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

Tuition & Fees