Algonquin College
Site: Woodroffe Campus - Rm J205
Service: Academic Access Centre - Academic Upgrading / Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0359 | Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Academic Access Centre ; ACE ; OCR |
| Former Name | Basic Training for Skills Development |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Nepean |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Woodroffe Ave and Navaho Dr |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Academic upgrading courses which prepare individuals for college programs and/or employment * individuals can study only the courses they need to meet the admission requirements for a college program of choice, or they can earn the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) which is recognized across Ontario as a Grade 12 equivalency for admission to college, and by many employers as meeting their minimum employment standard * delivery of most courses is individualized * placement tests determine which course to start in * continuous intake * daytime or evening * full-time or part-time communication * mathematics * biology * chemistry * success strategies * computer skills |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm * program and class hours are irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up Applicants must be 19 years or older. Applicants less than 19 years of age can be considered but must meet with an Academic Access Advisor first. Eligibility is determined by an initial English reading assessment. |
| Application | Apply for initial assessment in person or on website. Must bring valid government ID and proof of address |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service ; Tuition is free for Ontario residents who qualify for financial assistance under the Institution-Funded Special Bursary or Literacy and Basic Skills programs; financial assistance may also be available for travel and/or childcare costs. Tuition fees: full-time students: $74.31 per week * part-time students: $6.30 per hour of instruction * books provided at no cost * annual IT fee of $87.72 (starting 26 August 2019) if registering prior to 26 August 2019 - please call for details. |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Remedial Education |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-727-4723 ext 5722 |
| aac@algonquincollege.com | |
| Website | www.algonquincollege.com/access |
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| Other Details | |
| Established | 1967 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Colleges and Universities ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 888260643 RR0001 (The Algonquin College Foundation) ; Fees - Tuition fees |
| Elections | The Board of Governors is appointed. |
| Print Material | Various * college calendar * on course |
| Resources | Website, library, access to computers and the Internet, College calendar and On Course, on-line guides to available courses |
| Accreditation | Yes, by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities |