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Basic Education (Beginning skills to end of Grade 8)

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Basic education courses are designed for adults who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills from beginner levels to the end of Grade 8. Students work together in small groups or in self-paced classes. We offer classes in the morning, afternoon and evening. We also offer computer literacy classes twice per week. To register for basic education, you must be 18 years or older and speak English comfortably.

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Program Description

Students work in small classes or receive individual instruction in self-paced classes.

Study times, including seminars: Monday to Thursday

English - 12 hours per week
Math - 12 hours per week
Computer Literacy - 6 hours per week

For additional information about our math courses, please view the mathematics education chart.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, April, September and continuous intake Varies VCC Transcript Broadway Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

College policy: Admission to Vancouver Community College is based on the underlying principle of the potential for success within the time limits of the specific courses/programs.  Basic education is a program for adults who want to improve their reading, writing or math from beginning levels to the end of Grade 8. Basic computer skills are also offered.

Students applying for basic education classes must:

1. Meet with the department and complete a reading, writing or math assessment. Bring any special tool or device (computer, tablet) needed for writing in basic education classes.
2. Understand and speak or use English comfortably.
3. Recognize and write some letters of the English alphabet.
4. Answer questions on reading materials at the level they are able to read.
5. Work co-operatively in a group or independently in the self-paced classroom.

Basic education is not an appropriate placement for students who have a strong academic background indicated by post-secondary training at a university or similar academic institution.

Students are referred to the Vancouver Community College program that best meets their educational needs. Students who need more work on oral language skills are normally referred to ESL programs. Students who are Deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired are normally referred to a program for students with disabilities.

Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee No fee Tuition free

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee Varies Student union fee $25.18 per term Other costs U-Pass $105.00 subject to eligibility.

Additional Information

Off-campus basic education locations:

The Living Room
528 Powell Street
Phone: 604.255.7026
English and Mathematics
Monday to Thursday, 10 hours per week, afternoons

Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
350 W. Georgia Street
Phone: 604.331.3739
English and Mathematics
Monday and Wednesday, 10 hours per week, afternoons and evenings

To make an appointment for an interview or get more information call 604.871.7000, ext. 7369.

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