- CredentialNon-Credit
- Location OfferedCowichan, Nanaimo, Powell River
The BC Adult Graduation Diploma Program
The BC Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD) is a diploma that is equivalent to a BC Grade 12 diploma. To be eligible to graduate from this program students must complete five courses. Normally, at least three of these courses would be taken at VIU (or another post-secondary institution), and at least one of these courses MUST be taken at VIU in order for students to be eligible for the BCAGD offered through VIU. Prior Learning Assessments may be used to meet any of the requirements for the BCAGD. In addition, any 4-credit course that is authorized by the Ministry of Education (MEd) or the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development (ALMD) as requirements for graduation may be used towards the BCAGD.
Financial Support
Financial support may be available to students in ABE programs through the Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program (ABESAP), Human Resources and Social Development Canada, the Ministry of Human Resources, Native Bands, and other organizations. Check with the agencies concerned or ask about financial aid at your local campus, or centre.
ABE Learning Centres
Learning Centres are available to assist students with:
- help while studying ABE courses
- preparing for assessments for admission to ABE or other VIU programs
- materials to prepare for assessments and other tests
- support for distance and online courses
- support Prior Learning Assessment preparation
Call your campus to find out more about Learning Centre services and hours.
Program Outline
In order to qualify for the BCAGD, students must take English 067, one mathematics course at the 04 or 06 level, and three additional provincial level courses.
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BC Adult Graduation Diploma |
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ENGL 067 - (English - Provincial) |
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Select one of the following Mathematics courses: |
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Select three of the following Provincial Level courses: |
* These courses are not currently offered at VIU.
Admission Requirements
- Students must be 18 years or older, or have special permission.
- Students must meet the prerequisites for each course to be taken.
Domestic Fees | International Fees
Domestic Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees - per course* |
Amount |
|---|---|
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Tuition: $0 per course |
0.00 |
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Student Activity fee ($13.79 per course) |
13.79 |
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Student Services fee ($15.29 per course) |
15.29 |
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VIU Students' Union fee (4 months x $20.32 per month) |
81.28 |
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Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
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Total |
385.36 |
* The above table is based on a four-month semester. ABE courses can run more than, or less than, four months.
Contact the CAP Department for a list of required textbooks and costs.
Financial Aid may be available under the StudentAidBC Adult Upgrading Grant. See StudentAidBC for more information.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
International Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees - per semester |
Amount |
|---|---|
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Tuition (1 semester x $8340 per semester) |
8,340.00 |
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Ancillary Fee (1 semesters x $381.6 per semester) |
381.60 |
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VIU Students' Union fee (4 months x $20.32 per month) |
81.28 |
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Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
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Total |
9,077.88 |
The above table is based on 15 credits or less per semester. Additional fees of $635.00 per credit will be applied if taking more than 15 credits per semester.
* The above table is based on a four-month semester. ABE courses can run more than, or less than, four months.
Contact the CAP Department for a list of required textbooks and costs.
Financial Aid may be available under the StudentAidBC Adult Upgrading Grant. See StudentAidBC for more information.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
UpdatedContact
Contact Vancouver Island University in your community for information on course availability, schedules, and registration information:
- in Nanaimo, call 250-740-6425
- in Parksville-Qualicum, call 250-248-2096
- in Cowichan, call 250-746-3500
- in Powell River, call (604) 485-2878
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.