<p>This program leads to a Red Seal certification. Visit our <a href="/go/plan/trades">Trades page</a>.</p>

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) upgrading program allows you to complete your adult dogwood, prepare for future career opportunities, improve grades on courses you have already finished, and complete prerequisites for post-secondary programs. 

Adult Upgrading (AU) Certificate or Adult Dogwood Diploma

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1. One of:
   * Be at least 18 years of age
   * Have already earned Grade 12 standing
   * Be 17 years of age and out of public school for at least one year
   * have a written recommendation from a local high school principal

Academic Admission Requirement

1. The number of spaces available to students under 18 is limited. For details, please contact your local CMTN Campus or an Educational Advisor.
2. If the applicant does not meet the course requirements, they will be asked to take the Adult Upgrading placement.
3. If you are under 18 years old or if you do not meet the course prerequisites, please contact an [Educational Advisor](https://coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/academic-support/educational-advising).

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

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Adult Upgrading (AU) Certificate or Adult Dogwood Diploma

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