Indigenous WHY COLLEGE PREP?
- FREE for qualifying Ontario residents
- Continuous intake year-round - start anytime!
- Take courses equivalent to Grade 11C or Grade 12C
- Study English, biology, chemistry, and/or math - only take courses you need for college admission
- Part-time, self-paced study - each course takes approximately 12-20 weeks to complete
- Meet admission requirements for college programs
- Improve academic skills and improve confidence
- Perfect for out-of-school adult learners
- No high school diploma? Completion of any four ACE credits satisfies the ACE Certificate requirements (equivalent to a high school certificate)
MEET COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
College Prep may be for those who are missing admission requirements to the college program of their choice. Our Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) courses are recognized as equivalent to Grade 12C by Ontario Colleges (except biology which is Grade 11C) for the purpose of admission to college programs.
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
College Prep is also an option for those who technically meet the admission requirements but want to improve their academic, technical, personal, and interpersonal skills and boost self-confidence before entering a full-time college program. College Prep is also a good fit 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.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
- ACEE6000 - ACE English/Communications
- ACEM6020 - ACE Business Math
- ACES6110 - ACE Chemistry
- ACES6130 - ACE Biology
- ACEC6210 - ACE Computer Skills
OTHER INFORMATION
Bonus Points
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.
FAQs
- 18 years of age or older.
- Have an Ontario mailing address.
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents with valid Social Insurance Number.
- Are proficient in English (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
- You do not require a high school diploma to register.
Note: Due to our in-person attendance requirement, it is recommended that you are within 80km of your chosen campus.
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.
Please note registration is temporarily paused. The college will reconnect with pending registrants when the current labour disruption ends.