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The Adult Basic Education program can help you complete high school and earn your Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood). Courses can also be used to meet university program prerequisites. 

Adult Basic Education Program

University of the Fraser Valley

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Option A. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
 
1. One of:
    - High school graduation or equivalent
    - Minimum 19 years of age
    - Minimum 17 or 18 years of age and out of public school for at least one year
 
2. One of:
    - English 11 (C) or equivalent
    - English 12 (C-) or equivalent
 
Option B. Adult Basic Education University Preparation (ABEUP)
 
1. One of: 
    - High school graduation or equivalent
    - Minimum 18 years of age before the first day of classes
 
2. One of:
    - English 11 (C) or equivalent 
    - English 12 (C-) or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement

1. If you have completed English 11 (C) or equivalent, you should apply to the ABEUP (Adult Basic Education University Preparation) Program. While in the ABEUP program, you have the option of taking up to 3 first-year courses at the university-level. 
 
2. Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses are equivalent of high school study. Students take ABE courses to meet secondary school graduation requirements or prerequisites to a post-secondary program.
 
3. Students can apply to take an ABE course either online, or by calling or visiting your nearest Upgrading and University Prep Department to discuss about your education and career goals with an instructional assistant.
 
    - Abbotsford (604-854-4578)
    - Chilliwack (604-795-2807)
    - Hope (604-869-9991)
 
4. Applicants may be advised to register for an assessment session where your reading, writing, and/or math skills will be assessed. You must submit an application for admission and obtain a UFV student number before you can take the placement assessment. 
 
5. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year.

Admission Advice

Applications are accepted throughout the year and should be submitted as early as possible. Once applications are complete (all required documents have been received) an application date is recorded. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will be offered the next available space in the program.
 
Verify directly with UFV to see programs open for application. 

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. 

Adult Basic Education Program

University of the Fraser Valley

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