Adult Basic Education will be of interest to those students who wish to:
-
Upgrade specific skills and knowledge in English (reading, writing, spelling, etc.), Math and Science;
-
Obtain a BC Adult Graduation Diploma (the “Adult Dogwood”);
-
Prepare to write the General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency test, the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test, and other specific program entry tests.
ABE courses are tuition free for students who have not completed a high school diploma or equivalent. In order to qualify for ABE courses, students are required to self-identify to Admissions.
Normal University College admission requirements apply (with the exception of the English Language Proficiency requirements). In addition, for continuous entry courses, 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 the Admissions Office.
Note
Placement into ABEE 0091 or ABEE 0097 meets the English proficiency requirement for open registration and selective entry programs.
Applicants for semester-based courses should refer to the section titled Adult Basic Education in the courses section.
Fundamental-level courses are given in a continuous-entry, individually paced format. Courses at the Intermediate, Advanced and Provincial Levels are offered in both semesterbased and individually-paced formats. Course offerings will vary from campus to campus.
Students will benefit from the fundamental level if they have difficulty with basic reading, writing, and math. Completion of this level prepares students for some trades programs and ABE courses at the Intermediate Level.
Intermediate Level (Grade 10)
Completion of courses at this level prepares students for courses at the Advanced level, for direct entry into many trades and vocational programs, and for the GED.
Advanced Level (Grade 11)
Completion of courses at the Advanced level prepares students for courses at the Provincial Level. Advanced-level courses may also be used as prerequisites for many other courses at Kwantlen. Completion of Advanced English will normally allow a student to succeed in the LPI test.
Provincial Level (Grade 12)
Completion of courses at this level prepares students for direct entry into many Kwantlen programs and courses.
Note
Completion of provincial level English, ABEE 0091 or ABEE 0097 meets the English proficiency requirement for open registration and selective entry programs.
Provincially Articulated ABE Courses
Table 1. Provincially Articulated ABE Courses
The reading skills laboratory offers individualized help to acquire reading, vocabulary, and spelling skills at all levels. It is available to all Kwantlen students and may be taken as preparation for, or at the same time as, other University College courses.
Directed studies courses in Math and English are available for students with specific upgrading needs. Course content and requirements for completion are determined by agreement between the individual student and instructor.
ABE courses are tuition free.
Some sponsorships are available from Human Resources Development Canada. In addition, students may apply to the ABE Student Assistance Program (ABESAP) for funds to help cover some general expenses.