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ACADEMIC UPGRADING PROGRAM FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING ADULTS PROGRAM (A752)

  • Demographics: Mature Student, Students with Disabilities
  • Program Types: Academic Upgrading
  • School: George Brown College St. James Campus
  • Languages: English

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

George Brown College is a leader in education and educational services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing staff and students. The Academic Upgrading Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults is a tuition-free program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students who want to upgrade their English, ASL and Math for success in further education and/or employment.

All courses are taught in American Sign Language (ASL). Each course is specifically geared to the needs and interests of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.

Courses are offered at the following levels:

Math:

  • ACE (ACE) Workplace Math
  • ACE Business Math (Grade 12C equivalent course for college admission purposes)
  • ACE Apprenticeship Math (Grade 12C equivalent course for college or apprenticeship admission purposes)
  • ACE Technology Math (Grade 12C equivalent course for college admission purposes)

American Sign Language (ASL)

  • American Sign Language I

Communications

  • Pre-Foundations
  • Foundations

REGISTRATION DETAILS

INTAKE: September and January. All applicants will be tested and interviewed in order to determine program suitability and student entry-level.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Deaf and hard-of-hearing students who use American Sign Language and 19 years and older. 
  • Admission testing and interview, demonstrating proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

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PRIMARY CONTACT

The Academic Upgrading Program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing adults' office is located within the School of Work and College Preparation. The office is located at 341 King Street East on the 6th floor (St. James Campus, “H” building), Toronto, Ontario.

Intake staff can be reached via email at deafupgrading@georgebrown.ca.

School: George Brown College St. James Campus   |   Map

ADDRESS

George Brown College St. James Campus
200 King Street East, 
Toronto, ON M5A 3W8