FOUNDATIONS ENGLISH PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Foundations program is designed for adults to strengthen basic skills in English 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 enroll in Composition 11, Composition 12 and English Studies 12.
COURSE SCHEDULES & CLASS REGISTRATION
This is for students who are currently taking a Foundations class or who have recently completed an online English assessment with us and received their PEN (Personal Education Number). If you are not a current student or do not have a PEN, please click here to register as a new student.
Summer Courses (Term Q4) – Click here for the schedule. There are NO evening classes in the summer term. Online course registration is now closed. Please contact the office to be added to the waiting list. Please note you must be an active CCE student to register for classes.
Fall September Schedules will be posted at a later date. Please review important location changes below.
Day Classes – South Burnaby Adult Education Centre will be closing at the end of June and all classes will move to Riverway West (4340 Carson Street) starting September 2025. North Burnaby Adult Education Centre will still be running day classes.
Evening Classes – There will be no more evening classes at Burnaby South Secondary. All evening classes will be at North Burnaby Adult Education Centre (751 Hammarskjold Drive).
| Registration |
Download the instructions on how to register for classes. Confirmation of your course will be completed by the academic advisor and is based on availability. Please do not register for the same course more than once. If you encounter any issues, call 604-296-6901. |
| Course Verification |
Please use the Course Verification button to verify you are registered in a course. Please allow 2 business days from the day you registered for your record to be updated. |
SCHOOL AND OFFICE LOCATIONS
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Burnaby, BC V5B 4A1
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
(Access the office in the new building near the daycare)
5455 Rumble Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7
Office Hours: Hours will vary depending on the class schedules. Call 604-296-6901 for current office hours during regular school times September – June.
(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.
5455 Rumble Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (during regular school times September – June)
(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.