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Foundations for Learning

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Foundations for Learning

Delivered in partnership with the Community Adult Learning Program, Foundations for Learning offers affordable online upgrading and college prep courses in addition to English language training. With free tutoring support in your community, you’ll gain confidence, upgrade your skills, and open the door to future education and career growth. 

What to expect from the program

Learn at your own pace while staying connected to your community. Foundations for Learning offers adult learners an affordable and accessible path to strengthen foundational math skills, prepare for trades or practical nurse programs, and improve English language proficiency. 

Each 12-week course includes approximately 45 hours of online instruction-led activities plus 30 hours of free in-person tutorial support at your local Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) office.

With reduced tuition rates for Canadian and permanent resident students, and no application fee, Foundations for Learning makes it easy to get started. Pick the course—or courses—that interest you and register using this form.

Questions? Email InnovativeEducation@norquest.ca.

Your delivery option

To support your learning experience, this program is offered in the following format:

Online anytime

Classes have no scheduled meetings, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule within set start and end dates, with deadlines for some assignments.

Career opportunities

Foundation for Learning can help you prepare for further academic upgrading, employment certificate programs, the workforce, and some trades.

Important information for international students

We appreciate your interest in this program. However, this program is not available to international students at this time. For a full list of programs available to international students, please visit the programs and courses page.

If you're not sure which program is perfect for you, NorQuest's International Student Recruiters can help. Contact  international.recruitment@norquest.ca or  book a meeting.

Related programs

Academic Upgrading

Academic Upgrading is a full-time/part-time program for English-speaking adults, designed to improve reading, writing, math, and science skills.

CAEC Readiness

Build foundational skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies at NorQuest, and get ready to take the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) exam.

EAL Intensive

Improve your English language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to prepare for further education or employment.

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