Admission Requirements
Academic Upgrading is open to anyone!
- Students applying to Academic Upgrading are not subject to the general admission requirements for Selkirk College.
- Applicants meet with an instructor to choose the best set of courses in which to enrol based on their current goals and availability and their past education.
- This program is intended for adults 18 years of age or over. Students 16 or 17 years of age may be considered for admission in some circumstances.
Fundamental Upgrading
- These courses are designed to help adults with upgrading to the end of Grade nine.
- Students work on independent programs and may choose the subject area and hours per week of class.
- Instruction is available in reading, writing, spelling, science, computer skills and mathematics.
Intermediate Upgrading
- The courses at this level help adults upgrade to Grade 10 equivalence.
- Instruction is available in English, mathematics, sciences, computer studies and social studies.
- Completing this level fulfills the requirements for entry to many trades.
- Students may choose to take some or all of the subjects.
Advanced Upgrading
- The courses are equivalent to the Grade 11 level.
- Mathematics, sciences, computer studies and English courses are available.
- Completing this level fulfills the requirements for entry to many career certificate programs.
Provincial Upgrading
- At this level, the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, grants a formal, provincially recognized certificate which is the equivalent, for adults, of high school graduation.
- Courses at this level in mathematics, sciences, social studies, and English are available at most centres.
- Students may elect to take one or more courses, or work toward certification.
BC Adult Graduation Diploma "The Adult Dogwood"
This common credential was introduced in September 1999. To be eligible to graduate from this program, adult students (18-years-old or over) must earn at least 20 credits in the secondary system or five courses in the post-secondary system. Courses and credits can be counted from either or both of the following areas:
| BC Secondary School Qualifying Course Credits | College Upgrading Qualifying Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 credits | Language Arts 12 | A Provincial Level English or higher |
| 4 credits | Mathematics 11 or 12 | An Advanced or Provincial Level or higher Mathematics |
| 12 credits | Three Grade 12 Ministry-authorized courses (4 credits each) | Three additional courses at the Provincial Level or higher |
| 12 credits | Social Studies 11 (4 credits) and two Grade 12 Ministry-authorized courses (4 credits each) | Advanced Social Sciences and two Provincial Level courses or higher |
| TOTAL | 20 credits | 5 courses |