School of Access
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We can help you improve your English, prepare for college and university programs, explore career and education options and develop employment skills.
News & events
Congratulations to Dean's Honor Roll Students
Posted Mon, 23 Jan 2012
Congratulations to the students who made the latest School of Access Dean’s Honour Roll – a remarkable achievement! The Dean’s Honour Roll recognizes and honours outstanding academic excellence of students who maintained an “A” (8.0 or higher GPA) while completing a minimum of 12 credits.
Camosun provides ESL training to Vietnamese pilots
Posted Wed, 07 Dec 2011
Camosun has recently welcomed a group of pilot trainees from the Vietnamese Navy, through our partnership with Pacific Sky Aviation of Victoria. Camosun has partnered with Pacific Sky/Viking Air to provide a customized English as a Second Language (ESL) program for the pilots as an essential component of their training here in Victoria.
Congratulations to Access and AECC student award winners!
Posted Thu, 16 Jun 2011
On May 26, members of the School of Access and the Department of Aboriginal Education & Community Connections gathered to celebrate 30 students who received over $14,000 in awards.
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