Description:
Could I be a Career and College Preparation student?
You can if you want to do any of the following:
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improve basic literacy in English, math, or computer studies
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upgrade to meet prerequisites for trades, vocational or university programs
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finish high school education and earn your diploma
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attend only part-time to accommodate family or work responsibilities
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prepare for employment, or upgrade to improve employment options
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create a better future for your children and yourself
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achieve a personal goal
Career and College Preparation offers:
- supportive, adult-centred environment
- part-time or full-time studies
- small class sizes
- flexible arrangements for learning guided by caring instructors
- instructor-led classes
- an Adult Learning Centre for extra help and individualized courses
- tuition-free courses (but some costs related to student fees and textbooks)
- tutoring services for current students
- convenient access to college resources
- fees and textbook funding may be available through
the Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program (ABESAP)
We are committed to accommodating your needs. We can offer flexible learning options that fit with your work and childcare responsibilities.
To determine grade level, you have the option to complete English and Math Appraisals 
Fundamental Certificate (Level 02)
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Grades 8 and 9
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English, math, and computers
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Individualized instruction
Intermediate Certificate (Level 03)
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Grade 10
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English, math, plus two of the following: computers, science or social studies
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Individualized instruction
- You may wish to enter a trade or vocational program at this point in your studies
Advanced Certificate (Level 04)
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Grade 11
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English, choice of math courses, accounting, biology, chemistry, physics, computer studies, social studies
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Courses may be face-to-face instructor-led, or delivered at a distance via video conference or web conference or student–directed with instructor support
Provincial Diploma (Level 05)
BC Adult Graduation Diploma
- Grade 12
- English, communications, creative writing, First Nations studies, geography, history, law, math, biology, chemistry, and physics.
- With successful completion of English 05, Math 04 or Accounting 04, and three Level 05 courses or two Level 05 courses and Social Studies 040, or the equivalent grade 11 or 12 Ministry of Education courses, you may apply for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma
Locations: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Tumbler Ridge
Program Contacts: Chetwynd: Holly Keutzer; Fort Nelson:Val Keeler; Dawson Creek: Catherine Mooney; Fort St. John: David Batterham; Tumbler Ridge: David Szucsko
Dean: Kristina Van De Walle
Length: Varies
Start: September or February, some levels have continuous intake.
Fees: Free Tuition; Student fees, textbooks and other costs apply.
Admission Prerequisites
- 19 years of age or older;
OR
- 18 years of age or older and
- Out of school for at least one year; or by special arrangement with the School District.
Courses:
Fundamental Level
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
Provincial Level