School of Access & Academic Preparation

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Are you missing academic skills or prerequisites for university study? Prepare now through programs offered by the School of Access & Academic Preparation.

What we offer

Academic upgrading

Are you missing a grade 11 or 12 course as a prerequisite for your university program? You can take Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses to satisfy your missing prerequisites, improve your GPA, and if required, complete your Grade 12 graduation requirements.

College and University Preparation

Are you ready for first-year university, but need an extra boost? Our College and University Preparation (CUP) program offers the support you need to make a successful start.

Find out more about both ABE and CUP at Academic Upgrading.

Featured programs

Discover Employability Certificate

This certificate program helps young adults with learning differences develop the skills employers are looking for.

Discover Employability Certificate

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Community Capacity Building Citation

The CCB is a unique program for students with lived experience in hands-on community work with training in two distinct courses.

Community Capacity Building Citation

Education & Employment Access Certificate

Students with learning differences or mental, physical or emotional challenges learn skills in this certificate to succeed in their goals.

Education and Employment Access Certificate

Additional training and programs

In addition to the programs above, we also offer training in these areas.

Is English your second language?

The English for Academic Purposes (ESL) department has courses to help you improve the English language skills you’ll need to succeed at university.

Programs range from beginner to fluent speakers and are tuition-free (other fees apply) for citizens and permanent residents.

Accessible programs

If you're a student living with a learning disability or a social, physical or mental health challenge we have specialized courses to help you transition from high school to post-secondary education or meaningful employment.