This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze 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: English, Grade 10, Academic

Ministry Course Title: English, Grade 11, University Preparation    
Common Course Name: English
Course Code: ENG3U
Grade: 11
Course Pathway Type: University Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
Curriculum Policy Document:  The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: English, (2007) Revised  
Course Developer: Ontario Online School Course Development Team
Department: English
Initial Development Date: July 2019 for all
Most Recent Revision Date: Ongoing – course direction is determined through collaboration between teachers and students
Tuition Fee (CAD): $500