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Academic Foundations for Indigenous Students

CREDENTIAL: For Credit
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These courses are designed to help you refresh your math and science skills and transition to upgrading or post-secondary courses. Join a supportive learning community and gain essential skills for academic success.

Tuition: *
Credential: For Credit
Length: 1 0 term per course
Hours: Part-time
Delivery: Class-based
Program Flyer: Download
Campus: Broadway Broadway
Start Dates: Jan, Sep
 

What to expect

Classes are offered in a variety of formats: self-paced or class-based. Both self-paced and class-based options may be delivered online, in-person or a combination (hybrid).

Admission requirements

Program-specific

  • Upgrading courses are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
  • See individual course outlines for pre-requisites.
  • Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Education Enrolment Policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.

General

  • This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
  • Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
  • Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
 

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Adult Upgrading students have diverse backgrounds and experience and include:

  • Adult learners returning to education after any length of time away from schooling.
  • Recent high school graduates who want to improve their grades before applying for post-secondary programs such as health sciences or Engineering.
  • Adults who want credit towards their high school diploma.
  • Students aged 15-18 who are currently enrolled in high school or who are not able to attend high school.
  • Speakers of other languages who wish to develop/improve their English skills in a Canadian academic setting.

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* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
academicfoundations@vcc.ca

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