High School Completion Program

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM


 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The High School program offers Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses for adults to complete a high school diploma or to upgrade courses for entry into post-secondary programs. Choose classes that fit your lifestyle – day, night or blended-learning. For online courses, please contact the Burnaby Online office.
Blended-learning classes combine in-class support with self-paced learning so you can manage work, life and education like a pro. This approach combines in-class instruction with self-paced learning, giving you the flexibility to manage your time effectively while still receiving the guidance and structure of a traditional classroom environment. Classes will be split between in-class instruction and self-paced assignments.

Non-graduated students can take English, Math, Science and elective courses for free. Graduated students get English, Math, and Science courses free, while electives may have fees. See Student Fees for more information.

 Please complete the New Student Registration form by July 28 to be ready for September course selection. Make sure the class you want to take is being offered in the schedule before registering. 

COURSE SCHEDULES

Day Courses – Online course selection will open mid-August. 
Please note if you graduated from high school and wish to take Business Computer Applications 12, there will be a $550 tuition fee for this elective. 

Evening Courses – Online course selection will open mid-August. 
There are no evening classes at Burnaby South Secondary. All evening classes have moved to North Burnaby Adult Education Centre.
For online self-paced courses, please contact the Burnaby Online office.

STUDENT FEES

Tuition Fees
  • Students who have NOT graduated from high school in Canada or in any other country:
    – FREE for all courses
  • Students who HAVE graduated from high school in Canada or in any other country:
    – FREE for all English, Mathematics and Science courses
    – $550 tuition fee for all other elective courses (Law 12, Philosophy 12, Social Justice 12, BCA 12, Social Studies 11, Entrepreneurship 12)
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.
Course Materials Deposit
A refundable $150 course materials deposit is required for each class. Payment is made when registering for classes and must be completed with a Visa or MasterCard.

  • If course materials are brought back in good condition at the end of the class, a full refund will be issued.
  • If course materials are returned more than 4 weeks after finishing or withdrawing from a class, no refund will be issued.
  • If course materials are returned in a damaged condition, no refund will be issued.

COURSE SELECTION FOR BCCE STUDENTS

Course Selection                       

(You must be a registered student in our school to select classes)

Download Instructions on How to Select Courses

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.

 

Withdrawal                       

Please use the Withdrawal button if you wish to withdraw or cancel your course registration. If you have started the course, you must inform your teacher before submitting this form.

 

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. 

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

Registration is a multi-step process. All registrations must be done online. Please prepare your documents before applying. 

Step 1: Prepare and submit in documents for pre-approval in a New Student Registration form. Documents must include a Canadian transcript.

Step 2: When you have been activated in our system, you will receive an email with your PEN (Personal Education Number) & a link to select your courses.

Step 3: Click on the link in your email and follow the Instructions on How to Select Courses.

 

The following documents are required to complete a high school registration form:

Required documents Examples
BC or Canadian Transcript
  • Request your high school transcript from your last school of record or online from the Ministry of Education.
  • Canadian College/University transcripts may be accepted. Transcripts are reviewed by an academic advisor and are subject to approval.

We do not accept out of country transcripts.

  • Students who have not completed English 10 in Canada must take an English assessment. To take the assessment, please visit the Foundations English program page here and submit a new student registration form.
  • English assessments will determine your English level and if you are eligible to take high school courses or if you need to start in the Foundations program.  
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 or Confirmation of PR document
  • Convention Refugees: Notice of Decision or Convention Refugee document (claimants are not eligible for high school courses)
  • Most work permit holders are not eligible for high school courses
Proof of residence in BC (Proof of Address) One document with your name and address:

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

If you do not have the IDs listed above, please provide two documents listed below.

  1. Full page signed tenancy agreement or proof of ownership of dwelling
  2. Utility bill, phone bill, bank letter or vehicle registration

All documents must have your name and current address to be considered valid proof.
Picture ID One document with your picture and name:

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

Have all your documents ready? Click on the button below!

 Please make sure the course you are interested in is being offered in the current course schedules before registering. For online courses, please contact the Burnaby Online office.  

GRADUATION & UPGRADING INFORMATION
ADULTS WHO HAVE ALREADY GRADUATED
Adults who have already graduated from high school in BC or Canada 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 convention 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 from a BC or Canadian high school can take our 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
Language Arts 12 English 12 First Peoples or English Studies 12
– or –
Français langue première 12
Mathematics 11/12 Math 11 (Workplace or Foundations or Pre-Calculus)
– or –
Math 12 (Workplace or Foundations or Pre-Calculus)
– or –
Accounting 11
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

 

SCHOOL LOCATION

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

Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Night School Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (during regular school times September – June)