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Basic Education (Grades 0-8) - English and Math

Basic Education is a program for adults who want to improve their reading, writing or math from beginning levels to the end of Grade 8. Students work together in small groups or in our self-paced centre. We offer classes in the morning, afternoon or evening. To register in Basic Ed, you must be 18 years or older, and speak English easily.
Phone: 604.871.7369


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Program Description

HOURS (seminars are included in these hours)

Day Classes: Monday to Thursday
English - 12 to 18 hours per week
Math - 6 to 12 hours per week

Evening Classes: Monday to Thursday
English - 6 hours per week
Math - 6 to 12 hours per week

Students work in small classes or receive individual instruction in the Basic Ed Learning Centre.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time
January, April, September and continuous intake Varies VCC Transcript Broadway Part or Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.


Program Specific

College Policy: Admission to Vancouver Community College is based on the underlying principle of the potential for success within the time limits of the specific courses/programs.
Our classes are designed for students who require work in learning how to read and write and/or do math below the Grade 9 level.

Students applying for Basic Education classes must:

1) Meet with the Department and complete a reading, writing or math assessment. Bring any special tool or device needed for writing in Basic Education classes (typewriter, computer, etc.)

2) Understand and speak or use English

3) Recognize and write some letters of the English alphabet

4) Answer questions on reading materials at the level they are able to understand

5) Work co-operatively in a group or independently in the self-paced learning centre

Note:
Basic Education is not an appropriate placement for students who have a strong academic background indicated by post-secondary training at a University or similar academic institution.
Students are referred to the Vancouver Community College program that best meets their educational needs. Students who need more work on oral language skills are normally referred to ESL programs. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing are normally referred to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Students who are visually impaired are normally referred to the Visually Impaired Program.

Program Status

Accepting applications

Apply to this Program


    Online     Fax     In Person
If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your Check application status to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.


Fees and Other Costs


Application Fee Tuition Fee
No fee Tuition free


Other Costs

Cost Type Details
College initiative fee Varies
Student union fee Varies


- Fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Students making advanced payments for programs/courses or installment payments for current programs, will be required to pay increased rates. The application fee is non-refundable. For more information, see withdrawals and refunds specific to this program.


Additional Information

OTHER BASIC EDUCATION CLASS LOCATIONS

First United Church
320 East Hastings Street, Phone: 604.681.8365
English and Mathematics
Monday-Thursday 10 hours per week, afternoons

Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
350 W. Georgia, Phone: 604.331.3739
English and Mathematics
Monday and Wednesday 10 hours per week, afternoons and evenings

To make an appointment for an interview or to obtain more information, phone the Basic Education Department, 604.871.7369.

Note: All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

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