Academic Upgrading for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults is a program for deaf and hard of hearing adults who want to upgrade their math, English and computer skills.
School of Work and College Preparation helps you prepare for and transition to the next stage in your academic or career plan. You will find a welcoming and supportive environment that offers tailored programs so you can create a plan that is suitable for you and transform any obstacle into an opportunity.
Admission requirements include fluency in English, mature student status. This program is intended for mature adults returning to school, 19 years or older.
Self-referral and agency referral.
Monday to Friday, 9-5 pm. A 24 hour voice answering machine is also available.
Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Contact the office; application requires participation in an information session and an intake assessment. Continuous intake on a monthly basis.
Academic upgrading programs provide free, intensive instruction in English, math, computer skills, self management and career development. They help prepare participants for employment or further postsecondary education.
Works collaboratively with students with disabilities to coordinate academic accommodations.Services include:Coordination and implementation of ASL Interpreters and/or Computerized Note TakersTranscription services, Assistive TechnologyAssisting with purchases of technology and referrals to psychoeducational assessment using the Bursary for Students with DisabilitiesAcademic accommodations, strategies and supports for in class and testing situationsReferrals to on and off campus supports and servicesLiaising with Faculty or other College staff for student advocacyAnnual Easy Start Transition Program, a one-day session for new students to learn about services and self-advocacyAutism Spectrum Disorder Group
As part of TVO, the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) provides a wide range of distance education courses that allow adults to earn secondary school diploma credits, upgrade their basic skills, or study for personal development.
Individuals 16 years and older (if the applicant is between the ages of 16-19, he/she must provide a Date of Leaving Letter from their last secondary school).
The Automated Telephone System (ATS) is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you need further help, a Learner Services Officer is available between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The walk-in service is also available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding government holidays.
A non-refundable administration fee of $40.00 applies to each application.
In order to be eligible to apply job postings you must be registered with Community Employment Services.In order to be eligible for academic upgrading you must:Be Ontario residents;19+ years of age (exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis); andCanadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age or mature early school leavers. All applicants are tested and interviewed in order to determine program suitability and student entry-level.
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Contact the office to book an appointment for entrance assessment.
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