Overview
Academic Upgrading is tuition-free programming that provides participants with the opportunity to upgrade their academic skills to reach their personal goals of employment, and access to further education or training. Upon successful completion of the program, participants may apply to enter college – certificate, diploma and other college programs - or seek employment.
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Program Delivery Options
Lambton College offers a variety of ways in which academic upgrading is delivered, including:
Programming provided will help you:
- Improve written and verbal communication skills
- Update mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and English
- Prepare for High School Equivalency (GED) tests
- Gain entry into college without your Grade 12
- Prepare to write apprenticeship related exams or prepare for successful entry into the workplace
The academic upgrading streams offer adult learners:
- A personal academic assessment
- An individualized “learning plan”
- Self-paced and goal-orientated learning
- A learner centered teaching approach
- Flexible hours
- Continuous intake
- Flexible delivery methods with; in class, e-lab and fully online
For further information regarding Upgrading in Ontario visit www.collegeupgradingon.ca
Academic & Career Entrance Certificate
The Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) Program is specifically designed for upgrading academic skills of adults and utilizes a combination of self-directed study and teacher contact. ACE allows students to achieve the entrance requirements for apprenticeships and many post secondary college programs in a relatively short period of time. A diagnostic Mathematics and English test will determine the academic level of entry into the program.
The curriculum consists of Communications, Computers, Self-Management/Self-Direction, and various Mathematics and Science courses. Course selection is based on the individual’s goals. The ACE program is self-paced and the length of the program varies based on student goals. Participation in the program can be full-time or part-time. Classroom hours can be scheduled around employment and family responsibilities. The program is delivered Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Evening classes may be available.
This program is being offered throughout the provincial college system and is accepted as Grade 12 equivalency for most post secondary programs at community Colleges across the province. Students may register in individual courses to fulfill requirements of most post secondary programs.
NOTE: To receive an ACE Certificate, students must successfully complete Communications, Mathematics, and two other courses from the course list.
The ACE Program is tuition-free and paid for by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Course List
BIOL-010-0 Biology - ACE
CHEM-010-0 Chemistry - ACE
COMP-010-0 Computer Skills - ACE
ENGL-010-0 Communications - ACE
MATH-010-0 Core Math - ACE
MATH-011-0 Apprenticeship Math - ACE
MATH-012-0 Business Math - ACE
MATH-013-0 Technical Math - ACE
PHYS-010-0 Physics - ACE
SKLS-010-0 Self-Direction - ACE
Admission Requirements
This program is for adult students, minimum 19 years of age. Some exceptions may apply.
Educational/Employment Opportunities
ACE will provide you with the credentials and skills needed for entrance to College, Apprenticeship registration and success in the workplace.
For more information regarding Academic Upgrading contact our
Information Centre located at Lambton College (b105) 519-542-7751 ext.
3535.