
Adult Upgrading
Adult Basic Education

Sometimes the hardest part of going back to school is taking the first step. At Okanagan College, our upgrading department welcomes all adult students and provides help for each step of the way.
Upgrading is the right choice if you want to:
Courses and programs are offered throughout the year, and all College locations offer Adult Upgrading.
Upgrading classes are free, and there is also financial help available to cover extra costs. The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) is provided by the B.C. Government to cover student fees, partial travel costs, unsubsidized child care and school supplies. The AUG form is awarded based on your income level. Talk to co-ordinator at your campus for an AUG application and help completing the form.
Due to COVID-19, all Adult Upgrading courses from winter to summer 2021 will be delivered online and poly-synchronous. Poly-sychronous means the student will need to complete course materials each week on their own schedule (asynchronously) as well as at the same time with the whole class online (synchronously). You need to be available at the scheduled class times to attend online.
Students can complete upgrading skills assessments online by connecting with a coordinator. Here are some upcoming assessment dates:
View the practice Math skills assessment before your assessment.
Upgrading instructor Amanda Krebs is passionate about ending math phobia for her students.
Dawn Naas started her studies at Okanagan College with a bit of upgrading, and found a lot of support along the way.
Vernon,
Penticton,
Revelstoke,
Salmon Arm,
Kelowna
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Note: Due to COVID-19, courses will be offered online in the fall 2020 and winter 2021 terms.
Note: Due to COVID-19, courses will be available through online instruction.
These courses will be "self-paced," meaning you can go at your own speed and register at any time.
These courses will be a "lecture" format, meaning an instructor will teach lessons online.
Note: Due to COVID-19, courses will be offered online in the fall 2020 and winter 2021 terms.
Note: Due to COVID-19, courses will be offered online in the fall 2020 and winter 2021 terms.
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.
Our staff support students like you to succeed every day, and want to make the school process simple. Education Advising has information on the courses you need and how to register.
Okanagan College offers tutoring services for community members looking for one-on-one help with reading, writing or mathematics skills.
This program is free, and you do not have to be an Okanagan College student to sign up. Students can start at any time. Contact the centre nearest to you to start:
New Canadians can improve their English language skills to help enjoy life. Adult immigrants learn through one-on-one lessons. Students get matched with volunteer tutors who build lessons to reach their goals.
This program is free and confidential. It runs from September to May. Weekly practice groups are available. A family friendly group with childcare is available. Field trips, social events and a special ESL resource library help students learn.
To get started, phone:
Come for a campus tour or become a student for a day.
Have your questions answered by an advisor or recruiter.
Take the next step and enrol in a program or course at OC.