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Ongoing enrolment, online and in-person, day and night
You don't need to complete high school to start your journey at Camosun.
BC Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD), Education and Career Planning plus all the upgrading courses you need to be successful.
Upgrading programs and courses are tuition-free for domestic students. The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) covers the cost of textbooks and student and registration fees for eligible students.
Gain admission requirements or finish grade 12
Get ready to enter the trades, career training, college or university programs with upgrading courses in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Customize your learning
You can use academic upgrading courses to:
- Meet prerequisites for other college courses and programs
- Earn a BC Adult Graduation Diploma (formerly known as an Adult Dogwood).
- meet the admission requirements for specific trades, human services, or access career programs
- Complete a Certificate in Academic Upgrading
Get ahead
If you're working towards admission to another Camosun program you can enrol in courses to meet provisional qualification status.
To get the most out of your time at Camosun talk to an Admissions Advisor
Benefits of academic upgrading
- Flexible scheduling
- Small class sizes
- Adult learning environment
- Learn in your own community at community based sites
- Indigenous College Prep (ICP)
- Extra help when you need it with our Help Centres
Get a head start on program electives by combining your upgrading with university transfer courses.
Combine academic upgrading with career exploration
Explore your career options whileyou gain admission requirements or finish grade 12 with the Academic Upgrading Certificate program.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.
BC Adult Graduation Diploma
You will take five courses, including:
- a Language Arts 12 BC secondary course, or ABE equivalent or higher, and
- a Math 11 or 12 BC secondary course, or ABE equivalent or higher, and
- three Grade 12 level BC ministry-authorized courses or ABE equivalent or higher
This diploma is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you are an International student, please contact Camosun International for your options.
Your English and/or Math grades or assessment results will determine what courses you can register for based on the prerequisites for the course. Courses can be taken individually or grouped to complete a Certificate in Academic Upgrading or the BC Adult Graduation Diploma for adult learners who want to take courses in order to complete high school and obtain their adult high school diploma, contact the Admissions Team.
For more details see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
| High School Requirement | Camosun Alternative |
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| Biology 11 |
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| Biology 12 |
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| Biology 12 |
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| Chemistry 11 |
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| Chemistry 11 |
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| Chemistry 12 |
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| Chemistry 12 |
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| English 10 |
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| English 10 |
and
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| English 10 | Assessment Test |
| English 11 |
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| English 11 |
and
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| English 11 | Assessment Test |
| English 12 | ENGL 090-Provincial English (12) |
| English 12 |
and
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| English 12 |
and
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| English 12 |
and
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| English 12 |
and ENGL 096 - Provincial Indigenous Literature |
| English 12 |
and
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| English 12 |
and
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| English 12 |
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| English 12 |
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| English 12 | Assessment Test |
| Math 10 |
and
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| Math 10 | Assessment Test |
| Math 11 |
and
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| Math 11 |
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| Math 11 |
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| Math 11 | Assessment Test |
| Math 12 |
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| Math 12 |
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| Math 12 |
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| Math 12 | Assessment Test |
| Physics 11 |
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| Physics 11 |
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| Physics 12 |
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| Physics 12 |
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Upgrading courses
Upgrading courses are for adult learners who want to take courses in order to complete high school and obtain their adult high school diploma (BC Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD)), contact an Admissions Advisor for information.
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Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
College Preparatory
For domestic students, 0-level upgrading courses are tuition-free. Tuition fees, for other courses, vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) covers student fees, deposit, tuition (if applicable), required textbooks and childcare support for eligible students enrolled in 0-level upgrading courses.
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September, January or May intake.
Missing admission requirements?
You may be able to take an assessment or upgrade with us.
Need help applying?
Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.
Our Teaching Staff
Camosun College is fiercely proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students’ individual journeys.
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Patrick Montgomery
Instructor Math & Statistics
montgomeryp@camosun.ca
250-370-3502
Ewing Building
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Bogdan Verjinschi
Instructor, Mathematics
verjinschi@camosun.ca
250-370-3494
Ewing Building
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