Adult Upgrading

Start dates vary depending on where you would like to study. 

• Penticton: September, January and May
• Kelowna: September, January, May and July
• Vernon: September, January and May
• Salmon Arm: September, January and May

Note: some English and Math classes have continuous intakes, so you can register at any time.

Fundamental Level Certificate

This level is for students wishing to improve their basic skills or to prepare for the Intermediate Level program.

Intermediate Level Certificate

This level prepares students for the Advanced Level program or for entry into post-secondary programs that have an admission requirement of Grade 10 or equivalent.

Advanced Level Certificate

This level prepares students for the Provincial Level and, with completion of English 012, for entry into many post-secondary programs that have an admission requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Provincial Level Diploma

This is the highest level of the Adult Basic Education program and requires rigorous study. The Provincial Level prepares students for admission to post-secondary programs. The student who completes this level is eligible for a British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma. Students should consult an Educational Advisor and carefully select their courses if they plan further study at the post-secondary level.

Students must have completed the prerequisites for English courses within the five years prior to the start date for the ABE English course in which they wish to register. Any student not meeting this requirement will be required to write the AU English skills assessment. An interview may also be conducted to help determine the appropriate level.

Fundamental

• English 40 (41/42)
• English 50 (51/52)
• English 60 (61/62)

Intermediate

• English 70 (71/72)

Advanced

• English 80 (81/82)

Provincial

• English 12

Students must have completed the prerequisites for English and Math courses within the five years prior to the start date for the ABE Science course in which they wish to register. Any student not meeting this requirement will be required to write the AU English and Math skills assessment.

• Biology 11 and Biology 12
• Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12
• Physics 11 and Physics 12

Students must have completed the prerequisites for Math courses within the five years prior to the start date for the ABE mathematics course in which they wish to register. Any student not meeting this requirement will be required to write a mathematics skills assessment to determine their readiness to enter their desired course.

Self-paced courses:

Fundamental

• Math 40 (41/42)
• Math 50 (51/52)
• Math 60 (61/62)

Intermediate/Developmental

• Math 70 (71/72)
• Math 80 (84/85)

Instructor-led courses:

Developmental (equivalent to Math 080 - Instructor led)

• Introductory Algebra 11

Advanced

• Math 11

Provincial

• Math 12

• Computer Studies 60
• Computer Studies 70
• Computer Studies 11
• Social Studies 11
• Law 12
• Psychology 12
• Education and Career Planning 12