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ENGLISH FOR ART & DESIGN (EAD)

  • Demographics: Newcomers
  • Program Types: Language Training
  • School: OCAD University
  • Languages: English

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Choose English for Art & Design (EAD) as your pathway into OCAD University and advance your journey as an artist or designer. Designed specifically for students who are English Language Learners (ELLs), EAD offers much more than language learning – immerse yourself in creative and interactive studio-based learning!

  • Join a vibrant community with other multilingual/international students who are interested in art and design!
  • Practice language skills while you make art/design and learn the vocabulary used by art and design professionals.
  • Develop a strong academic foundation before you start your first year.
  • Explore university-level learning and expectations (e.g., OCAD U classroom cultures, discussions, writing, reading, researching and making presentations).
  • Learn from OCAD U instructors (professional artists and designers, and language teachers).

*Information sessions (in February) and updates about 2024 programs will be posted by about mid-January.


REGISTRATION DETAILS

For detailed application steps for each EAD program, you may follow this link.

Please note - the information listed on this webpage is for 2023; details for 2024 will be updated when available.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You receive an offer of admission to OCAD University and need to meet the condition of English language proficiency.*

OR

You have an offer of admission to OCAD U, have met the English language proficiency requirements and want to get a head start (advantage) on your first year. EAD programs are designed for students who speak English as an additional language.

*Students who successfully complete the appropriate English for Art & Design program(s) will fulfill the English language proficiency requirements for admission and will not need to provide further proof of English language proficiency.

See the English Test Score Minimums to see which EAD program you might be eligible for.

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PRIMARY CONTACT

ead@ocadu.ca

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ADDRESS

OCAD University
100 McCaul Street
Toronto, Ontario 
M5T 1W1