
Adult Upgrading
Adult Basic Education

Phone: 250-762-5445 - ask to be transferred to Sofia Sookochoff (ext 4572)
Email: kelownaupgrading@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 236-420-6711 - ask to be transferred to Michael Rutten (ext 3245)
Email: pentictonupgrading@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-545-7291 - ask to be transferred to Simone Palmer (ext 2221)
Email: vernonupgrading@okanagan.bc.ca
Phone: 250-832-2126 - ask to be transferred to Allison Inkpen (ext 6715)
Email: salmonarmupgrading@okanagan.bc.ca
Courses and programs are offered throughout the year, and all College locations offer Adult Upgrading.
Upgrading is the right choice if you want to:
Students can complete upgrading skills assessments in-person in 2-3 hours. Check the dates and times below for a campus near you and try out a practice Math skills assessment before you arrive:
Practice Math skills assessment
Please note that pre-requisites must have been completed in the last 5 years. If this is not the case, you will need to take a skills assessment.
Students may attend the assessments without registering. Please arrive 10 minutes early. If you are unable to attend the assessment times above, please contact Arthur Bakx at abakx@okanagan.bc.ca to schedule an appointment.
Please contact Mike Rutten at mrutten@okanagan.bc.ca or call 250-492-4305 (ext 3231) for online courses or to schedule an alternate time.
Individual Assessments:
Please contact the AU Coordinator to set up a time to write the math or English skills assessment.
Coordinator: Amanda Krebs akrebs@okanagan.bc.ca 250-832-2126
*It is a good idea to speak with an Education Advisor both before and after an AU skills assessment. Please contact our Salmon Arm education advisors to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, December 12, 1:30 PM in D343
Please call Simone Palmer at 545-7291 (ext 2221) or email spalmer@okanagan.bc.ca to reserve a space. Please allow 2 1/2 hours for the assessment.
Please contact Jessica Morcom jmorcom@okanagan.bc.ca if you are interested.
See below for Adult Upgrading prerequisites required for each Pathway.
Pathways to Health |
Admission Requirements (Adult Upgrading Courses) |
English 012 (minimum 60%), Biology 012 ( minimum 60%), One of: Chemistry 011, Chemistry 012, Physics 011 or Physics 012 |
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Early Childhood Education for EL (English Language) |
EAPS 030 |
English 070 (English 10 equivalent), A science 011 is recommended |
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Human Service Worker | English 012 (minimum 60%) |
English 012 (minimum 70%), Biology 012 (minimum 67%), Math 011 or Math 080 or IALG 011 (minimum 67%) |
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English 012 (minimum 60%), Biology 011 or Biology 012 (BC students) (minimum 60%), Math 011 (minimum 60%) |
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English 012 (minimum 60%), Biology 012, Chemistry 011 |
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Pathway to Trades |
Math 005 - Trades Entrance Assessment Preparation Course OR Math 070 |
Start dates vary depending on where you would like to study.
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
Intermediate
Advanced
Provincial
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.
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
Intermediate/Developmental
Instructor-led courses:
Developmental (equivalent to Math 080 - Instructor led)
Advanced
Provincial
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