Program at a glance
Credential
No credential
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
Varies
Your first step is here
Ongoing enrolment, online and in-person, day and night
You don't need to complete high school to start your journey at Camosun.
, Education and Career Planning plus all the upgrading courses you need to be successful.
Upgrading programs and courses are tuition-free for domestic students. TheÌýAdult Upgrading Grant (AUG)Ìýcovers the cost of textbooks and student and registration fees for eligible students.
Gain admission requirements or finish grade 12
Get ready to enter the trades, career training, college or university programs with upgrading courses in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Customize your learning
You can use academic upgrading courses to:
- Meet prerequisites for other college courses and programs
- Earn a BC Adult Graduation Diploma (formerly known as an Adult Dogwood).
- meet the admission requirements for specific trades, human services, or access career programs
- Complete aÌýCertificate in Academic Upgrading
Get ahead
If you're working towards admission to another Camosun program you can enrol in courses to meetÌýprovisional qualification status.
To get the most out of your time at Camosun talk to anÌýAdmissions Advisor
Benefits of academic upgrading
- Flexible schedulingÌý
- Small class sizesÌý
- Adult learning environmentÌý
- Learn in your own community atÌýcommunity based sites
- Indigenous College Prep (ICP)
- Extra help when you need it with ourÌýHelp Centres
Get a head start on program electives by combining your upgrading withÌýuniversity transferÌý³¦´Ç³Ü°ù²õ±ð²õ.
Combine academic upgrading with career exploration
Explore your career options whileyouÌýgain admission requirements or finish grade 12 withÌýtheÌýAcademic Upgrading Certificate program.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning inÌý.
BC Adult Graduation Diploma
You will take five courses, including:
- a Language Arts 12 BC secondary course, or ABE equivalent or higher, and
- a Math 11 or 12 BC secondary course, or ABE equivalent or higher, and
- three Grade 12 level BC ministry-authorized courses or ABE equivalent or higher
This diploma is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you are an International student, please contactÌýCamosun InternationalÌýfor your options.
Your English and/or Math grades or assessment results will determine what courses you can register for based on the prerequisites for the course.ÌýCourses can be taken individually or grouped to complete a Certificate in Academic Upgrading or the BC Adult Graduation Diploma for adult learners who want to take courses in order to complete high school and obtain their adult high school diploma, contact theÌýAdmissions Team.
For more details, see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
| High School Requirement | Camosun Alternative |
|---|---|
| Biology 11 |
|
| Biology 12 |
|
| Biology 12 |
|
| Chemistry 11 |
|
| Chemistry 11 |
|
| Chemistry 12 |
|
| Chemistry 12 |
|
| English 10 |
|
| English 10 |
and
|
| English 10 | Assessment Test |
| English 11Ìý |
|
| English 11 |
and
|
| English 11 | Assessment Test |
| English 12 | |
| English 12Ìý |
and
|
| English 12Ìý |
andÌý
|
| English 12 |
andÌý
|
| English 12Ìý |
ÌýandÌý
|
| English 12 |
andÌý
|
| English 12Ìý |
ÌýandÌý
|
| English 12Ìý |
|
| English 12 |
|
| English 12 | Assessment Test |
| Math 10 |
andÌý
|
| Math 10 | Assessment Test |
| Math 11 | Ìý
and
|
| Math 11 |
|
| Math 11 |
|
| Math 11 | Assessment Test |
| Math 12 |
|
| Math 12 |
|
| Math 12 |
|
| Math 12 | Assessment Test |
| Physics 1 |