ADMISSION POLICY
Criteria for admission into any Advanced Certificate or Diploma Programs include:

• Attending the initial interview and receiving a positive recommendation from the Director/Student Administrator.
• Having a fair understanding of the English language.
• Possessing a Grade 12 completion Certificate or equivalent. Applicants who have not graduated Grade 12 or an accepted equivalent will need to pass an Entrance Examination.
• Applicants for any of the Technical Diplomas or Advanced Certificates, as well as the Medical Training courses offered, will further be evaluated on specific criteria and tests depending on the Diploma or Certificate chosen.
• Having a mature student status or being at least 19 years of age (with at least two years out of High School)—and subject to the discretion of the College Director.

Students need to be able to cope with an individualized learning system. Foreign students who are not Canadian Citizens or permanent residents must obtain “student authorization” from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Applicants must read and certify that they have received and read a copy of the College’s policies and procedures, any updates and inserts as well as the Enrollment Application and Contract. Some programs may also have additional entrance requirements or prerequisite courses.

ATTENDANCE
Students are contracted to attendance obligations that depend on their funding sources and schedules. Failure to attend in accordance with contracted hours of instruction per week may result in withdrawal from the program. Attendance records may be subject to scrutiny by sponsoring agencies and are maintained by the college as prescribed. Students may choose their hours of attendance, subject to workstation availability, and at the discretion of the college.

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Academy of Learning’s Integrated Learning™ System programs are presented using course workbooks, audio instruction, and original software. All courses are presented as complete packages with all of the necessary materials included. There are no additional costs. All materials presented to students are protected by relevant Copyright Laws.

CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS
A Certificate or Diploma is issued to each student who successfully completes a course and meets their financial obligations to the college. Certificates and Diplomas are issued by Academy of Learning’s head office.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING/CHALLENGE EXAMS
Credit for previous education and training may be awarded to students who are able to successfully pass challenge exams, which indicate acceptable levels of proficiency in specific skill areas.

DRESS CODE
Academy of Learning colleges do not follow a strict dress code, however; attire should be modest. Students may be asked to dress as they would for a job interview on specific days during their job search courses. As a courtesy to others who may have extreme allergies, students are asked not to use strongly scented products prior to coming to the college.

PASSING MARKS
Individual exams must be taken for one course before proceeding to the next and require a minimum percentage pass mark prescribed by the Academy of Learning. To graduate, students must pass all courses in their program of study with a minimum of 60% and an overall average of 75%. Students achieving an average of 90% and higher will receive Honours status. Some of the programs may require a passing mark of 75% for each course.  Consult with your Admissions Representative for details. The marking schemes and procedures are governed by strict guidelines set by our National head office.

FACILITATORS
The Academy of Learning employs qualified individuals to facilitate the training of students. Facilitators take training programs in course content provided by the Academy of Learning and must score over 90% on each exam.

FEES
Courses are presented with all of the necessary materials included. All fees are payable to the Academy of Learning in the form of cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or cash (confirm at your local college). Fees are charged on a per course basis in accordance with established prices. The total tuition fees are due and payable by the start date unless specific arrangements have been with the college and recorded on a student’s contract. If the student is being sponsored, the college requires a letter of authorization. Academic credit is not given until all financial obligations have been met.

HOLIDAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION
Academy of Learning operates year-round and observes all government statutory holidays. Some colleges arrange closures during Christmas and New Year or during the summer months. Consult your local college for specific dates.

Students should check with their college about hours of operation. Most Academy of Learning colleges are open six days a week - Monday to Saturday. Selected evening hours are offered by most colleges.

PRIVACY
The Academy will limit the collection, use and disclosure of students’ personal information to the extent required to conduct business and to provide on-going services to them. This information is confidential and is only issued to a third party with students’ written authorization or where students are funded by a government or sponsoring agency.

REFRESHER PRIVILEGES
Graduates are welcome to come in after completion of their courses to refresh and review their course as long as they have already passed the course and the Academy of Learning still teaches the same version.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Students are all issued a program outline that includes target dates for starting and ending each course. These dates must be adhered to as closely as possible in order for students to complete their courses by the prescribed end dates. Should students fall behind, they are expected to put in extra time to maintain satisfactory progress.

Students receiving funding will have no leeway in this - if satisfactory progress and course load is not being maintained, it could result in withdrawal. Courses not completed by the end date will not qualify for refunds or transfers. In the event that completion by end date is not feasible, the end date may be extended but only with the permission of sponsoring agencies and the College Director.

In order to receive a credential, students must achieve an overall average of 75%. Regular feedback from college staff ensures students can monitor their progress and, if applicable, may implement initiatives to ensure academic success.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Our philosophy is that everyone should have the right and opportunity to improve their life through better employment. Academy of Learning’s innovative method of individualized instruction coupled with its flexible scheduling allows students with special needs access to all the benefits of our unique learning method. We can accommodate physically challenged students. Written transcripts of courses may be available when audio material is insufficient for student needs.

TAX RECEIPTS
Tuition fees qualify for a federal tax credit. Students may also be entitled to an educational status credit based on their attendance. Students are requested to talk to college staff or to their tax consultant if they require any additional information. In order to claim this tax credit, an official receipt is issued by the colleges at the appropriate time.

TRANSFER POLICY
Students must complete their program of study at the college identified on their contract. If a student wishes to transfer to another Academy of Learning college, they must request this in writing from their originating college well in advance. Transfers will only be considered if the student is in good standing and at the sole discretion of the College Director. The Academy of Learning cannot guarantee that a transfer will be made. This policy is subject to approval from the student’s funding agency and space availability at the college to which the student wants to transfer. Enrolment contracts are not transferable from one student to another.