FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Foundations program is designed to strengthen basic skills in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and Computers in preparation for both employment and further studies. Foundations courses are transition or bridging classes that prepare students for regular Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses. The learning outcomes of the Foundations program are designed to address literacy and needs up to the grade 10 level.
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The Foundations English program covers seven core courses (Foundations English 1 to 7) and several companion courses (Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening). This program strengthens and supports learning for students who want to enrol in Communications 11, English 11, Communications 12 and English 12.
The Foundations Social Studies program is designed to develop skills needed for further study in Civic Studies 11, Social Studies 11, BC First Nations Studies 12, Comparative Civilizations 12, Geography 12, History 12, Law 12 and Social Justice 12.
The Foundations Mathematics program has seven core courses (Foundations Mathematics 1 to 7) and prepares students for mathematics at the Grade 10, 11, and 12 levels, as well as Accounting 11 and 12.
The Foundations Computers program prepares students for a wide range of technology related courses at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels. These include Business Computer Applications, Business Information Management, Computer Programming, Data Management and Digital Media.
REGISTRATION
FORMER Students (Classes taken within a year)
NEW Students
REGISTRATION STEP 1 – ASSESSMENT TEST
Students must take an assessment test before registering for courses. Assessment and registration takes approximately 2 hours. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the assessment/registration session; students arriving after the assessment test has started will be asked to return for the next session.
A non-refundable assessment fee of $25.00 is charged for each student needing an assessment. We only accept payment by MasterCard, Visa, debit or cash (bring payment for exact amount please; change for large bills may not be available).
Register for an assessment test.
| Office locations | Office hours |
| North Burnaby Adult Education Centre (NBAEC) 751 Hammarskjold Drive Burnaby, BC V5B 4A1 Map(Access the office via the smaller South Campus building off Kensington Ave) |
8:30am – 3:30pm |
| South Burnaby Adult Education Centre (SBAEC) (Portable on west side of high school) 5455 Rumble Street Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7 Map(Access the office via Watling St off Royal Oak Ave)Student parking space is very limited; only park in student parking. |
Please call 604-296-6901 for office hours |
| Burnaby South Secondary School 5455 Rumble Street Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7 Map(Access the office via Antrim Ave off Beresford St) |
School is open for instruction only Tuesday through Thursday. |
REGISTRATION STEP 2 – COURSE REGISTRATION
Formal registration for courses can only be done after the assessment test is completed. Confirmation of registration will be done by the academic advisor and will be based on course availability.
The following documents are required to complete registration:
| Document | Example |
| Proof of citizenship status in Canada | Bring one document with your name:
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| Proof of residence in BC | Bring one document with your name and address:
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| Picture ID | Bring one document with your picture and name:
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COURSE WITHDRAWALS
Students who withdraw from a Foundations course before 65% of the course hours have been completed will receive a final mark “W” (Withdrawn). Students who withdraw from a Foundations course after 65% of the course hours have been completed will receive a letter grade as the final mark. This letter grade will be calculated based on their work to date as a percentage of the overall course mark.
COURSE FEES
International visitors must pay tuition fees. We only accept payment by MasterCard, Visa, debit or cash (bring payment for exact amount please; change for large bills may not be available).
– $1325 per course for international students and visitors
– $995 per course for parents/guardians of international students enrolled in a Burnaby public school
– If a student wishes to withdraw, the tuition fee will be refunded (less a $35 processing fee) if a written request is received before the start of the second class. No refunds are issued after the start of the second class.
– Foundations English courses charge a textbook deposit of $150.00
– All other Foundations courses charge a textbook deposit of $100.00
– If all textbooks are brought back in good condition between 2 and 4 weeks after finishing or withdrawing from a class, the refund issued is $75.00 for Foundations English courses and $50.00 for other Foundations courses.
– If textbooks are returned more than 4 weeks after finishing or withdrawing from a class, no refund will be issued.
– If textbooks are returned in a damaged condition, no refund will be issued.
COURSE SCHEDULE
SBAEC & NBAEC – Daytime Courses for Fall Semester – classes may be blended
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Burnaby South – Night Courses for Fall Semester – classes may be blended
PLEASE NOTE: Our evening classes will now begin on Tuesday, September 15th and will run from 6:15pm to 9:30pm at Burnaby South.
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SCHOOL LOCATIONS
5455 Rumble Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7
(Access the office via Antrim Ave off Beresford St)
Student parking space is very limited; please only park in areas specifically designated as student parking.
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Burnaby, BC V5B 4A1
(Access the office via the smaller South Campus building off Kensington Ave)
5455 Rumble Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7
(Access the office via Watling St off Royal Oak Ave)
Student parking space is very limited; please only park in areas specifically designated as student parking.