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Foundation of Academic Upgrading

MacEwan University

Edmonton, Canada
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Academic Upgrading is a full-time at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Academic Upgrading and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Further study (entry to NAIT career programmes and other post-secondary programmes)

Curriculum

Prerequisite upgrading courses that help adult learners meet the entrance requirements of post-secondary programmes. Courses run in 15-week Fall
Winter and Spring terms
With day
Evening and online synchronous options and small classes. Completing the courses may lead to conditional acceptance into a NAIT career programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school courses to meet prerequisites
High school equivalency diploma needs five 30-level courses with grade D or higher (three taken in the programme)
Placement test possible.

Accepted academic background

High school courses taken to meet prerequisites for college or university, High school equivalency diploma needs five 30-level courses with grade D or higher (three taken in the programme), Placement test possible, International applicants must be eligible for a study permit valid 6 months or longer.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no skill below 5.0)
TOEFL iBT 69
Duolingo 95 (CLB 6 for permanent residents/citizens)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts (if required)
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines on the Academic Upgrading page. Apply through ApplyAlberta (110 CAD application fee). Provide high school transcripts and English proof (Duolingo 95
IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 69). A placement assessment may be required. Accept the offer. Apply for a study permit valid six months or longer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,230 CAD
Application fee	$110 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	City Centre Campus
Faculty or school	School of Continuing Education
Department	Academic Upgrading
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Program starts
May 2028
Apply by
30 Jan 2028
442 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.