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Academic Upgrading

Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer campus — Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Study Level
Foundation / Pathway · English as Second Language (ESL)
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 13,185
Application Fee
CAD 150
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description NOTE: This program is for conditional admission along with an academic program ONLY. Students cannot apply to this program alone, they will not be eligible for a Visa. The Academic Upgrading program gives students an opportunity to upgrade academic skills and upgrade to meet entrance requirements for vocational, career, and university programs. Student will also develop teamwork skills, work with others, practice problem solving, and develop effective study skills while preparing for entry to the workplace or a chosen career and create a portfolio of identifiable skills. The Academic Upgrading program offers high school equivalency in all academic disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Studies). These courses are accepted in place of Alberta Education courses for admission and prerequisite purposes at Red Deer Polytechnic. The following describes the course numbering system: Red Deer Polytechnic Academic Upgrading Courses Alberta Education Equivalent ENGL 050 Basic English Pre-high school English ENGL 075 Reading, Viewing and Composition English 10/20 ENGL 090 Critical and Analytical Study of Texts English 30-2 ENGL 095 Literature and Composition English 30-1 MATH 050 Preparatory Mathematics Pre-high school Math MATH 075 Introductory Algebra Math 10C MATH 082 Intermediate Math Principles Math 20-2 MATH 085 Intermediate Algebra Math 20-1 MATH 092 Principles of Mathematics Math 30-2 MATH 096 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry Math 30-1 MATH 097 Introduction to Calculus Math 31 BIOL 085 Introductory Biology Biology 20 BIOL 095 Preparatory Biology Biology 30 CHEM 085 Introductory Chemistry Chemistry 20 CHEM 095 Preparatory Chemistry Chemistry 30 PHYS 085 Introductory Physics Physics 20 PHYS 096 Preparatory Physics Physic 30 SOST 095 Twentieth Century World Social Studies 30-1 ADEV 068 Supported Study I N/A ADEV 069 Supported Study II N/A
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
English as Second Language (ESL)
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 13,185
Application fee
CAD 150
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
1 February 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Red Deer campus

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

100 College Blvd

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

Graduating from a designated learning institution does not automatically make a student eligible for a PGWP; not every program at a DLI qualifies, and eligibility can depend on the program, language results, field of study and other requirements.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

Red Deer Polytechnic is located in Alberta, a beautiful and vibrant province in Canada with the Rocky Mountains to the west and the open prairies to the east. Red Deer Polytechnic’s programs are led by expert instructors who care, with practical and applied learning opportunities that allow students to gain experiences for the real world. Class sizes are small across the majority of programs, which means that students establish meaningful relationships with their instructors and their peers. Red Deer Polytechnic has a variety of different programs to challenge, inspire and prepare students for...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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