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Thanks from Academic Upgrading!

The students and staff of the Academic Upgrading Program want to say THANK YOU to the college community for their support of our Annual Recogntion Day that was held on December 6, 2012. Particular thanks go to

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Over 150 Academic Upgrading Students Recognized for their Achievements During Learner Recognition Day

Confederation College celebrated and recognized the accomplishments of 154 students from its Academic Upgrading program today with a formal ceremony. Students were presented with certificates, awards and bursaries in recognition of their completion of academic upgrading courses.

The Academic Upgrading program offers an individualized approach to learning and prepares students to meet their educational and/or employment goals. The program focuses on upgrading mathematics, communications, biology, chemistry, physics and computer skills. Following the completion of the preparatory courses, students can gain direct entry into post secondary programs and apprenticeships, or earn their Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE) which is a provincially recognized certificate program that is equivalent to Grade 12 ...

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2012-13 SUCCI Student Handbook
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Academic Upgrading

Academic Upgrading

Are you considering a postsecondary education? Would you like to have the necessary high school qualifications to enter an apprenticeship? Would you like to obtain a Certificate of High School Equivalency?

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You Should Enrol if

  • Not having your Grade 12 Diploma is holding you back from employment and educational opportunities
  • You have a high school diploma, but not the subjects you need to enter further education and/or training
  • You want to obtain your Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate

Program Highlights

  • Students pursue individualized programs of study directly related to their educational needs
  • Academic and Career advisement is available through the Program Coordinator and Student Success Centre

Download Printable Program Calendar Section for Academic Upgrading (PDF)
Download Confederation College Academic Calendar 2013/14
Postsecondary Academic Program Calendar - 2013-2014 (ALL) (PDF)
NOTE: Also individual program (PDF's) - downloadable from program homepages.
Student Viewpoint

Since starting in the Academic Upgrading program, I have come a long way. Even though at first when it seemed like I was going nowhere in life, I stuck with it and now I am almost done. The AU program has helped many individuals get into post-secondary programs and will help many more in the future.

Morningstar Baxter
Academic Upgrading
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