Attestation of College Studies (ACS)

Colleges can create their own programs that vary in length and address particular training needs. Individuals who complete their studies in one of these programs obtain an institutional diploma known as an «Attestation of College Studies» (ACS).

Admission and registration periods for ACSs vary. An ACS can begin at any time of the year. The training is offered during the day or in the evening and on a full-time or part-time basis. For more information concerning a specific ACS program, contact the college offering it.

- Section 4 of the College Education Regulations, RRQ, c C-29, r 4

A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:

1. the person's studies have been interrupted for at least 2 consecutive terms or 1 school year;
2. the person is covered by an agreement entered into between the college and an employer or by a government program of studies; or
3. the person has pursued postsecondary studies for at least 1 year.

A person who has a Secondary School Diploma or a Secondary School Vocational Diploma and meets either of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies designated by the Minister leading to an Attestation of College Studies:

1. the program of studies enables the person to pursue technical studies in a field for which there is no program of studies leading to a Diploma of College Studies; or
2. the program of studies is covered by an agreement on training entered into between the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports and a department or body of the Gouvernement du Québec.

A person who has a Secondary School Vocational Diploma may also be admitted to a program of studies designated by the Minister leading to an Attestation of College Studies, so long as the program enables the person to acquire defined technical training as an extension of the vocational training offered at the secondary level.