Move Ahead with Your Education
Our Academic Upgrading Department can help you earn high school prerequisites needed for apprenticeship programs, and college-level or university courses. Not only do we offer pre-high school and high school equivalency courses and GED testing that can help you unlock your post-secondary education, we’ve also recently waived the application fee to help you get started.
Please note that the Canadian GED Exam Series ends on May 3, 2024, and any progress made toward your GED (High School Equivalency) certification must be completed by this date. If you are not able to finish, you may forfeit the progress you have made.
Certificate of Grade 12 Equivalency
If you arrive at our institution without a high school diploma, you can complete missing courses and then apply for a Certificate of Achievement in Grade 12 Equivalency. Students must complete four Grade 12 level courses, two of them being required Grade 12 equivalent subjects at our institution.
Have a look at the Academic Calendar for more information about admission requirments.
Academic CalendarGED Testing
We offer GED testing through the Learning Commons which accommodates and supervises internal and external examinations. In this capacity, both academic and non-credit examinations are hosted.
Learn MoreAdmission Requirements
You must be 18 years of age or older in the semester in which you plan to attend the program. English and Mathematics placement assessments may be necessary in order to properly place you in your courses.
Placement Assessments
Placement assessments are written to determine if a student has the required academic skill to gain program admission, or placement in academic upgrading courses. You will be asked to write a placement assessment if:
- You have been out of school for two or more years.
- You received less than 60% in Alberta Education English 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 or in Alberta Education Mathematics 10C, 20-1, 30-1.
- You have not taken courses in the Alberta Education English 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 or Mathematics 10C, 20-1, 30-1.
Practice Assessments
Students are encouraged to review their knowledge before booking an appointment to write a placement assessment. We have provided five practice assessments below to get you started.
If you have completed Math 8 or 9, take this Assessment
ArithmeticIf you have completed Math 10-C, take this Assessment
Algebra IIf you have completed 10C, 20-1/20-2, take this Assessment
Algebra IIIf you have completed a Grade 9 English course, take this Assessment
Basic WritingIf you have completed a Grade 11 English course, take this Assessment
Advanced WritingGet more practice with questions from Accuplacer. Samples include, reading, writing, arithmatic and algebra.
Sample QuestionsStart Dates
Regular semester start dates are listed in the program dates section. Spring session courses may also be available if the demand is sufficient.
Contact Us
For more information on academic upgrading, please contact:
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Office: E309 Phone: 780-539-2797 Email: upgrading@nwpolytech.ca Web: Visit Homepage |