Royal Adult Campus
Royal Adult Campus offers learners between the ages of 18 and 21 the opportunity
to study in a format that suits their lifestyle while working towards a Ministry of Education Adult 12. To support academic achievement and social and emotional well-being, Royal Adult Campus provides students with access to counsellors, Indigenous student advocates, a Restorative Action Program worker, nurse practitioner, community school coordinator, Universal Lunch program and a daycare. Mount Royal Collegiate’s comprehensive school programming combines academics with a full complement of fine arts and practical and applied arts courses in skilled trades. Students can earn apprenticeship hours toward skilled trades through machining, mechanics, welding and more.
Adult 12 Criteria
An adult, as defined in The Education Act, 1995, is a person who is 18 years old and has been out of school for at least one year or a person who is 19 years old. Students who meet this criterion are enrolled in the Adult 12 program.
The Adult 12 program* permits students to obtain Grade 12 standing by successfully completing the following courses:
- English Language Arts A30
- English Language Arts B30
- History 30 or Native Studies 30
- Math 20 or 30
- Science 20 or 30
- Two 30-level electives.
Adult learners also have the option of challenging provincial examinations. Click here for more information about provincial examinations.
*Prerequisite requirements are waived for adults.
Program Highlights
- Continuous intake of students until March 31 of each school year.
- Students work at their own pace to meet core graduation requirements or to upgrade marks for specific post-secondary programs. This means students complete their courses as quickly or as slowly as they wish.
- Students receive individualized, teacher-facilitated instruction.
- Students can earn apprenticeship hours toward skilled trades and have access to a wide range of 30-level elective courses, including commercial cooking, construction and carpentry, cultural arts, foods, hairstyle and esthetics, machining, mechanics, photography, physical education, visual arts, welding and more.
- Students have access to nutrition support and cultural activities.
- Students with children have access to an onsite daycare.
Register
To register online, click here.
Note: Students will be contacted by a school administrator or counsellor to choose their courses in the days following online registration or at the beginning of the school year, if registering during the summer.
Contact
For questions, please contact the Student Services office at 306-683-7806.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age requirement to attend Royal Adult Campus?
Students must be at least 18 years of age and no older than 21 years of age.
I don't have any high school credits. Can I register?
Yes. We have a class called Pathways for students who are coming back to school to start fresh. You will be registered as an Adult 12 student.
I am a high school graduate. Can I upgrade at Royal Adult Campus?
Yes. We offer most Grade 12 and some Grade 11 courses you may need to either upgrade an existing mark or obtain credit for a course not taken in high school. Graduates can take up to two classes per school year free of charge if registered by September 30. For information about tuition fees, click here. For information about withdrawal fees, click here.
How do I register?
To register in person, call the Student Services office at 306-683-7806 to book an appointment. At the appointment, students will choose their courses with a school administrator or counsellor.
To register online, click here. Students who register online will be contacted by a school administrator or counsellor to choose their courses in the days following online registration or at the beginning of the school year, if registering during the summer.
When can I register and start classes?
We have continuous enrolment from September until the end of March.
How many classes can I take at one time?
New students may enroll in up in two classes at any given time depending on their availability to attend class.
Do I have to attend class?
Yes. Attendance is taken daily, and students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. If you are taking one class at a time and have work commitments we allow some flexibility, but you must discuss your situation with your teacher.
Can I take any of the courses available at Mount Royal Collegiate?
Most Mount Royal Collegiate courses are available to Royal Adult Campus students. However, all Royal Adult Campus students must register for courses in consultation with school administrators and counsellors. To book an appointment to register and select your course(s), please contact the Student Services office at 306-683-7806.
Are classes at Royal Adult Campus semestered?
Royal Adult Campus classes are non-semestered, which means we have continuous intake throughout the year until spring.
What instruction method is used at Royal Adult Campus?
At Royal Adult Campus, the teacher is in the classroom to provide course materials, answer questions and administer examinations. This one-on-one approach to instruction allows for self-paced and independent learning.
English is not my first language. Can I register for Grade 12 classes?
Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents to register at Royal Adult Campus. It is recommended that students have a Canadian Language Benchmark test with a score of eight or higher to register.
Where can I get a copy of my high school transcript?
Click here for information about acquiring a high school transcript.