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Program Year:
2010 - 2011
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Program Length:
10 Months (2 terms of 20 weeks)
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Program Description:
Adult High School To Print Program Information Sheet press HERE
The Adult High School program provides students with the opportunity to continue their education in preparation for career training, post secondary studies, or employment. Students will receive assistance from the Educational Counsellor and Learning Facilitator to determine the courses they require and to develop an Educational Plan to attain their chosen goal. Students can enroll either part time or full time.
Adult Basic Education To Print Program Information Sheet press HERE
The Adult Basic Education program provides students with the opportunity to continue their education in preparation for high school study, career training or employment. Students will receive assistance from the Educational Counselor and Learning Facilitators to determine the courses they require and to develop an Education Plan to reach their chosen goal. Students can enroll either part time or full time. Would you like to hear our Radio Announcement? Click HERE to hear more details about this program.
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Program of Study:
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION: Students take the courses they require to meet their eductional goals. Core courses include Math and Communications (Engllish Language Arts). Options include Employability, Science and Social Studies.
ADULT HIGH SCHOOL: Students develop an Educational Plan and enroll in courses they require to gain entrance to the Career Training or University Studies program of their choice. Core academic courses include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Information Processing, Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In special circumstances, courses may be accessed through the Alberta Distance Learning Centre. There are over fifty classes offered. Please see the course catalogue for a complete listing of Academic Upgrading courses. Students will receive assistance from a Counsellor in selecting the required courses.
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Program Delivery:
Blended, face-to-face and on-line
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Admission Requirements:
- Demonstrate ready, willing and able
- Attend a personal interview
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Application Process:
APPLICATION: Complete and submit the Northern Lakes College application form (available at all Northern Lakes College locations and on the college website).
TRANSCRIPTS: Provide a high school transcript if available.
ACADEMIC SKILLS APPRAISAL: The College uses the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to assist in planning for course of studies.
ACCEPTANCE: Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be accepted and offered a space in the next available offering of the program. In some cases, the spaces at a specific location may be full and accepted applicants will be placed on a waitlist. These applicants will be accepted in the order of ‘first qualified, first served.” It may also be possible to transfer to another location if there is space. Applicants will receive a letter informing them of their acceptance status.
FUNDING: Applicants are encouraged to check on funding options early. Counsellors can assist with identifying funding options and applying for sponsorship of fees and living costs.
REGISTRATION: Before the start date of the program, accepted applicants will receive information about registration dates, times, locations and other information to assist them in planning.
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Cost Estimates:
2010 - 2011 - FEES - ALL FEES ARE UNDER REVIEW
| HIGH SCHOOL | Per 5 credit course | Per 15 credit term | | Tuition ($106.00 per credit): | $530.00 | $1590.00 | | Student Association Fee | $ 25.00 | $ 70.00 | | Learning Resource Fee (materials etc. - $51.00 per credit) | $ 255.00 | $ 765.00 | | Total Estimated Costs (High School) | $ 810.00 | $ 2425.00 | | Supplies (approx. - not paid to NLC) | $ 25.00 | $ 100.00 |
| ADULT BASIC EDUCATION | Per 5 credit course | Per 20 credit term | | Tuition ($106.00 per credit): | $ 530.00 | $2120.00 | | Students Association Fee | $ 25.00 | $ 70.00 | | Learning Resource Fee (materials etc. - $260 per credit) | $130.00 | $ 520.00 | | Total Estimated Costs (ABE): | $685.00 | $2710.00 | | Supplies (approx. - not paid to NLC) | $ 25.00 | $ 100.00 |
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Locations:
Multiple locations in NLC Service area
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Offering Dates:
Term 1 - August 30, 2010 - January 28, 2011
Term 2 – February 7, 2011 - June 28, 2011
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Transferability:
Not as a program. However, the courses follow the Alberta Education curriculum and student results appear on an Alberta Education transcript. These courses are recognized by Alberta's post secondary learning institutions, as well as some in other provinces.
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Contact Information:
| Admissions: | Phone (780) 849-8600 (fax 849-2570) or Toll Free @ 1-866-652-3456
Questions regarding status of your application, program costs, Academic Skills Appraisal testing and other services. | Program Contact: | Rachel Ouellette (780) 849-8676
email ouelletter@northernlakescollege.ca
Questions about program content, admission requirements, employment opportunities for the program | | Counselling Services: | Contact your local campus
Questions regarding funding, support services, program content, admission requirements, etc |
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