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Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Part-time Courses

At VCC, there are a variety of courses for deaf and hard of hearing students. These consist of basic english language skills including grammar, reading, vocabulary and writing (see listing at bottom of page).

DHH students can also consider the Job Readiness program offered on a full-time basis.

If you know the admission requirements,

Find out more about this program:

Program Description Admission Requirements Program Status

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Program Description

Students taking the Basic English language skills have the option to attend full-time (20 hours per week), half-time (10 hours per week) or at night (5 hours per week). Students enrol in classes scheduled from September until the end of January, or from February to the end of June.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time February, September Varies VCC Transcript Broadway Part-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

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

1) Deaf or hard of hearing

2) Eighteen years of age or older

3) Ability to communicate independently in one or more of the following: spoken or written English, American Sign Language (ASL) or another sign language

4) An interview with the Department

5) An ESL assessment may be required

Recommended characteristics

Applicants must be able to:
- Work independently in a self-paced or group setting
- Demonstrate an ability to understand and follow directions
- Work with program instructors to plan their own short and long term goals

Program Status

Accepting applications

Apply to this Program

Applicants may contact the Department directly or be referred by the Counselling Department. Applicants must have an interview with the Department prior to applying. Applicants should apply well in advance of the start dates.

For information about Interpreting and Braille Services see: Disability Services .

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 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 $30.00 Tuition free

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $333.05 per credit $8 per credit

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee Varies Student union fee Varies

Additional Information

For program information, phone:
604.871.7341 (TTY only)
604.871.7342 (Voice/Voice mail)
604.871.7000 (Fax)

Courses