ACCESS Royal Oak is the adult education centre of the Riverside School Board, serving learners aged 16 and older on Montreal's South Shore.
ACCESS is the Adult Education Centre of the Riverside School Board. It has 5 campuses located on Montreal's South Shore, and the ACCESS Royal Oak location is at 3555 Rue Rocheleau, Saint-Hubert, QC J3Y 4T6. ACCESS serves individuals who are 16 and older in their ongoing academic and professional pursuits.
ACCESS has been a resource for the Riverside School Board community for over 40 years.
ACCESS's mission is to provide each student with opportunities and support on their journey to success and their engagement within the community. Its vision is to empower adult learners through quality teaching practices in a bilingual environment. Its values are care, integrity, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.
ACCESS offers a high school diploma, prerequisite courses for post-secondary education, trade programs, and French or English classes. Vocational training is available in administrative, commerce and computer technology, building and public works, social, educational and legal services, health services, motorized equipment maintenance, and transportation. Other offerings include the ACCESS Drone Flight School, a LPN Continuous Training service, and programs for adults with special needs. ACCESS welcomes students from all over the world.
Admission routes include the General Development Test (GDT) for vocational training, the Secondary School Equivalency Test (TENS), Ventures / Ventures Plus admission, and placement tests for French or English classes. Support services include Counselling and Support Services (SARCA), Career Counselling, and Academic Advising Services. ACCESS also offers Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC).