Academic Upgrading
Adult Basic Education
The main academic program offered at Kayas College provides adult learners with content from grade 5 to 9 curriculums focusing on math, English, social studies, science, and life skills. This content is delivered full-time over four to six terms of four months each.
Students who complete the ABE program obtain employability skills and become eligible to apply for the University College Entrance Preparation program.
University College Entrance Preparation
The UCEP program takes eligible adult learners and provides requirements for students to gain provincially-recognized secondary school credits. Over two semesters of four months each, students learn content from Math 10-3 and 20-3, Science 10 and 20, English 20-1 and 30-1, and Social Studies 20-1 and 30-1.
Students make use of Microsoft 365 to complete course requirements, gaining valuable computing skills relevant to modern workplaces.
Cree and Aboriginal Studies Programming
In 2023 Kayas Cultural College offered Cree courses for the first time as part of our upgrading course offerings. Students will earn credits for Cree 10, Cree 20, and Cree 30 when they participate in all three years of the program. In 2024, Kayas introduced Aboriginal Studies courses.
Macitahtan Program
The Macitahtan Program is for students who want to improve their English language literacy, numeracy, and computer skills before entering Academic Upgrading courses. Learners in this program work one on one with the instructor and interpreters to develop the skills they need to succeed when they return to school.
Apply here to start classes in Winter 2025
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Kayas uses technology to deliver instruction to all three of our communities simultaneously. Students are able to connect to classes either in-person from one of our campuses or online from their homes.