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, APPLY NOW.
Find out more about this program:
- Program Description
- Admission Requirements
- Program Status
- Apply to this Program
- Fees and Other Costs
- Additional Information
- Courses
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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.
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Admission Requirements
General
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions
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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; International exchange students. 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. |
International students
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VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs. To learn more about language requirements for your program of interest, please read our English-language requirements guide; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website. We look forward to meeting you. |
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 .
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After you apply online, you can check back 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
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International Tuition Fees
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Additional Information
For program information, phone:
604.871.7341 (TTY only)
604.871.7342 (Voice/Voice mail)
604.871.7000 (Fax)
