We provide an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue college training or improve skills for new employment prospects. Courses are offered during the day, Monday to Friday, at most campus locations. Intakes take place in fall and winter. Academic Foundations offers courses in: English, Math, Science and Computers.
Contact a student advisor near you to find out about funding options and how you can begin your studies.
Frog Lake - DawnAnn Ollenberger: 780-639-7110
Lac La Biche & St. Paul - Deni Gill: 780-623-5579
Career Potential
Academic Foundations prepares students for direct entry into employment and/or further studies.
Credentials
Adult Education Certificate
Admission Requirements
Educational
Other
Transferability
N/A
Program Start/End Dates
August 27 to December 18, 2020 (Fall Term)
January 4 to April 30, 2021 (Winter Term)
Locations
Frog Lake First Nation
Lac La Biche Campus
St. Paul Campus
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Year 1
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 14, 2020
| Tuition | $1678.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $68.48 |
| Recreation Fee | $0.00 |
| Book Rental Fee | $413.10 |
| Total | $2,276.28 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 18, 2020
| Tuition | $1678.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $68.48 |
| Recreation Fee | $51.00 |
| Book Rental Fee | $413.10 |
| Total | $2,327.28 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
International Student Fees
Application Fee $160.00
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 14, 2020
| Tuition | $5034.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $68.48 |
| Recreation Fee | $0.00 |
| Book Rental Fee | $413.10 |
| Total | $5,632.28 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 18, 2020
| Tuition | $5034.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $68.48 |
| Recreation Fee | $51.00 |
| Book Rental Fee | $413.10 |
| Total | $5,683.28 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Need help funding your education? Check out our funding options.
Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Portage College programs will be delivered online. students will need regular access to a computer with a webcam and an internet connection. High speed broadband access is highly recommended for the optimal learning experience.
For technical requirements, visit our Moodle page.
2020 - 2021
Audit Fee - 50% of Course Fee
Document re-issuance Fee - such as, student ID, meal card, certificates etc. (Non-refundable)
Fee is per document - $10
GED Exam Fee (refundable if writing is cancelled)
Writing Fee - $200
Re-write Fee - $190
Invigilation Fee (Non-refundable)
Administration Fee - $25
Invigilation Fee per hour - $25
Prior Learning Assessment Fee (Non refundable)
Cost recovery, minimum $250/course
Supplemental/Deferred Exams (Non-refundable) - $25
Transcript Evaluation Fee - not applicable to dual credit high schools (non-refundable)
External Advanced Credit - $50
Transcript Fee - $10
Tuition Deposit (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs and international only)
Domestic Students - $100
International Students - $500
Paramedicine - $1500
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