Students across northern Alberta will benefit from the partnership between Portage College and the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) at the University of Alberta.
The ATEP curriculum focuses on Aboriginal histories, worldviews, perspectives, and culture alongside the rigor of the requirements of an Elementary Education Degree. This prepares teachers to take up the Alberta Teaching Quality Standards (TQS) in their classrooms, creating a foundation to benefit all students in every classroom.
Students interested in gaining a top-notch Education Degree in ATEP are encouraged to register with Portage College to earn their prerequisite 60 credits in the University Transfer program.
To learn more about this wonderful opportunity, please contact one of our Student Advisors.
Call our Cold Lake Campus at 780-639-7109 or Lac La Biche Campus at 780-623-5577 or email Portage College Student Advisor
Unfortunately, at this point in time, this program is not available to international students. Please click the link to view all of our international students programs.
Career Potential
Graduates of our Univerity Programs can continue their studies with a Bachelor of Education in the ATEP program at the University of Alberta.
High School Matriculation: A minimum average of 60% and no mark lower than 50% in the following courses:
1). English Language Arts 30-1
2). Four other 30 Level courses (5 credits each) from the following list:
Mature Student: 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year, and a minimum average of 60% with at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 and one other five credit Grade 12 course.
Open Studies Admission: Successful completion of nine credits.
Documents: Complete high school transcripts and post-secondary transcripts, if any work completed at a post-secondary institution
Use this chart to check Provincial high school equivalencies accepted at Portage College. Note: This is just a guide.
Other: May be required to interview with the instructor or coordinator
International Student Admission: Based on transcripts, students may need to complete and Grade 12 English proficiency exam and subject area proficiency exams based on the degree stream selection
Transferability:
Transfer agreements are in place with many different post-secondary institutions across the province and country, including the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and MacEwan University.
Students are encouraged to check out our partnership bachelor programs.
Certification:
Diploma
Program Start/End Dates for University Transfer to obtain your first 60 credits
August 28, 2023 to December 15, 2023 (Fall Term)
January 6, 2024 to April 26, 2024 (Winter Term)
April 29, 2024 to June 21, 2024 (Spring Term)
Application Deadline
Fall Term:
Domestic: August 15, 2024
International Student: June 30, 2024 (Applications will be considered if you can obtain a study permit and all the relevant documents before July 15, 2024)
Winter Term:
Domestic: December 12, 2024
International: October 15, 2024 (Applications will be considered if you can obtain a study permit and all the relevant documents before December 15, 2024)
Spring 2025 Term:
Domestic: April 17, 2025
International: February 15, 2025 (Applications will be considered if you can obtain a study permit and all the relevant documents before April 15, 2025)
Locations
Cold Lake Campus
Lac La Biche Campus
St. Paul Campus
Year 3&4 classes and dates have not been set 24-25 year
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Tuition Deposit - $100 (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs)
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2023
Tuition | $2,594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $2,848.44 |
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2023
Tuition | $2,594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $2,848.44 |
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Spring Term
Fee payment deadline: April 21, 2024
Spring tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
Other mandatory fees per semester
Student Association | $68.95 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $23.54 |
Total | $175.20 |
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