Adult Dogwood: BC Adult Graduation Diploma
Description
The BC Adult Graduation Diploma program, an adult Grade 12 equivalency, enables adult learners to complete their BC Ministry of Education secondary school graduation requirements in order to enter the workforce or post-secondary studies.
Courses required for completion are offered in a semester-based format, however courses at the fundamental to advanced levels can be taken in a continuous intake (self-paced) format.
Students completing the Adult Graduation Diploma can satisfy graduation requirements by using:
- courses taken in high-school;
- transferable courses taken at other post-secondary institutions;
- Kwantlen ABE courses; and
- undergraduate courses (can be applied to a degree).
Note: Courses with an ABE designation are tuition free for domestic (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) students. International tuition rates apply for international students.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Kwantlen's General university admission requirements including the university preparatory-level English Proficiency Requirement, 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 program. Assessments are booked through Student Enrolment Services (kwantlen.ca/ses).
- 19 years of age or at least 18 years of age and has not been enrolled in an educational program for at least one year prior.
Program Requirements
To complete the Adult Graduation Program, students (19 or older) must complete five courses in the post‑secondary system. Courses and credits can be counted from Kwantlen and/or the BC School System. At least three of the five courses must be completed (directly, or through PLA) after enrolling in the Adult Graduation Program.
Diploma requirements are:
A Language Arts 12 course (one of): |
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| Available at Kwantlen... | |||
| ABEE 0091 | Provincial Level English (English 12) | 3 credits | |
| ABEE 0092 | Professional And Technical English 12 | 3 credits | |
| Any ENGL course numbered 1100 or greater † | 3 credits | ||
| Or taken previously/elsewhere... | |||
| ABE Provincial English 12 | |||
| English 12* | |||
| English 12 First Peoples* | |||
A Mathematics 11 or 12 course (one of): |
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| Available at Kwantlen... | |||
| ABEM 0011 | Advanced Mathematics (Math 11) | 3 credits | |
| Any MATH course numbered 1100 or greater † | 3 credits | ||
| Or taken previously/elsewhere... | |||
| ABE Provincial Mathematics 12 | |||
| Mathematics 11 or 12 (including Foundations, Applications, or Principles)* | |||
Plus three additional courses at the provincial (grade 12) or post‐secondary level: |
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| Available at Kwantlen... | |||
| ABEB 0012 | Provincial Science (Biology 12) | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1105 | Introductory Chemistry † | 4 credits | |
| MATH 1112 | Pre-Calculus Algebra † | 3 credits | |
| PHYS 1100 | Introductory Physics † | 4 credits | |
| Any course numbered 1100 or greater † | 3 credits or more | ||
Notes:
* Grade 12 courses taken at BC Secondary Schools may be used to meet requirements.
† Completion of a Language Arts 12 course with a C or better may be required to access courses numbered 1100 or greater.
For a more detailed explanation of the graduation requirements, see the Ministry of Education Adult Graduation Diploma Program website (www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/adult_graduation.htm).
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a BC Adult Graduation Diploma.
