Language, Access and Preparatory Studies
Academic Upgrading
52 weeks – Certificate
Upgrade your knowledge and skills to prepare for college, apprenticeship, and/or employment, whether or not you have a high school diploma.
Overview
This flexible training is tailored to suit your educational and/or employment goals. You can attend these programs on a full- or part-time basis to suit your busy schedule.
Note: Academic Upgrading is tuition-free to residents of Ontario who are at least 19 years of age. Financial support for childcare and transportation is available to qualified applicants.
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) provides upgrading in communications, mathematics, introductory computer applications, and workplace essential skills. This program will help to improve your employment prospects, and to prepare you for further training. Many students who successfully complete this program proceed directly into the ACE Program.
Academic and Career Entrance Program (ACE) allows you to upgrade your academic skills and prepares you for further education. Studies may include communications, mathematics, biology, and chemistry. Successful completion of the ACE Program provides a Grade 12 equivalence that is recognized for admission to college post-secondary programs and apprenticeship training in Ontario.
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*The Employment Ontario project, program or service is funded by the Ontario government
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Ontario residents at least 19 years of age may apply for the program
