Earn high school-level mathematics credits needed to access VCC career programs, university transfer, or other career opportunities.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Students should be 18 years of age or older, or out of the public school system for at least one year.
- College assessments in reading, writing and mathematics will be required.
- All students must see an advisor for course placement and permission to register
- ESL students wishing to register in self-paced:
- Mathematics must have completed Upper Intermediate English or higher
- Physics must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher
- Biology must have completed English 059 or higher, and
- General Science must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Courses
*| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 0750 | Math 10 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0751 | Math 10 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0861 | Math 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0863 | Business/Tech Math 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0871 | Math 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0873 | Business/Tech Math 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0983 | Math 12 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0993 | Math 12 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 1054 | Math for Health Sciences | 0 |
| MTSK 0750 | Math 10 Skills Part 1 | 0 |
| MTSK 0760 | Math 10 Skills Part 2 | 0 |
| MTSK 0877 | Mathematics Skills 11 Part 2 | 0 |
| MTSK 0997 | Mathematics Skills 12 Part 2 | 0 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 0750 | Math 10 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0751 | Math 10 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0752 | Business&Consumr Math 10 Part1 | 0 |
| MATH 0753 | Business&Consumr Math 10 Part2 | 0 |
| MATH 0755 | Trades Math 10 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0757 | Trades Math 10 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0861 | Math 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0863 | Business/Tech Math 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0871 | Math 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0873 | Business/Tech Math 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 0983 | Math 12 Part 1 | 4 |
| MATH 0993 | Math 12 Part 2 | 4 |
| MATH 1054 | Math for Health Sciences | 0 |
| MTSK 0750 | Math 10 Skills Part 1 | 0 |
| MTSK 0760 | Math 10 Skills Part 2 | 0 |
| MTSK 0867 | Mathematics Skills 11 Part 1 | 0 |
| MTSK 0877 | Mathematics Skills 11 Part 2 | 0 |
| MTSK 0997 | Mathematics Skills 12 Part 2 | 0 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*These courses are tuition free! The following non-tuition fees apply. The StudentAid BC Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of these fees. See Financial Aid for Adult Upgrading Grant application information.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 0 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 55 | per term |
| College initiative | 8 | per course |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 8 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 44 |
per month subject to eligibility |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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Are you interested in these courses?
STEP 1: Apply online
Applications are open on EducationPlanner BC! Under Select Your Program choose:
- Adult Basic Education - Grade 10-12 (Self-Paced Individual Courses)
STEP 2: You must meet the prerequisite requirements for the course(s) you want to take. There are three ways to do this:
1) Submit your official transcripts to the Registrar's Office when you apply.
- Use this option if you have transcripts showing you meet the prerequisite requirements.
2) Some courses accept VCC math assessments. Please schedule your assessment with the Assessment Centre.
- Use this option if you do not have transcripts and your course accepts a VCC math assessment.
3) Get permission from the College and Career Access department to register. You can contact the department at cca@vcc.ca.
- Use this option if you do not have transcripts or an assessment.
If your transcripts, assessment, or departmental approval show you meet the prerequisites, you will be able to register online.
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