College Access Programs

College Prep Program and Literacy and Basic Skills (L.B.S.)

Coordinator: Brian Gibb (bgibb@loyalistc.on.ca)

The College Prep program offers a high school equivalency program. Successful students meet the academic requirements for entry into other College programs, and are guaranteed seats in Loyalist programs. Subjects include mathematics, communications, computers and science, and may be arranged in any combination that a student needs. Students wishing to prepare themselves to write GED exams can do so in the College Prep program. Students may enrol at the beginning of any month of the year. Financial assistance may be available.

Admission requirements are flexible and may include testing or interviewing by the College Prep department. This department offers programs in cooperation with federal and provincial governments. Programs vary in length from four to twelve months and are delivered year round.

Students who complete Level IV of the College Prep program are considered to meet the minimum admission requirements for college, and may enter other college programs.

L.B.S. combines academic upgrading, training readiness, career and personal development skills and job-search skills. Individualized programs are provided for students who may attend full- or part-time.

The subjects include reading, writing, computers, mathematics and science. Some students begin in Levels One through Four in L.B.S., then move on to high school level classes. Literacy and Basic Skills classes are offered at the Belleville campus. Applicants are generally 25 years or older. A student may receive assistance with child care and transportation costs. Tuition is free for all students in L.B.S., as this program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.