Academic Foundations will prepare you for the high school courses that you need. This foundational learning program includes English Communications, Mathematics, Computer Literacy, and Job Preparation and Maintenance courses and is delivered through Hyflex learning. Hyflex allows students to learn either on-site or online for the duration of the course.
These eight-month courses will prepare you for future studies in a program of your choosing. Courses range from grades 4-to 9.
To find out if you qualify for Foundational Learning Assistance (formerly Alberta Works) or other sources of funding call a student advisor:
- Cold Lake and Frog Lake - DawnAnn Ollenberger: 780-639-7110 or Email
- Lac La Biche - Michael McKell – 780-623-5795 or Email Michael
- St. Paul - Denise Gill – 780-623-5579 or Email
Career Potential
Academic Foundations prepares students for direct entry into employment and/or further studies.
Credentials
Adult Education Certificate
Admission Requirements
Educational
- Program Math Assessment
- Canadian Adult Achievement Test B: omit Math and Mechanical Reasoning
- Course placement is dependent on Stanine of 3 for 002 course level and Stanine of 4 for 003 course level in: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Other
- High School Transcripts if applicable
- Written Composition
- Interview
- Training Plan
Transferability
N/A
Program Start/End Dates
January 3 to April 28, 2023 (Winter Term)
August 28 to December 15, 2023 (Fall Term)
January 3 to April 26, 2024(Winter Term)
Application Deadlines:
December 12, 2022 (Winter Term)
August 15, 2023 (Fall Term)
December 15, 2023 (Winter Term)
Locations
Frog Lake First Nation
Lac La Biche Campus
St. Paul Campus
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2022
| Tuition | $1678.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Book Rental Fee | $429.79 |
| Total | $2,357.46 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2022
| Tuition | $1678.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Book Rental Fee | $429.79 |
| Total | $2,357.46 |
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $116. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $116.
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
International Student Fees
Application Fee $160.00
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2022
| Tuition | $5636.25 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Book Rental Fee | $429.79 |
| Total | $6,315.71 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2022
| Tuition | $5034.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Book Rental Fee | $429.79 |
| Total | $5,713.46 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Tuition Deposit (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs and international only)
Domestic Students - $100
International Students - $1500
Need help funding your education? Check out our funding options.
Academic Foundations
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.