REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR YORKDALE ADULT LEARNING CENTRE

How to register at Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre:

Come to Yorkdale on Letter Day between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm for an appointment letter.

Next Letter Day: August 30, 2010 (8 am - 12 pm)

NB: The earlier you arrive, the better your chances are of getting into the program you want! PSW fills very fast!

NOTE:  If you are interested in our Ed-Vance Program the registration process different than other classes at Yorkdale.  Click on the Ed-Vance Courses tab at the top of this page for Ed-Vance registration information.

Who can attend Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre?

Students who are...

• at least 21 years of age by December 31, 2010 and out of high school for at least six months - no exceptions!
• able to attend a minimum of two hours every day for 45 days (a nine week quad) Monday thru Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 am
• students between 18 and 20 years of age may be eligible for our Ed-Vance Program click on the Ed-Vance Courses tab at the top of the page, or see below for more information

Those new to Canada must have...

• Status in Canada (one of the following):
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • Refugee - only with a valid Study Permit (applications available from the office anytime)
• facility in reading, writing and speaking in English

Those from any Ontario high school must have...

• a transcript from an Ontario high school

What Do I Need to Bring for Registration?

• appointment letter, pencil, pen and calulator
• photo ID
• citizenship document (original & photocopy)
  • Canadian birth certificate
  • Permanent Resident Card or passport
  • Citizenship Card
  • refugee claimant document + Study Permit (application can be picked up from the office at Yorkdale anytime)
  • Convention Refugee document + Study Permit
• Ontario transcript (if available)
• educational documents from outside Canada
• non-refundable activity fee - $60.00 (debit or credit card payment - no cash)
• emergency contact name and telephone number
• proof of address
• resume only for Co-op, Child Care, Personal Support Worker Programs

What is the Registration Process?

• arrive before 8:00 am and go to the West Gym
• show the counsellor your appointment letter
• show the counsellor your Ontario Student Transcript (if you have one)
• have all documentation (original and photocopies) available for your interview
• complete the registration form (personal information)
• write an English assessment and a mathematics assessment
• after a break, return to the gym to meet a counsellor and discuss assessment results and register for a program at Yorkdale, bring a resume
• Personal Support Worker students will have an interview to be accepted into the program
• pay a $60.00 fee by debit or credit card to cover the registration process and activity fee and TASA fee
• submit photocopies of Canadian status, select courses and finalize registration

*NOTE

• Some courses may be full when you register. Be prepared to choose alternative courses.
• Please do not bring your children.
• This process will take up to 5 hours so bring a light snack, beverage, etc.

School Calendar and Daily Schedule

• There are 4 quads (or terms) in the school year
  
  • Quad 1:         September - November
  • Quad 2:         November - February
  • Quad 3:         February - April h
  • Quad 4:         April - June
    
• All classes are two hours a day, Monday to Friday. You may take 1, 2 or 3 classes per day depending on your personal schedule. Each two hour class is one credit. Students are expected to be present every day.

Daily Class Schedule

• Period 1:      8:00 am  – 10:00 am
• Period 2:     10:15 am – 12:15 pm
• Period 3:     Lunch - wonderful cafeteria on site at both campuses!
• Period 4:      1:00 pm –  3:00 pm

Fees for Yorkdale Registration

• Debit or credit cards only  - no cash please
• $60.00 assessment/activity fee due at registration (debit or credit)
• Text book deposit (to be paid by debit card after classes begin - approximately $60/course)
• Esthetics $560.00
• Child Care Assistant $531.00
• Cosmetology $860.00
• Microsoft courses $20.00 (workbook)

Fees for Yorkdale Registration into Registered Practical Nursing Program

• $40 assessment fee plus academic fees
• Admission into the Registered Practical Nursing Program occurs twice a year, September and February

The Ed-Vance Program at Yorkdale Secondary School

  Requirements:

• Students between 18 and 20 years old
• Students should have a minimum of 5 credits
• Students should have at least grade 9 English
• Students who have been away from school for at least one semester
• Students who are committed and serious about learning

To learn more about our Ed-Vance Program, and for registration information, click on the Ed-Vance Courses tab at the top of the page