Program Overview

Academic Upgrading

Welcome to Academic Upgrading – we offer FREE grade 12 equivalent C-level courses for students 18+ years of age to help them qualify for admission to post-secondary programs and improve their literacy and numeracy skills. This program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.

Are you:

• 18+ years of age or older?
• Missing admission requirements to get into college?
• Wishing to upgrade basic or workplace level credits?
• Looking to update your academic skills if you’ve been out of school for a while?
• Needing Ontario high school credits because you were trained internationally?

Academic Upgrading is here to help you!

PROGRAMS OF STUDY INCLUDE:

• ACE Communications (Grade 12 equivalent)
• ACE Apprenticeship Math (Grade 12 equivalent)
• ACE Self Management
• ACE Computer Foundations
• ACE Biology (Grade 11 equivalent)
• ACE Chemistry (Grade 12 equivalent)

BENEFITS OF ACADEMIC UPGRADING

• FREE C-level high school equivalency courses
• Meet the admission requirements to qualify for college programs while improving your literacy and numeracy skills
• Financial support for daycare and/or transportation is also available for qualified learners through our Training and Support Allowance Funds (limited availability)
• A supportive adult learning environment with qualified professors who offer robust and interactive face-to-face in-person instruction
• Academic Upgrading Student Advisors are available to help you complete your college applications and answer any college-related questions you may have
• Being on the Durham College campus and utilizing Durham College services you’ll be surrounded by a community of other motivated, friendly students

ACADEMIC UPGRADING IS:

• A free program funded through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.
• Offered every semester, check the “Courses” tab or email for more information on course start dates.
• Personalized to meet your needs!