ABE Certificates and Diploma

The B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma, issued by the Ministry of Education, Skills and Training, provides an alternate route for adults to achieve a Grade 12 standing to post-secondary institutions in B.C.

Intermediate & Advanced Certificates are issued by Capilano University and provide prerequisites for career and vocational programs throughout the province.

Fundamental level instruction provides basic reading and writing skills and number skills.

ABE certificates also satisfy most employers' requirements. Certain high school courses may qualify as transfer credit toward ABE certificates.

The program also offers instruction for students preparing for the General Education Development (Grade 12 equivalency) tests.

Advanced and Provincial level ABE courses may also be used for transfer credit towards a B.C. Regular or Adult Dogwood Certificate.

Class times are as follows:

Morning classes:    8:30 a.m. and l0:30 a.m.
Afternoon classes: 1:30 p.m.
Evening classes:    7:00 p.m.

Admission Requirements

Students should be at least 18 years old and preferably out of the public school system for a minimum of one year. Exceptions will only be made with departmental approval. Students should apply at least three months prior to anticipated date of entry. Some students may be referred to the English as a Second Language Department as certain language restrictions do apply.

The ABE program offers courses at four levels as outlined in the online calendar.

For further details please arrange an assessment/interview by phoning 604.983.7578.