Academic Upgrading Grades 10-12
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
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What to expect
Classes are offered in a variety of formats: self-paced or class-based. Both self-paced and class-based options may be delivered online, in-person or a combination (hybrid).
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Upgrading courses are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at .
- See individual course outlines for pre-requisites.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s  to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Education Enrolment Policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Recommended Characteristics
Adult Upgrading students have diverse backgrounds and experience and include:
- Adult learners returning to education after any length of time away from schooling.
- Recent high school graduates who want to improve their grades before applying for post-secondary programs such as health sciences or Engineering.
- Adults who want credit towards their high school diploma.
- Students aged 15-18 who are currently enrolled in high school or who are not able to attend high school.
- Speakers of other languages who wish to develop/improve their English skills in a Canadian academic setting.
Courses *
See the upcoming timetable for class-based courses (blended, online, and in-person) or the list of available self-paced courses (online) [pdf].
Note: Most courses listed below with a non-zero credit value will count towards the BC Adult Graduation Diploma (i.e. Adult Dogwood) or the BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/legislation-policy/public-schools/graduation-requirements).Â
Math Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0750 | Math 10 Part 1 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0751 | Math 10 Part 2 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0861 | Math 11 Part 1 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0871 | Math 11 Part 2 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0862 | Foundations of Mathematics 11 Part 1 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0872 | Foundations of Mathematics 11 Part 2 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0863 | Business/Technical Math 11 Part 1 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0873 | Business/Technical Math 11 Part 2 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0983 | Math 12 Part 1 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0993 | Math 12 Part 2 | 4 |
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1054 | Math for Health Sciences | 0 |
²Ñ°Õ³§°Ìý0750 | Math 10 Skills Part 1 | 0 |
²Ñ°Õ³§°Ìý0760 | Math 10 Skills Part 2 | 0 |
²Ñ°Õ³§°Ìý0877 | Mathematics Skills 11 | 0 |
Science Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý0861 | Biology 11 Part 1 | 4 |
µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý0871 | Biology 11 Part 2 | 4 |
µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý0983 | Biology 12 - Part 1 | 4 |
µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý0993 | Biology 12 - Part 2 | 4 |
°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý0861 | Chemistry 11 Part 1 | 4 |
°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý0871 | Chemistry 11 Part 2 | 4 |
°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý0983 | Chemistry 12 - Part 1 | 4 |
°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý0993 | Chemistry 12 Part 2 | 4 |
±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý0861 | Physics 11 Part 1 | 4 |
±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý0871 | Physics 11 Part 2 | 4 |
±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý0983 | Physics 12 Part 1 | 4 |
±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý0993 | Physics 12 Part 2 | 4 |
³§°ä±õ·¡Ìý0751 | Science 10 | 4 |
³§°ä±õ·¡Ìý0710 | Welcome to Math and Science | 0 |
³§°ä±õ·¡Ìý0715 | Foundations for Success in Math and Science | 0 |
Computer Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0735 | Introduction to Windows | 0 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0740 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 0 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0831 | Introduction to Word Processing | 0 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0832 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 0 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0981 | Computer Science 12 | 4 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0982 | Word Processing 12 | 4 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0984 | Spreadsheet Management 12 | 4 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0985 | Database Management 12 | 4 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0986 | Digital Art and Graphics | 4 |
°ä°¿²Ñ±ÊÌý0987 | Computer Programming | 4 |
Career Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
´¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý0700 | Career Planning 12 | 4 |
´¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý0702 | Career Decisions & Action Plan | 5 |
´¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý0707 | Job Search Techniques | 1 |
´¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý0709 | Education and Career Exploration | 2 |
´¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý0710 | Work Experience | 1 |
´¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý0711 | Communications | 1 |
´¡°ä·¡¶ÙÌý0750 | Student Success | 2 |
English, Social Sciences, and Humanities Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
°ä°ä´¡°äÌý0758 | Language Skills Access | 0 |
°ä°ä´¡°äÌý1084 | Communications for Health Sciences | 0 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0750 | English 10 Part 1 | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0752 | English 10 Part 2 | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0861 | English 11 Part 1 | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0871 | English 11 Part 2 | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0981 | English 12 Part 1 | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0991 | English 12 Part 2 | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0992 | Technical and Professional English 12 | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0994 | English 12 Essential | 4 |
·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý0999 | Provincial English 12 Literature Online | 8 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0716 | Reading and Study Skills 10 | 0 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0726 | Writing Skills 10 | 0 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0816 | Reading and Study Skills 11 | 0 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0858 | English Grammar Skills 11 | 0 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0902 | University Prep Writing Sk 12 | 0 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0826 | Writing Skills 11 | 0 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0916 | Reading and Study Skills 12 | 0 |
·¡±·³§°Ìý0926 | Writing Skills 12 | 0 |
¸é³§³§°Ìý1076 | Reading and Study Skills | 0 |
°Â¸é³§°Ìý0802 | Writing Skills 11 for Health Sciences | 0 |
°Â¸é³§°Ìý1076 | Writing Skills | 0 |
³§°¿³§°äÌý0751 | Social Science 10 | 4 |
³§°¿³§°äÌý0861 | Social Science 11 | 4 |
³§°¿³§°äÌý0999 | Social Justice 12 | 4 |
³¢´¡°Â³§Ìý0982 | Law 12 - Part 1 | 4 |
³¢´¡°Â³§Ìý0992 | Law 12 - Part 2 | 4 |
±Ê³§³Û°äÌý0981 | Psychology 12 Part 1 | 4 |
±Ê³§³Û°äÌý0991 | Psychology 12 Part 2 | 4 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
These courses are tuition free! The following non-tuition fees apply. The StudentAid BC Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of these fees. See Financial Aid for Adult Upgrading Grant application information.
Tuition Deposit: 0 (0 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit |
0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
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Application fee | 0 | |
Tuition Tuition | 0 |
Breakdown
Tuition Breakdown
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Student union | 69 | per term |
College initiative | 9 | per course |
Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
Campus resource | 10 | per course |
Laundry | 0 | |
Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
0 | ||
Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
U-PASS | 160 |
per term subject to eligibility |
Graduation | 0 | |
Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
Apply now
Are you interested in these courses?
Applications are open on EducationPlanner BC!
Don't forget to:
- Submit your official transcripts to the Registrar's Office when you apply (see Self-Paced details below)
- Check Important Dates for deadlines and registration information
- When applying, under Select Your Program choose:
- Adult Basic Education Grade 10 - 12 (Class-Based Individual Courses), or
- Adult Basic Education Grade 10 - 12 (Self-Paced Individual Courses)
To register:
- Your application must be complete and approved
- Class-Based students can register online
- Self-Paced students can register online if:
- you have submitted transcripts that show you have met the prerequisites for the courses you are interested in, or
- you have passed a VCC assessment that meets the prerequisite requirements, or
- you have received department approval to register online
- Note: Self-Paced students may need a departmental assessment. You can contact the College and Career Access department by email at cca@vcc.ca.