High School Completion Program | Burnaby Community & Continuing Education

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.

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.

Students who are new to Burnaby CCE must complete a New Student Registration form with their documents before they can select classes. Please make sure the class you want to take is being offered in the schedule before registering.

COURSE SCHEDULES

Summer Courses – Click here for the schedule – Online course registration is open! Please note you must be an active CCE student to register for classes.

Evening Courses – The next evening term will begin in September. There will be no more evening classes at Burnaby South Secondary. All evening classes will be at North Burnaby Adult Education (751 Hammarskjold Drive) starting September 2025. Schedule to be posted at a later date.

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 materialsare 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 REGISTRATION FOR CCE STUDENTS

Registration

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

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. Full page signed tenancy agreement or proof of ownership of dwelling 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

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Please make sure the course you are interested in taking is being offered in the current course schedules before registering.

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 LOCATIONS

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

(Access the office via the parking lot entrance at Curtis St. Follow signs for “Adult Education Centre” in the building behind the daycare)

Burnaby South Secondary School – Evening Classes
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.

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