Indigenous Adult Basic Education
Credential: Graduation Diploma Ι Credits: 5 courses in Adult Basic Education Ι Offered: Sept, Jan, or April
Program Description
The Indigenous Adult Basic Education (formerly known as the Adult Dogwood), program prepares students for post-secondary education. AABE is accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education and affiliated with the Vancouver Community College. This program incorporates an Indigenous perspective by offering Cultural Studies, Self-Government, and First Nation Studies. Our Provincial Level English courses use literature completed by Indigenous authors to provide a cultural and philosophical worldview. After completing this program, graduates will meet the Grade 12 prerequisite requirements for post-secondary education.
Career Path
Our graduates continue their post-secondary education at Native Education College by taking one of the certificate or diploma programs, including:
- Health Care Assistant
- Aboriginal Justice Studies
- Family and Community Counselling
Graduation requirements include the successful completion of five courses in Adult Basic Education.
Please note: The courses offered each semester depending on enrolment. The NEC Native Education College reserves the right to make any changes to scheduled courses as necessary, including cancellation.
Prerequisite for Post-Secondary
The Indigenous Adult Basic Education program meets the prerequisite requirements for post-secondary education. For more info, please see the BC Adult Graduation Diploma website.
Program Summary
Length: |
1 to 4 terms depending on assessment |
Offered: |
September, January, or April |
Credits: |
5 courses in Adult Basic Education |
Credential: |
BC Adult Graduation Diploma |
Format: |
Part-time or Full-time |
Schedule: |
Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm |
Transferability: |
Meets Grade 12 prerequisite requirements for post-secondary education |
Admission Requirements |
How to Apply |
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In-Person: 235 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver BC. (We are located just off Main Street) By Fax: Fax your application to our admissions office at (604) 873-1440 Online: Complete and submit your Online Application Apply Now! |
Course Calendar
Course Schedule
BIO 060 |
Biology |
EDCP 040 | Education and Career Planning |
EDCP 080 |
Education and Career Planning |
ENG 040 | English |
ENG 060 | English |
ENG 080 |
English Composition |
ENG 081 | English FN Literature |
FNS 040 | First Nation Studies |
FNS 060 | First Nation Studies |
FNS 080 | First Nation Studies |
MATH 020 | Math |
MATH 040 | Math |
MATH 061
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Math |
MATH 062
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Math Developmental |
MATH 063 | Business and Technical Math |
PSY 080 | Psychology |
SGV 080 | Self-Government |
SJIA 080 | Social Justice and Indigenous Approaches |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition: | $0 |
Fees: | $150.00 |
Books: | $0 |
UPass: | $172.00 |
Total Cost: | $322.00 |
For more information, contact:
Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
[email protected]