English courses and department

All students complete four English courses as part of their general education requirements. These courses build core skills in reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking—tools you’ll use in any discipline you choose.

Courses and placement

Once accepted to Vanier, all students take an online English placement test.
Based on their results, students are placed in an introductory Block A English course (603-101), or in a non-credit preparatory course if they need additional support (after which they must still complete an introductory course).
After successfully completing their intro course, students take three additional English courses, one from each category:
- Literary Genres (Block A)
- Literary Themes (Block A)
- A Block B course adapted to their program
In total, students complete four credited English courses—three Block A and one Block B—with the non-credit preparatory course added if required.

Placement tests

All new students are required to complete an online English placement test. Students are contacted by the college with information about the placement test, including the day and time they must write the placement test and how to gain access to it. The results of the placement test are made available through the Omnivox system prior to registration.

This test is used to determine which of the three Introduction to College English (603-101) courses students will take in their first semester of studies at Vanier.

The different types of Introduction to College English (603-101) courses are designed to meet the needs of students who have a variety of language backgrounds and English language skills.

Some students who have English as a second language difficulties may be required to complete the non-credited Preparation for College English course (603-001 / 002) before they can take the Introduction to College English course.

The only new students who do not have to take the placement test are those who have already successfully completed an Introduction to College English (603-101) course at another English CEGEP.

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