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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 academicupgrading@durhamcollege.ca for more information on course start dates.
  • Personalized to meet your needs!

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