Adult Upgrading: Certificates of Completion

All intakes for these certificate programs have been suspended, although some upgrading courses are still being offered.

Description

For further information, contact an Academic Advisor for the Faculty: kpu.ca/aca/aca-advisor

Adult Upgrading offers students recognition of their achievement as they advance their literacy and numeracy skills. Most courses are given in a continuous-entry, individually paced format, and are available year-round. Courses in the Certificates of Completion are part of the BC Adult Upgrading Transfer program and may be taken at other post-secondary institutions and transferred to KPU.

The Fundamental Certificate of Completion recognizes a student's readiness to advance to the next level of high school completion and mastery of the fundamentals of reading, writing, and mathematics. Students will benefit from the fundamental level if they have difficulty with basic reading, writing, and math.

The Intermediate Certificate of Completion recognizes the equivalent completion of Grade 10. Students are well on their way to completing high school graduation, for direct entry into many trades and vocational programs, and for the GED. The courses within this certificate are currently under review.

The Advanced Certificate of Completion recognizes the equivalent completion of Grade 11. Upon completion, many students will be ready to challenge undergraduate course-work, and are ready to work towards BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood). Completion of Advanced English will normally allow a student to succeed in the LPI test. The courses within this certificate are currently under review.

Admission Requirements

The following program admission requirements apply:

All applicants, except those referred by instructors, must take assessments in English and math to ensure appropriate placement in the courses. Assessments are booked through Student Enrolment Services at 604.599.2000.

Note: Students enrolled in continuous-intake format may be required to satisfy a learning contract in order to renew their enrollment.

Curricular Requirements

Fundamental Certificate of Completion Requirements

One of:
	ENGQ 0064	Basic Writing Skills 2	3 credits
	ENGQ 0065	Basic Reading Skills 2	3 credits
Plus:
	MATQ 0006	Adult Literacy Fundamental Mathematics Level 6	no credits

Intermediate Certificate of Completion Requirements

(Grade 10 equivalency)

All of:
	ABEE 0070	Intermediate English (English 10)	3 credits
	MATQ 0010	Intermediate Mathematics (Math 10)	3 credits
	ABES 0010	Intermediate Science (Science 10)	3 credits
Plus:
	An intermediate level (grade 10 or higher) socials course.		3 credits

Advanced Certificate of Completion Requirements

(Grade 11 equivalency)

All of:
	ABEE 0081	Advanced English (Grade 11 equivalent)	3 credits
	MATQ 0011	Advanced Mathematics (Math 11)	3 credits
Plus any two of the following:
	ABEB 0011	Advanced Science (Biology 11)	4 credits
	ABEB 0012	Provincial Science (Biology 12)	4 credits
	ABEP 0011	Introduction to Physics (Physics 11)	4 credits
	A language at the grade 11 level or higher		3 credits

Other Information

Students may apply for the Adult Upgrading Grant. Please contact the Academic & Career Advancement Educational Advisor at 604-599-2063 for further information.