Pre Grade 10 Courses

Fundamental level courses help learners build learning and academic skills by integrating materials from a variety of subject areas. All courses are designed to build learner confidence and create a foundation for further learning.

In the Academic Upgrading program, each course is roughly a ten hour per week commitment of your time. Most classes include lectures where instructors share valuable insight and information to help you succeed in the course, and some classes take place solely in the upgrading room where you can always ask for help, study and complete course work.

Course of Studies

Course	Name
CPST 02	Fundamental Computer Studies
EDCP 02	Education and Career Planning – Fundamental Level
ESK 01-06	Fundamental English
ESL-ABE 01-03	English as a Second Language in ABE
MSK 01-06	Fundamental Math
SSK 01-06	Skills and Strategies for Learning

Course Descriptions

CPST 02 - Fundamental Computer Studies

This course introduces students to beginning computer skills, such as using a mouse, keyboarding, working with files in Windows, basic word processing, file sharing, internet use, and digital photography.

By learning about how computers operate and practicing different applications, students gain confidence and familiarity with basic computer use. Courses can be instructor-led or self-paced, depending on the location and time.

Upon completion of Fundamental Computers, students are ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level computer studies course.

EDCP 02 - Education and Career Planning – Fundamental Level

EDCP 02: Education and Career Planning – Fundamental level aims to enhance the life and employment readiness skills of adult learners. Students develop a set of core skills to help them meet their personal, career, and educational goals. Students begin with an exploration of personal qualities, develop communication skills, explore email etiquette and safety. Working with others, problem solving and decision-making all contribute to the development of their core skills. They will also study education and career planning, goal setting, and personal finances.

Students will be ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level Education & Career Planning course, upon completion of this course.

Prerequisites: Speak and understand the English language.

ESK 01-06 - Fundamental English

Throughout the six levels of Fundamental English, students will improve their reading and writing. Students begin at the level that is right for them. Upon completion of Fundamental English, students are ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level English course.

ESL-ABE 01-03 - English as a Second Language in ABE

This course helps students new to the English language build speaking, reading, and writing skills from beginner level through to advanced level. These courses may not be offered at all centres. Call to discuss course availability in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail.

MSK 01-06 - Fundamental Math

This course begins with a review of whole number operations and moves on to explore primes and multiples, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, measurement, geometry, signed number applications and exponents.

Throughout the six levels of Fundamental Mathematics, students will improve their math skills. Students begin at the level that is right for them. Upon completion of Fundamental Math, students are ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level Math course.

SSK 01-06 - Skills and Strategies for Learning

This course is for adults who have had some practice with the printed word. It is designed to meet the basic reading skills of learners and to help students gain the skills to cope well in personal, work and education situations.

Throughout the six levels of Fundamental English, students will improve their reading and writing. Students begin at the level that is right for them. Upon completion of Skills and Strategies for Fundamental Learning, students are ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level Education and Career Planning course.

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Academic Upgrading Tuition is 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.

Upgrading staff meets with all new students to help you register, fill out forms and answer any questions you may have.

If you have any immediate questions, contact our Upgrading Assistant.

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