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Take your next big step with our FREE Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program. Earn a Grade 12 equivalent certificate that opens doors across Ontario – whether you're aiming for college, apprenticeship, or career advancement. Choose from a variety of courses including English, Math, Sciences, Computer Skills, and Success Strategies to build the foundation you need to succeed.
Why choose ACE?
- Get the credentials you need for college certificate and diploma programs
- Earn a Grade 12 equivalent that apprenticeship programs recognize
- Build a strong foundation for success in your next steps
- Join a community of learners heading to college and exciting careers
- Small, supportive classes designed for adult learners
- Personal learning plan tailored to your goals
- One-week orientation and a tour of the London Campus to help you get started
- Academic, career, and accessibility support when you need it
- Flexible course options to match your interests
Eligibility Requirements
You can join the ACE program if you:
- Are 19 or older and ready for your next opportunity
- Live in Ontario
- Have been away from school for a year or more
- Can communicate well in English
- Want to advance your education (no high school diploma needed!)
Ace Program Cornerstones
- Comprehensive Preparation
- Strategically designed courses that equip students with skills for successful transitions
- Prepares learners for college, apprenticeship programs, or direct employment
- Provincial Consistency
- Identical course learning outcomes across all 24 Ontario colleges
- Standardized course titles
- Direct equivalency to corresponding high school courses
- Flexible Credentials
- Seamless credit transferability between colleges
- For adults who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge to meet the admission requirements of Ontario Colleges and/or for registration as an apprentice in Ontario
- Continuous Quality Assurance
- Significant curriculum changes require consensus among all participating colleges
- Rigorous approval process for certificate updates at each institution
ACE Certificate Requirements
To earn an ACE Certificate, students must complete four ACE-level courses with a minimum grade of 70%:
Mandatory Courses:
- ACE Communications (English or French)
- One ACE Math course
Elective Courses (Choose two):
- Self-Management/Self-Direction
- Computers
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Apprenticeship Math
Steps to Register
01
Contact your Adult Upgrading Contact
Reach out to your campus of interest through the contact list below, expressing your interest in joining the ACE program. Please include your full name and phone number.
| Location | Contact |
|---|---|
| London Main & Downtown Campuses | academic_upgrading@fanshawec.ca |
| Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus | lbs.simcoe@fanshawec.ca |
| St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus (& Aylmer) | cesstt@fanshawec.ca |
| Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus | cholt@fanshawec.ca |
02
Complete the Required Assessments
The Adult Upgrading Contact will send you an email with assessments focused on Math, Reading, Writing, and Digital Skills, as well as the application and registration forms.
A minimum score on these assessments is required. You can complete them from home within a two-week period.
03
Create a Customized Training Plan
If you meet the minimum score requirements, the Adult Upgrading Contact will connect you with an instructor to develop your personalized training plan.
04
Referral for Additional Support
If you do not meet the minimum score, the Adult Upgrading Contact will refer you to an upgrading instructor at the College or one from our community partners. You are welcome to reapply in the future to verify if your scores have improved.
Each student's journey is unique, and we create personalized training plans tailored to support your goals in Adult Upgrading. Please reach out to an Adult Upgrading Contact and we will provide you with more information.