The Academic Upgrading program helps open doors to further education and better employment. This program allows you the opportunity to create your path for your next steps.
The Academic Upgrading program gives adult students an opportunity to learn in a traditional classroom setting with an instructor.
With Academic Upgrading, you can upgrade your academic skills, meet entrance requirements for post-secondary programs, earn a High School Equivalency diploma, and prepare for entry into the workplace.
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The Academic Upgrading program at Red Deer Polytechnic enables individuals to get the pre-requisites needed to enter into several post-secondary programs and broaden their career options.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
31 January 2025
Start date
May 2025
Donald School of Business, Science and Computing
Red Deer College, 100 College Boulevard,
Alberta (AB),
T4N 5H5, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
31 January 2025
Start date
May 2025
Placement Assessments. Upon applying to the Academic Upgrading program, you are required to write a brief assessment in English and Math. These assessments help to place you in the appropriate level of upgrading courses.
After completing the assessment, you will be contacted by the Academic Advisor regarding your course registration and funding information.
NOTE: Transcripts will be required if you have attended high school or another post-secondary institution.
English Language Proficiency
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
RDP offers students with industry-relevant programming, fostering applied research opportunities and close industry ties.
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