ENGL 0300 is the first course in which all Basic Education English students will enrol. In this course, students will work with an instructor to identify strengths and gaps in their fundamental reading and writing skills. They will make a learning action plan to address these gaps. Students will also create a portfolio to practice and demonstrate their skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence writing, and paragraph writing. This portfolio will be used to determine a student's placement in one of the six levels of Basic Education English. Students will also reflect and build on their skills for success as adult learners.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Learning action plans
Reading comprehension strategies
Vocabulary building
Sentence writing
Paragraph writing
Academic readiness
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60906 |
May 4, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61204 |
June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50022 |
April 8, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.