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Family Literacy Certificate

Partnering with Literacy B.C., the Centre for Family Literacy and 2010 Legacies Now, Vancouver Community College is proud to host a new Family Literacy Certificate Program. Designed for those who currently work or plan to work in family literacy, this certificate program will build your knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas that are key to high quality programs and services. Unique across Canada, this credential offers an excellent curriculum facilitated by leaders in the family literacy field. Grade 12 English or equivalency is required for program entry. Please note: Fundamentals of Family Literacy is a prerequisite for all other courses.

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Program Description

Required Courses:




Admission Requirements

General

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

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;

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
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; 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.



Apply to this Program

Contact Information:

Senior Program Coordinator: Gyda Chud

Program Assistant: Monica Hegberg, 604.443.8428

    Fax     In Person
Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604-443-8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
Child Dev & Emergent Literacy FAML 1104 required


Note:

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

* Published fees for VCC programs and courses include GST, if applicable, and the College Initiative Fee, which varies up to a maximum of $4 depending on the individual course.


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