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Improve your reading, writing, math, computer, and career exploration skills from beginner levels to Grade 9. For students aged 16 and older.

Academic Upgrading Pre-Grade 10 Skills

Vancouver Community College

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1. Minimum 16 years of age
2. Understand or speak English comfortably

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Applicants who:
 
- are not admitted to the program will be referred to the VCC program that best meets their needs.
- need more work on oral language skills will normally be referred to ESL programs.
- are deaf or hard of hearing will normally be referred to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.
- are visually impaired will normally be referred to the Visually Impaired Program.

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines. 

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Academic Upgrading Pre-Grade 10 Skills

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