ONLINE LEARNING

ONLINE LEARNING WITH ACE DISTANCE


When you study online with ACE DISTANCE, you get flexibly-paced courses led by highly-qualified instructors who answer your questions and provide ongoing feedback.
You may be eligible for free courses if you are:
  • 18 years or older
  • A resident of Ontario (not on an international study visa)
  • Proficient in English
  • Able to meet the required entry scores on our skills assessments
You also need a professional email address, access to the Internet, a reliable computer, and the motivation and self-discipline to do the course work.

For a list of available courses, visit our COURSES page.

For more details about the application process, please carefully read the GETTING STARTED section below.


GETTING STARTED

Read all the steps below before applying to ensure that you are aware of the requirements.

1. COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
After you submit the form, you’ll receive an email explaining your next steps in the application process.

2. COMPLETE THE ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENTS (1 TO 2 HOURS).
After your application form has been reviewed and accepted, you will receive instructions (by
email) to complete the online SKILLSMARKER assessments. SKILLSMARKER measures your current skill levels in three areas: Reading, Writing, and Numeracy.

3. PROCEED TO LEARN TO LEARN (15 TO 20 HOURS OVER THE COURSE OF THREE WEEKS).
This short, mandatory orientation course will help you determine if you have the computer skills, academic background and attributes to succeed in ACE Distance courses.

4. REGISTER IN AN ACE DISTANCE COURSE.
If you successfully complete LEARN TO LEARN, you will receive instructions via email about registering for your first ACE Distance course. Please note it takes 4 - 6 weeks to complete the above steps.

For more information about online learning, and to take a simple quiz to see if online learning may be right  for you, click here: https://www.ontariolearn.com/starting-out/

Ready to learn more? Proceed to HOW TO APPLY.