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All high school levels are available. We offer 80 fully accredited courses. Our classrooms are supportive and respectful, and our instructors are committed to your success.
Jump start your life with Academic Upgrading. Find the location near you...
Learn in a Supportive Atmosphere
- Take the courses you need to meet your goals.
- Improve your understanding of course content.
- Get help with difficult concepts from other courses.
- Work out a schedule that suits your needs.
- Understand the way you learn best.
- Take a class or work on your own.
- Get instruction and support when you need it to improve basic skills, like reading, writing and math.
Tuition Free
Upgrading courses are tuition free; the BC government funds Adult Basic Education. You can also apply for the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG), a government grant to help you cover any additional costs of returning to school. It can help with transportation, unsubsidized daycare, and the cost of supplies and student fees.
Semesters
We offer three semesters:
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
*Limited spring course offerings
Areas of Study & Support
You can take just one course or design a program to meet your needs. Academic Upgrading can help you complete prerequisite courses for entry into college or university, or to complete the BC Adult Graduation Diploma, the "Adult Dogwood."
Lecture and independent learning format is offered 4-5 days per week including nights at all campuses and learning centres.
Reach your Goals
To get started, contact the location closest to you, to find out how Academic Upgrading can work for you. Drop in to the campus in your community. Upgrading staff meets with all new students to help you register, fill out forms and answer any questions you may have. You can meet with an instructor to assess your present skill level and get help to decide which courses will meet your needs.
Locations Near You
• In Castlegar, contact Upgrading Assistant
• In Grand Forks, contact Christine Carlson
• In Kaslo, contact Jenn Lucke.
• In Nakusp, contact Nathaniel Howard.
• In Nelson, contact Upgrading Assistant
• In Trail, contact Upgrading Assistant
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In the News
Sharon McNeill’s journey from the Adult Upgrading Program at the Nakusp Campus to UBC law school was made possible by determination and overcoming the challenges experienced in residential school.
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