High School Completion Program

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM


SPRING REGISTRATION FOR DAY CLASSES IS NOW OPEN
NBAEC – Daytime Courses for Spring Semester – Q3 = Day
Some classes may be blended.
Please click on the schedule below to enlarge the image. *Highlighted courses have been canceled and are not available*

Please note – classes that are full or canceled due to low enrollment will not show up when registering 

Daytime Courses for Summer Term – Q4 = Day
Registration will open in June.

Please click on the schedule below to enlarge the image.

Burnaby South – Night Courses for Fall Semester – S1 = Night
Some classes may be blended
Please click on the schedule below to enlarge the image

Please check back in the summer for the Fall schedule

 

Please note – classes that are full or canceled due to low enrollment will not show up when registering 

ALL HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION STUDENTS REGISTER HERE:
Q3 = Day
S2 = Night
Registration                      

Please do not register for the same course more than once.  If you encounter any issues, please call 604-296-6901.

Withdrawal                       

Please use the Withdrawal button if you wish to withdraw from a course.  If you have started the course, please also let your teacher know.

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.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Our High School Completion program offers Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses for adults (18 years of age or older). These courses can be used to complete high school graduation or as upgrade courses for academic subjects.

Final school marks for high school courses are reported to the BC Ministry of Education to update BC graduation transcripts.

ADULTS WHO HAVE ALREADY GRADUATED
Adults who have already graduated from high school (in BC or anywhere in the world) can take our high school courses to refresh their knowledge or upgrade their marks before applying to college or university.

We offer FREE upgrading courses for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and status refugees (upon assessment) for selected courses:

 

COURSE LEVEL FREE ENGLISH COURSES FREE MATHEMATICS COURSES FREE SCIENCE COURSES
Grade 11 Composition 11 Math 11 Workplace
Math 11 Foundations
Math 11 Pre-Calculus		 Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Grade 12 Composition 12
English Studies 12		 Math 12 Foundations
Math 12 Pre-Calculus		 Anatomy & Physiology 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12

 

ADULTS WHO HAVE NOT YET GRADUATED
Adults who have not yet graduated can take our high school courses to complete their graduation requirements. If you are unsure of which graduation program is best for you or which courses you need to graduate, call 604-296-6901 to schedule an appointment with our academic advisor.

2018 Graduation Program
Students who recently left a BC high school without graduating can enroll at Burnaby CCE to complete their missing courses for the regular Grade 10-12 graduation program (this is also called the 2018 Graduation Program or Dogwood Certificate).

Adult Graduation Program
Adults who left high school several years ago without graduating can enroll at Burnaby CCE for the Adult Graduation Diploma. This is a fast way to graduate in BC. Adult students must complete a minimum of 20 authorized credits (usually 5 courses):

 

Graduation requirement Eligible courses Credits
Language Arts 12 English 12 First Peoples or English Studies 12
– or –
Français langue première 12		 4 credits
Mathematics 11/12 Math 11 (Workplace or Foundations or Pre-Calculus)
– or –
Math 12 (Workplace or Foundations or Pre-Calculus)
– or –
Accounting 11		 4 credits
Elective courses Three additional Grade 12 courses authorized by the BC Ministry of Education
– or –
Social Studies 11 and two additional Grade 12 courses authorized by the BC Ministry of Education		 12 credits

 

REGISTRATION

Registrations are only accepted during the scheduled registration sessions (please see top of page). All registrations must be done online. Students whose first language is not English and who have not completed English 10 in Canada must take an English assessment as part of the registration process.

Office locations Registration sessions
North Burnaby Adult Education Centre (NBAEC)
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Burnaby, BC V5B 4A1
Map(Access the office in the new building near the daycare)		 DAYTIME COURSES
Burnaby South Secondary School
5455 Rumble Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7
Map(Access the office via Antrim Ave off Beresford St)		  EVENING COURSES

All the following documents are required to complete registration:

Required documents Examples
Proof of citizenship status in Canada One document with your name:

  • Canadian citizens: Canadian birth certificate or current Canadian passport or Canadian citizenship card
  • Permanent residents: permanent resident card
  • Refugees: passport and refugee documents
  • International visitors: passport and visitor visa
  • Most work permit holders are not qualified for High School Completion courses
Proof of residence in BC One document with your name and address:

  • BC Driver’s License
  • BC Care Card
  • BC ID Card
  • Utility bill (Fortis BC, BC Hydro, land line telephone bill)
Picture ID One document with your picture and name:

  • Passport
  • BC Driver’s License
  • BC ID Card

COURSE FEES

Tuition Fees
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents and convention refugees who have NOT graduated from high school in Canada or in any other country:
    – FREE for all courses
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents and convention refugees who have graduated from high school in Canada or in any other country:
    – FREE for all English, Mathematics and Science courses
    – $550 all other courses (Law 12, Social Justice 12, BCA 12)
  • International students with valid visitor visas:
    – $1325 per course for other international students
  • Payment by MasterCard or Visa.
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.
Textbook Deposits
A $150 deposit is required for each course.  We only accept payment by MasterCard or Visa.
Textbook Deposit Refunds
  • If all textbooks are brought back in good condition at the end of the course, a full refund 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.

COURSE SCHEDULE

NBAEC – Daytime Courses for Spring Semester – Q3=Day
Some classes may be blended

Please see Spring schedule posted above

Burnaby South – Night Courses for Winter Semester – S2=Night
Some classes may be blended

Please see Winter schedule posted above

SCHOOL LOCATIONS

North Burnaby Adult Education Centre (NBAEC)
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Burnaby, BC V5B 4A1

(Access the office via the smaller South Campus building off Kensington Ave)

Burnaby South Secondary School
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.

Byrne Creek Secondary School
7777 18th Street
Burnaby, BC V3N 5E5