The mission of the Faculty of Academic & Career Preparation is to support you in becoming the most successful student you can be. We understand that options create opportunities; therefore, we provide many different ways to ease you into your university education or career goals. Our experienced faculty members are here to help you succeed by putting your needs at the heart of our student-centered curriculum.
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Access Programs: Certificate of Completion
Kwantlen offers job preparation and work exploration programs for adults with disabilities.
Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
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Certificate of Completion | 10 Months | Full |
September
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Richmond Surrey Langley |
Entry Requirements | ||||
Adults (18+) with a defined disability; Interview; APD application package. Visit our website for Intake Session information. |
Adult Upgrading
Upgrade specific skills and knowledge in English (reading, writing, spelling), math and science. Prepare to write the General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency test, and other specific program entry tests. Students at the AU provincial-level may take undergraduate-level courses concurrently.
Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
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BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood) |
Varies | Full Part Flexible |
Sept Jan May and weekly intake options |
Richmond Surrey Cloverdale Langley |
Entry Requirements | ||||
Course prerequisites vary. |
Qualifying Studies
Prepare for entrance requirements into university degree programs. Obtain a minimum grade of C in Advanced-level English Qualifying Studies courses to meet the proficiency requirement for university-level programs. Upgrade specific skills and knowledge in English, math and science.
Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
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N/A | N/A | Full Part Flexible |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey Cloverdale Langley |
Entry Requirements | ||||
Course prerequisites vary. |
English Language Proficiency: Diploma
This program provides academic preparation at four levels for ESL students who intend to enrol in university programs or courses, or to prepare for future employment.
Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
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Diploma | Varies | Full Part |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey |
Entry Requirements | ||||
Appropriate placement via: Accuplacer; KIST; TOEFL testing. |