Ben Calf Robe Upgrading

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• Full-time and part-time
• Daytime classes
• 16-week semesters
• Fall, winter, and spring starts
• Downtown Edmonton campus
• Resident Elder
• Ceremony room
• Aboriginal counsellor and advisor

Program Overview

Ben Calf Robe was a man whose life stands as a monument to the values of wisdom, work, and respect.

The Ben Calf Robe Upgrading program is tailored to meet the needs of Aboriginal students by integrating Aboriginal perspectives and content within the Alberta curriculum. Emphasis is placed on utilizing an Aboriginal Model of Education including best practices such as experiential learning opportunities and project-based learning initiatives. Expertise from Aboriginal business people, community leaders, mentors, and Elders will be incorporated within the classroom learning environment. This program offers a wide range of pre-high school and high school courses as well as course work enabling Aboriginal students to acquire artisan and employability skills in a learning environment where they feel comfortable, safe, and valued in their pursuit of education. Students may also enhance their learning experience by participating in a number of cultural opportunities throughout the school year including an annual cultural camp.

Career Potential

Students in the Ben Calf Robe Upgrading program will be able to compete in the workplace, complete academic upgrading, or go on to pursue higher education at a variety of post-secondary institutions.

Transferability

Alberta Education credits are awarded along with equivalency credits. High school equivalency credits are accepted for admission purposes by most post-secondary institutions in Alberta and Canada.

Admission Requirements

• Placement assessment
• Admission interview
• Minimum 17 years of age

Credential

After successfully completing the academic requirements of their Individual Program Plan with a minimum of six courses taken consecutively and/or concurrently, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Ben Calf Robe certificate. Alberta Education or equivalency credits are also granted upon successful course completion.

Tuition and Fees

Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Course Listing (2008/09)

Note: The Ben Calf Robe Upgrading program reserves the right to cancel any class in which a minimum enrolment is not achieved. Students affected will be encouraged to participate in regular academic upgrading pre-high school and high school credit courses.

Alberta Education High School Courses
Students who successfully complete these courses also receive Alberta Education credits.

NorQuest Pre-High School Courses

NorQuest High School Courses

Additional Courses

Last updated: April 29, 2008