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The Academic Upgrading Pre-Grade 10 Skills Improve your reading, writing, math, computer, and career exploration skills from beginner levels to Grade 9. For students aged 16 and older.

Academic Upgrading Pre-Grade 10 Skills

Vancouver Community College

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1. Understand or speak English comfortably

Academic Admission Requirement

1. This Program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at [VCC International](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/).
2. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s [Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team](https://www.vcc.ca/services/services-for-students/indigenous-services/welcome/) to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
3. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
4. To get permission to register, drop by the ABE Fundamentals Department Office: Wednesdays, 9:30am to 12:00pm (No appointment needed). VCC Broadway Campus, Building A, Room 2713.

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 EAL 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.
* are able to work co-operatively in a group or independently in a self-paced classroom.
* have not completed Grade 10 or were streamed into an Evergreen certificate.
* ABE Fundamentals is not an appropriate placement for students who have a strong academic background indicated by post-secondary training at a university or similar academic institution.

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
This program is available to domestic applicants only. 

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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