Adult learning: Academic career entrance
For adults who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge to meet admission requirements for Ontario college programs or for registration as an apprentice in Ontario.
About the program
Ontario colleges deliver Academic Career Entrance (ACE) and pre-ACE courses. This is sometimes referred to as ACE, academic upgrading, adult upgrading or college and career preparation.
Colleges recognize the ACE certificate as a high school equivalent for admission to college programs.
You can take individual ACE courses without pursuing the ACE certificate. You can also take the program online.
Learning options
- in class
- online
- combination of in class and online
Schedule options
- full-time
- daytime or evening
Program length
- length will vary at each college
Eligibility
You must be a resident of Ontario and at least 19 years old.
Colleges may have additional requirements.
This program might be good for you if you want to:
- prepare for college
- get into apprenticeship
Program cost
This program is free.
Note: Some colleges may charge fees.
How to register
- Find a college you are interested in attending and make an appointment with them to discuss your goals and needs.
- Take an assessment with the college to evaluate your skills and knowledge.
- Get course recommendations from the college, based on your assessment results.