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Improve your reading, writing, math, computer, and career exploration skills from beginner levels to Grade 9. For students aged 16 and older.

Basic Education (Beginning Skills to Grade 9)

Vancouver Community College

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1. Minimum 16 years of age
2. Understand or speak English comfortably

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Applicants who:
 
- are not admitted to the program will be referred to the VCC program that best meets their needs.
- need more work on oral language skills will normally be referred to ESL programs.
- are deaf or hard of hearing will normally be referred to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.
- are visually impaired will normally be referred to the Visually Impaired Program.

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines. 

Vancouver Community College

Basic Education (Beginning Skills to Grade 9)

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