Academic Upgrading (A.C.E)

Pre-High School & High School

Is it time to upgrade? NorQuest College offers academic upgrading courses to help adults obtain the prerequisites required for entry into any university, college or technical institution. NorQuest offers pre-high school and Alberta Education high school credit courses as well as a full range of 30-level equivalencies.

Courses are developed with the adult learning in mind. 

Program Benefits

  • Achieve Alberta Education credits for high school courses or equivalency credits.

  • Learn in a fully supportive environment.

  • Enjoy one-on-one student-instructor contact in small classes.

  • Use of daily tutorial services and computer lab.

  • Access to student advisers and counselling services.

  • Fast track courses available. 

Method of Delivery

  • Full-time or part-time

  • Day & evening courses are available

  • Online 

Courses

Pre-High School

English, Math, Science, Computer Studies, Bridge for Second Language Learners.

High School

English, Social Studies, Applied Math, Pure Math, Math 24, Math 31, Science 10, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Studies, Information Processing, Legal Studies and Financial Management.

Educational Opportunities

NorQuest's courses are easily transferable. Upon gaining the prerequisites needed, either continue studying in one of NorQuest's career or employment programs or qualify for admittance to programs at other institutions.

Financial Aid, Bursaries and Awards

Students demonstrating financial need may be eligible for grants or loans. Refer to the NorQuest College Calendar for information on how to apply. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to apply for grant funding the application deadline is a minimum of 7 weeks prior to the semester start. If you miss the deadline for funding, your application will automatically be bumped to the next available semester, no exceptions. 

Start Dates

Fall 2010 - August 30, 2010 to December 17, 2010 (16 weeks) Funding application deadline: July 12, 2010.

Winter 2011 - January 3, 2011 to April 22, 2011 (16 weeks) Funding application deadline: November 8, 2011.

Spring 2011 - May 2, 2011 to August 19, 2011 (16 weeks) Funding application deadline: March 11, 2011.

September 2010 Intake - Hinton  September 2010 Intake - Hinton

 September 2010 Intake - Edson September 2010 Intake - Edson

 

 Please contact your local YREC for daytime course schedule.

 

Evening courses are offered as follows:

English, Biology, and Chemistry

Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Math, Physics and Social Studies

Monday and Wednesday, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm

Registrations for distance study, both live and recorded formats are also available through eCampusAlberta

 

Application Process

  1. Meet with on-site coordinator to discuss goals and personal circumstances. This initial consultation takes approximately 1 hour.
  2. Complete placement exam.
  3. Complete all necessary forms for funding, if applicable, and provide $50.00 application fee (non-refundable). 
  4. For self-funded students there is a $200.00 tuition deposit required at time of registration, payable to NorQuest College. Deposit amount will be subtracted from your total tuition fees. 
     

What is a WebClass?

WebClass Live is a synchronous deliver system using Elluminate Live software. Students "attend" the class daily in a scheduled block in real time by watching and participating in a fully interactive live session hosted by the instructor and with students located at the NorQuest affiliated campuses across central Alberta.

WebClass students view a whiteboard just like they would in a regular face-to-face class and they can hear the instructor, watch his or her writing or typing on the board, and they can ask questions using a microphone or direct messaging.

All classes are recorded so students are able to review them at their convenience later.

Each WebClass (Live) course has an on-line WebCT "wraparound" component which provides communication tools - email, discussion boards, etc - as well as additional course material - review material, self-tests and other multi-media resources - for the student's use outside of class.

All WebClass students have full access the NorQuest College on-line tutorial centre and can participate in one-on-one sessions - using eLive - with one of the college's tutors.