Sheridan College

Academic Upgrading Program

Record #: CDR1411
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2019
Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2019

Description & Services

Alternate Name Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Academic, Employment and Career Skills, Academic Upgrading, Literacy and Basic Skills
Description An academic upgrading program * helps individuals acquire the necessary skills for entry into college post-secondary programs, apprenticeship programs or employment * offers part time day courses * includes English, math, biology, chemistry, computer skills, Strategies for Success * students receive an assessment of current academic skills, a training plan and a program tailored to personal goals * the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate is equivalent to grade 12 OSSD for college admission, apprenticeship or employment 
 
Sheridan offers four programs to assist those that need to improve their skills in order to enter a post-secondary college program, an apprenticeship program or for employment: 
Academic upgrading: English * math * biology * chemistry * for college entrance 
English as a Second Language (ESL) full-time program for college entrance (PGASE) 
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) 
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) with work placement 
 
Also offered at Oakville Skills Training Centre * 407 Iroquois Shore Rd * Oakville 
 
Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Hours Office Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Dates Semester based
Areas Served Greater Toronto Area ; Halton Region ; Peel Region
Eligibility Ages: 19 year(s) and up 
 
19 year(s) and up Good oral English language skills required 
Those under 19yrs are eligible for admission on an individual basis
Application Information sessions held Tue at 1pm in room B132 at the Davis Campus in Brampton, and at 12pm in room B20 at the STC Campus in Oakville. No appointment necessary. Please arrive a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to the start of the session.
Fees There is no tuition fees for the program, however there is a $40 registration fee
Languages English

Contact Information

Address & Map
7899 McLaughlin Road
Brampton, ON L6Y 5H9
 
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Intersection McLaughlin Rd and Steeles Ave W
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone Brampton 905-459-7533 ext 5449 
Oakville 905-845-9430 ext 8052
Fax 905-874-4332
After Hours Phone 24-hour Answering Machine
Website https://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/faculties/continuing-and-professional-studies/academic-upgrading.aspx
Primary Contact Office Staff, Davis Campus; Phone: ext 5449

Other Details

Funding Provincial - Ontario. Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Service Level (30) Provincial Government ; (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects Education

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