High School Completion Program

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 for selected courses:

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 604-296-6915 (then press 0 for the receptionist) to schedule an appointment with our academic advisor.

2004 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 2004 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):

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents and status refugees who have NOT graduated from high school in Canada or in any other country:
  – FREE for all courses
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents and status 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, Social Studies 11)
• International students with valid study permits or visitor visas:
  – $995 per course for international students who are parents/guardians of children currently enrolled in the International Education Program at a Burnaby public school
  – $1325 per course for other international students
• We only accept payment by MasterCard, Visa or cash (bring payment for exact amount please; change for large bills may not be available).

• 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).

• 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.