This ABE Provincial level English course provides students with non-academic reading and writing skills to access some trade and vocational programs. This course does not provide access to academic post-secondary courses/programs. Students develop functional communication skills rather than literary skills. Students write a variety of paragraphs, letters and a report to develop skills in summarizing, organizing, writing and revising. Students read a variety of issue-related fiction, non-fiction and poetry to develop skills for comprehension and expression of information.
Prerequisites
Composition 10, or equivalent, or department approval.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Reading
- Grammar
- Writing – How to
- Summary
- Business Letters and Written Communication
- Reading Non-fiction
- Reading Fiction
- Reading Poetry
- Report Writing: Argument/Issues-based
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70881 |
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71094 |
October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71186 |
November 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41246 |
January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 41362 |
February 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 41444 |
March 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.