum score 45 IBT (51Ç鱨վ only accepts an official TOEFL score. 51Ç鱨վ's institutional code is 9568.)
- IELTS - score of 4.5 in Speaking and Listening and 4.5 in Reading and Writing.
- 51Ç鱨վ English Language Learning and Acquisition Assessment (offered to all potential students living in the Vancouver area. For details, contact ella@douglascollege.ca or 51Ç鱨վ International.)
- An official post-secondary transcript showing successful completion of English for Academic Purposes courses as outlined in the (transcript must show four skill areas: Reading, Writing and Oral/Aural.)
Student success stories
lands a big restaurant job.

gave this student the confidence to pursue her dreams in Canada.
Students
ELLA department welcomes Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees to all three (3) levels of our classes.
Contact the departmental assistant for further details:
- Email: ella@douglascollege.ca
- Phone: 604-527-5463