The ABE Youth Program delivers ABE Intermediate (grade 10), Advanced (grade 11), and Provincial level (grade 12) courses to youth aged 15 - 24 in a supportive, flexible, self-paced learning environment.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 15 years and older and have permission from the department to register. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
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.
Courses *
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 0750 | English 10 Part 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 0752 | English 10 Part 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 0861 | English 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 0871 | English 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 0981 | English 12 Part 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 0991 | English 12 part 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 0994 | English 12 Essential | 4 |
| MATH 0750 | Math 10 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0751 | Math 10 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0861 | Math 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0871 | Math 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0863 | Business and Technical Math Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0873 | Business and Technical Math Part 2 | 4 |
| SCIE 0751 | Science 10 | 4 |
| SOSC 0751 | Social Science 10 | 4 |
| SOSC 0861 | Social Science 11 | 4 |
* 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.
Fees and other costs *
These courses are tuition free! The following non-tuition fees apply. The StudentAid BC Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of these fees. See Financial Aid for Adult Upgrading Grant application information.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 0 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 0 | |
| Student union | 69 | per term |
| College initiative | 9 | per course |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 10 | per course |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 0 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 0 | |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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Are you interested in these courses?
Please contact the ABE Youth department to discuss your options and get permission to register.
You can contact the department by email at abeyouth@vcc.ca or call 604.709.5640.
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