ACCREDITATION:
The BC Adult Graduation Diploma

CAMPUS:
All campus locations

Program Summary

Looking to upgrade your skills? Jump start your
life with Academic Upgrading (formerly Adult Basic
Education). When opportunity comes your way, it's
important to be prepared.

Improve subject understanding, study skills and
complete prerequisite courses such as biology,
chemistry, English, math and physics along with
college success, computer sciences and social
studies. All high school levels are available. Our
classrooms are supportive and respectful, and our
instructors are committed to your success.

You won't be out of pocket to upgrade at Selkirk
College. We have funding in place, and everyone
qualifies. Our Academic Upgrading Assistant can help
you with the paperwork and get you registered.

LEARN IN A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE

You will likely find that Academic Upgrading is
different from your previous school experiences.
Academic Upgrading instructors help you to reach
your goals in a friendly, supportive, and respectful
atmosphere.

— Begin where you are right now and develop your
study skills

— Take the courses you need to meet your goals

— Improve your understanding of course content

— Get help with difficult concepts from other courses

— Work out a schedule that suits your needs

— Understand the way you learn best

— Take a class or work on your own

— Get instruction and support when you need it to
improve basic skills like reading, writing & math

CONTACT US

To get started, call or email Kate Nott, 250.354.3230
knott@selkirk.ca, Academic Upgrading Assistant to
find out how Academic Upgrading can work for you.

AREAS OF STUDY & SUPPORT

You can take just one course or design a program to
meet your needs. Academic Upgrading can help you
complete prerequisite courses for entry into college
or university, or to complete the BC Adult Graduation
Diploma, the "Adult Dogwood".

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Academic Upgrading

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Fundamental Courses (Pre Gr. 10)

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.

Course Name

EDCP 02 College Success Fundamental On Campus
CPST 02 Fundamental Computer Studies On Campus
SSK 01-06 Skills and Strategies for Fundamental Learning On Campus
LSK 01-06 and = Fundamental English On Campus
RSK 01-06

MSK 01-06 Fundamental Math On Campus
ESL-ABE 01-03 —_ English as a Second Language in ABE On Campus

Intermediate Courses (Grade 10)
Courses at the Intermediate level help prepare learners for further study or to complete the

Foundation for Work Certificate.

Course Name

CPST 10 Computer Studies - Intermediate Level On Campus
ESL-ABE 49 English as a Second Language - Intermediate Level in ABE On Campus
ENGL 10 English - Intermediate Level On Campus
MATH 46 Mathematics - Intermediate Level On Campus
MATH 49 Introductory Algebra - Intermediate Level On Campus
RSS 27 Reading and Study Skills - Intermediate Level On Campus
SCIE 10 Science - Intermediate Level On Campus
SOST 10 Social Studies - Intermediate Level On Campus

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Academic Upgrading is open to anyone.

— Fully qualified students must be 19 years of age
or over at the time of registration and must be
considered by the instructor to be capable of
succeeding in college courses.

— Partially qualified students under 19 years of age
must have the written recommendation from a
secondary school principal and the instructor must
be satisfied that students can perform in an adult
environment.

— Please check with the instructors at each
Academic Upgrading centre to determine
availability.

— Most centres provide some evening upgrading
classes.

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.

— Students may choose to take some or all of the
subjects.

Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2017-18

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