Foundations for Learning | NorQuest College

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

With a reduced tuition rate of only $150 per course (plus fees and books) for Canadian and permanent resident students, no application fee, and flexible start dates, Foundations for Learning offers you a way to get started on your post-secondary path right away. Simply select the course you are interested in and register using this form. If you aren’t sure where your local CALP is, your instructor can help.

Questions? Email upgradingonline@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

Foundations 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.

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.

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