Academic Upgrading

Program Description

Academic and Pre-College:

Upgrade your English, Mathematics, and Science skills to meet college admissions requirements. The Academic Upgrading Program is a tuition-free program funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (students sponsored by a third party - e.g. WSIB - will be charged as feepayers. Rates are available from the college's Admissions & Registration offices). As a student in Academic Upgrading, you will also benefit from a program orientation prior to starting classes and additional career counselling and introductory computer skills training.

ACE Certificate:

Once you’ve completed four advanced level subjects, including EAC 149 and a 09-series Math, you’ll be eligible for the Seneca College Academic and Career Entrance (A.C.E.) Certificate, which is accepted as equivalent to Grade 12 by colleges across Ontario for admission to college-level post secondary programs and Apprenticeship programs.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 19 years of age or mature early school leavers. All applicants are tested and interviewed in order to determine program suitability and student entry level.
• For applicants whose first language is not English, completion of Canadian Language Benchmark level 6 is necessary.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Start Dates

The program is offered on a continuous intake basis. For more information or to book an appointment for testing, please call:

• Vaughan
  (905) 417-1781
  (1490 Major Mackenzie Drive/Dufferin Street - L6A 4H6)
   
• Scarborough
  (416) 293-3722 ext. 261
  (3660 Midland Aveue / McNicoll - M1V 4V3)
   
• Toronto - Newnham Campus
  (416) 491-5050, ext. 26620
  (1750 Finch Avenue East / Don Mills - M2J 2X5)
   
• Newmarket Campus
  (905) 898-6199, ext. 228
  (905) 773-7141, ext. 228 (Toronto Line)
  (1655 Yonge St. Unit 3 / Mulock - L3X 1V6)
   
• North York - Yorkgate Campus
  (416) 491-5050, ext. 44772
  (1 Yorkgate Blvd. - Jane / Finch - M3N 3A1)

Special Funding

You may qualify for a Special Support Allowance to help you pay for transportation and child care costs. Please apply at each site.

Curriculum

Your timetable may include subjects at a variety of levels determined during an entrance assessment. You may need to complete specific pre-requisites for some courses.