College Preparations offers the high school courses you need to begin your post-secondary studies.
We understand the needs of adult learners. Juggling education, family life, and work is not always an easy thing to do. That's why Portage College offers our courses online, full-time, or part-time so you can work on the specific courses you need on your time with both synchronous and asynchronous support. You might be eligible for a High School Equivalency Diploma as you complete your upgrading. Contact the Student Advisors listed below for more information.
Classes are offered both in fall and winter terms beginning in August and January. Courses range from grades 10-to 12.
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
The majority of post-secondary institutions require that specific pre-requisite courses be completed before admission to their programs is granted. College Preparation qualifies students for programs in post-secondary institutions, offers courses for credits towards a high school diploma and increases job opportunities.
Credentials
Adult Education Certificate
Admission Requirements
Educational
- Program Math Assessment
- Canadian Adult Achievement Test C: omit Math and Mechanical Reasoning and Science
- Course placement is dependent on Stanine of 4 in: Reading Comprehension and Language
Other
- High School Transcripts if applicable
- Written Composition
- Interview
- Training Plan
Use this chart to check Provincial high school equivalencies accepted at Portage College. Note: This is just a guide.
Please refer to the following link for minimum technical requirements for our Moodle site.
Transferability
Portage College has transfer agreements in place with other colleges and universities which allows you to gain access to post-secondary learning opportunities.
Program Start/End Dates
January 3, 2023 to April 28, 2023 for Winter term at Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, St. Paul and Frog Lake Campuses
August 28, 2023 to December 15, 2022 for Fall term at Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, St. Paul and Frog Lake Campuses
January 3, 2024 to April 26, 2024 for Winter term at Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, St. Paul and Frog Lake Campuses
Application Deadlines:
August 15, 2023 for Fall term
December 12, 2022 for Winter term
Locations
Cold Lake Campus
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.
Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.
College Preparation
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.