Academic Upgrading, Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

None

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Upgrading & Preparatory

Length

4 months

Tuition-free

Upgrading courses and programs are tuition-free for domestic students.

Grant info

A supportive learning community

Learn in a safe and inclusive environment��with guidance when you need it on everything from career planning and personal counselling to financial aid and educational support.

A diverse team of three individuals, consisting of a college instructor, one student in her early 20's and students and a mature student collaborating reviewing a math problem..

��ý's small class sizes mean students receive more one on one time with instructors.

Advantages of upgrading at ��ý

A flexible class��schedule��to fit your busy life including online, asynchronous, synchronous, part-time, full-time, daytime, or evening classes.
If you’re working towards admission into another ��ý program and enrolled in the courses you need to meet its admission requirements, your application may be granted��provisional qualification status. You’ll need to complete your prerequisite courses at least two months before the start of your program starts.
Study in your community. ��ý offers upgrading courses at community based sites to make it easier to begin or return to learning.��
Access expert tutors through our��Academic��Help Centres.
Earn university credits by taking��elective courses that are eligible for��university transfer.

BC Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD) and upgrading courses

��ý offers a range of��upgrading (college prep) courses��in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics��to prepare you to enter trades, career programs or college and university programs and courses to help you��gain admission requirements or finish grade 12.

What you'll learn

Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in��.

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

Certificate in Fundamental Academic Upgrading

The Foundations Academic Upgrading program is designed for students who want to upgrade their basic reading, writing, and math skills.

This program is available full or part-time and varies in completion time.��

What comes next?

Completion of this program certificate can prepare students for academic upgrading courses at the Intermediate level, and, in some cases, will provide direct entry into some college programs. For a full understanding of how this certificate can lead to other programs, current students are encouraged to see an Academic Advisor.

Certificate in Intermediate Academic Upgrading

The certificate in Intermediate Academic Upgrading is designed for students requiring upgrading in math and English, as well as students who wish to undertake career exploration combined with academic preparation.��

This program is available full or part-time and varies in completion time.

What comes next?

Completion of this certificate prepares students for courses at the Advanced (math) and Provincial levels (English) with��ENGL 050,��and for direct entry into Technology Access Programs, Health Care Assistant, as well as the math for the Electrical Foundation Program.

BC Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD) and upgrading courses

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Academic upgrading

For domestic students, 0-level upgrading courses are tuition-free. Tuition fees, for other courses,��vary depending on the individual��course fees��for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:��Student Fees

Financial assistance

The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) covers student fees, deposit, tuition (if applicable), required textbooks and childcare support for eligible students enrolled in 0-level upgrading courses.

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards��

Admission requirements

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Fundamental Upgrading and��Intermediate Upgrading

All of:

By��assessment*��
*Students are admitted based on their previous educational background and experience. A student should contact the��Assessment Centre��for an English or mathematics assessment.��

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...