OVERVIEW

The College Readiness Program helps adult learners build the skills needed for NVIT programs through tuition-free courses in reading, writing, math, and science. Learners receive personalized support to prepare for success in post-secondary education.

The College Readiness program offers courses designed to help adults obtain prerequisite skills for entry to NVIT career/technical and/or academic programs. College Readiness is designed for the adult learner who did not complete high school or who needs to review high school level academic skills before advancing to post-secondary level study. Courses in the program help learners develop skills in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics and science at fundamental provincial levels (literacy/numeracy through grade 12).

With a focus on helping learners apply effective learning and study skills to the development of academic competencies, various instructional approaches and methods are used. Learners receive regular feedback about their progress and are given helpful guidance along the way. Instructors and instructional support professionals are available to provide on-going individual help and support. A primary goal is to help learners to develop and achieve their own learning potential, to take control of their learning and to know how to access support.

College Readiness courses are tuition-free. However, learners must pay the applicable Student Activity fees and associated lab fees in computer and science courses (see Fee Schedule). Adult learners who need financial assistance for books and other expenses, and who do not qualify for social agency funding may apply for the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG). Please direct AUG inquires to the Financial Planners. A number of social/government agencies also sponsor or assist students.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are subject to general NVIT admission requirements. All learners who apply for admission to the CR program are assessed in reading, writing and mathematical skill areas. Applicants may need to meet with an Academic Planner to determine placement into courses at levels appropriate to their current abilities based on the results of these assessments. Applicants should complete assessments and registration before the first day of classes.

NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the Department Coordinator or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This diploma requires completion of five (5) courses, which must include the completion of three (3) NVIT courses in an Adult Program or through Prior Learning Assessment. Only two (2)  courses may be transferred into the BC Adult Grad Diploma from outside of NVIT.

1. ENGL 060, English 12, or equivalent, or higher equivalent
2. MATH 055, MATH 057, MATH 059, Any MATH 11 or ACCT 11, or higher equivalent
3. INST 050, SS 11 or equivalent, GR 12 ELECTIVE, or higher equivalent
4. GR 12 ELECTIVE or equivalent, or higher equivalent
5. Another GR 12 ELECTIVE or equivalent, or higher equivalent

CAREER PATHWAYS

Courses within this program can be used to qualify a learner for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma, which is the adult student equivalent of a High School Diploma. For more information about eligibility, please refer to the BC Adult Graduation Diploma information at www.bced.gov.bc.ca or speak with the department head.

College Readiness courses at NVIT are provincially articulated and are therefore transferable to other BC post-secondary colleges and institutes.