Area Of Interest

Preparatory Studies

Duration

Continuous Intake - complete at your own pace

Program Code

auto-1703

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Location

Thunder Bay

Northshore (Marathon)

Greenstone (Longlac)

Overview

Upgrade Your Life!

Is not having your Grade 12 holding you back from jobs or school? Can’t get into a college program because you don’t meet the minimum requirements? Upgrade your skills and your life!

Confederation College’s Academic Upgrading program is part of Ontario’s Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) initiative, formerly known as Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS). The program helps students prepare for the Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) program while improving writing, reading, speaking, math, science, computer, and workplace skills.

If you need extra support upgrading your skills for school, work, apprenticeship, or everyday life, Academic Upgrading can help you get back on track.

The Academic Upgrading program is offered at the following campuses:

Top Highlights

Learn in an adult learning environment
Continuous intake — start whenever you are ready
Flexible scheduling lets you learn at your own pace around your busy life
Study during the day, evening, or online through Distance Education
Take only the courses you need to meet your personal goals
Tuition-free through Ontario’s Get SET program funded by Employment Ontario
Subsidies may also be available for transportation and child care

Funded by:

Ontario’s Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) program funded by Employment Ontario.

I am so very happy that I was able to get into the upgrading program at Confederation College. Since starting my memory has improved tenfold and I'm...

Norma--Academic Upgrading student

My experience in academic upgrading has been nothing short of amazing! ~ Andrea

Andrea

I had to do a mature student assessment and I was able to do the upgrading program, which didn't take very long because of the help of the many...

Thornton

“My time in the ACE program here at Confederation College has without a doubt been the best academic experience I’ve ever had...” ~ Soleil

Soleil

If you want to give to yourself, believe in your dream and be dedicated. I highly recommend this program to those who want to continue their studies...

Shobana

This program gave me an excellent stepping stone to continuing my post secondary education and it will be helpful in my future. ~ Shaheena

Shaheena

I strongly encourage anyone wanting to take the first step to achieve their dreams and to complete their education to sign up. ~ Aya

Aya

I can say that Academic Upgrading program was the best experience for me and I recommend it for newcomers, or anyone looking for a job. ~Adnan

Adnan

Kiaya Drake was recognized for earning her full ACE certificate and then enrolled in the Social Worker program at Lakehead University. Though she is...

Kiaya

Student

The best thing about Academic Upgrading is that I feel like my life is going to improve.

Todd

Student

Academic Upgrading is the best place for anyone who wants to get their Grade 12 (ACE Certificate), and also help you prepare for College or University...

Jennifer K

Student

The best thing about Academic Upgrading is that there is always help close by. You have Teachers, Coordinators and Peers. You may also like the fact...

Hope A

The best thing about Academic Upgrading is the learning at one’s own pace. Without that I would have just sat in class fumbling at what to do. I’m the...

Christopher P

Student

Academic Upgrading is a great program for getting a Grade 12 equivalency. It is very flexible for those who have families at home. The staff are also...

Felix W

Student

The best thing about Academic Upgrading is the amazing staff, who are always there to help point me in the right direction. Also, the resources...

Lindsay S

Student

Academic Upgrading helps students get into a college program, either for an equivalency, or to get High School Credits. They get you going into the...

Sarah S

Student

My time as a student of the Academic Upgrading program at Confederation College was nothing but a positive, life-changing experience. From the moment...

Aleksandra K