Foundations Program

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.

Click on these links for brochures describing the Foundations program: English | Chinese | Korean | Persian | Punjabi | Spanish

Students must take an assessment test before registering for courses. Assessment and registration takes approximately 2 hours. Please arrive on time for the assessment/registration session. Students arriving after the assessment test has started will be asked to return for the next session.

Assessment fee – A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is charged for each student needing an assessment. We only accept payment by MasterCard, Visa or cash (bring payment for exact amount please; change for large bills may not be available).

Formal registration for courses can only be done after the assessment test is completed. Registration can only be done in person; registration cannot be done online or over the phone.

The following documents are required to complete registration:

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withdraw from a Foundations course before 65% of the course hours have been completed will receive a final mark “W” (Withdrawn).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.

Foundations courses are free for eligible students! There is no tuition fee for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and status refugees. Holders of work permits may also be eligible for tuition free courses.

International visitors must pay tuition fees:

• $1325 per course for international students and visitors
• $995 per course for parents/guardians of international students enrolled in a Burnaby public school

We only accept payment by MasterCard, Visa or cash (bring payment for exact amount please; change for large bills may not be available).

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Tuition fee refunds

• If the course is cancelled by Burnaby Community & Continuing Education, the tuition fee is refunded in full.
• 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.

A $100 deposit is required for each course, payable on the first day of class. We only accept payment by MasterCard, Visa or cash (bring payment for exact amount please; change for large bills may not be available).

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Textbook deposit refunds

• If all textbooks are brought back in good condition within 2 weeks after finishing or withdrawing from a class, a refund of $90 will be issued.
• If all textbooks are brought back in good condition between 2 and 4 weeks after finishing or withdrawing from a class, a refund of $50 will be issued.
• 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.

SEMESTER – Summer daytime classes (July to August)
LOCATION – Burnaby South Secondary School
REGISTRATION – Registrations are now being accepted; registration is in person only during regular assessment & registration hours at Schou Education Centre or South Burnaby Adult Education Centre (SBAEC) or Burnaby South Secondary School

SEMESTER – Spring daytime classes (April to June)
LOCATION – South Burnaby Adult Education Centre (SBAEC)

SEMESTER – Spring daytime classes (April to June)
LOCATION – Schou Education Centre

SEMESTER – Winter evening classes (February to June)
LOCATION – Burnaby South Secondary School

SEMESTER – Winter daytime classes (January to March)
LOCATION – South Burnaby Adult Education Centre (SBAEC)

SEMESTER – Winter daytime classes (January to March)
LOCATION – Schou Education Centre

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