The Career/College Preparatory Program is designed to provide adult learners with the opportunity to improve academic, technical, personal, and interpersonal skills in preparation for college programs, apprenticeships, and future employment.
College Prep may be for those who are missing admission requirements to the college program of their choice. Our ACE courses (Academic and Career Entrance) are recognized as equivalent to Grade 12C by Ontario Colleges (except biology which is Grade 11C) and for the purpose of admission to college or apprenticeship programs. College Prep is also an option for those who technically meet the admission requirements but want to improve their academic skills or boost self-confidence before entering a fulltime college program. College Prep is also appropriate for those who are looking for work or for those who already have a job but want to advance at their workplace.
This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Ontario Government.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents with valid Social Insurance Numbers, 18 years of age or older who have a mailing address within 50km of their chosen campus and are proficient in English (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). You do not require a high school diploma to register.
College Prep is free for those who meet the eligibility requirements.
In College Prep students receive the course material and work through it at their own pace, supported by College Prep faculty who will answer questions and provide clarification. For each of the core subject areas (math, English, biology, and chemistry), instructors are available during in-class time for one-to-one instruction. We currently only offer College level high school credits, not University level.
Students are required to attend classes for a minimum of three hours per week. Students themselves determine when they will attend College Prep classes. We offer day and evening sessions so that each student can design his or her own schedule to fit their personal needs.
College Prep is a continuous intake, so students don’t have to wait for certain times of the year to sign up and can start anytime.
Since College Prep is self-paced, the time students take to finish a subject will vary depending on how quickly students grasp the material, how much time they can devote to their studies, and how motivated they are. On average, it takes students three to five months (12-20 weeks) to complete one subject. You only take the courses you are interested in.
- Free for qualifying Ontario residents
- Part-time studies
- For out-of-school adult learners
- Continuous intake year-round
- Meet college and apprenticeship admission requirements
- Study English, biology, chemistry, and/or math
- Enhance computer and personal management skills
- Self-paced study: each course takes approximately 12-20 weeks to complete
- Completion of any four ACE credits satisfies the ACE Certificate requirements (equivalent to a high school certificate)
- ACEE6000 - ACE English/Communications
- ACEM6020 - ACE Business Math
- ACES6110 - ACE Chemistry
- ACES6130 - ACE Biology
- ACEC6210 - ACE Computer Skills
ACE Certificate graduates who have a 3.0 GPA or better will receive 10 bonus points in the ranking process when they apply to St. Lawrence College certificate or diploma programs that are highly competitive. This bonus does not apply to any of the degree programs.