Adult Upgrading

Adult Upgrading is a program taught at College of the Rockies, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Adult Upgrading at College of the Rockies helps students complete prerequisites for entry into college or university programs, finish the Adult Graduation Diploma to get the Adult Dogwood, and take classes for employment or to prepare for a promotion. Students also improve and develop academic study skills, literacy skills, and personal life skills.

College of the Rockies offers Upgrading for Academic and Career Entry (UACE) in two formats: Directed Studies and Semestered Courses. Semestered courses are scheduled face-to-face on-campus at the Cranbrook campus. Directed Studies are self-paced with individual instructor support, and students can complete work from home, in the classroom, or on MS Teams webchat. Students can study full time or part time, and choose one course or design a program.

Modules

• BIOL-090 – Biology-Provincial Level (Human Biology)
• CHEM-090 – Chemistry – Provincial Level
• ENGL-090 – Provincial English: Literature-based
• ENGL-092 – English – Provincial Level (Essential English)

The minimum requirements for admission in Adult Upgrading at College of the Rockies for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by College of the Rockies.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by College of the Rockies as pre-requiste for admission in Adult Upgrading.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

18 years of age or older within the calendar year they will be starting studies at the College (January to December), and has graduated from a British Columbia secondary school or equivalent; or will be nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of classes for the term and meets all program admission requirements and course requisites.

• A Provincial Level English (Grade 12) or higher level post-secondary English course
• An Advanced (Grade 11) or Provincial (Grade 12) Level Math or higher level post-secondary math course
• and Three additional Provincial (Grade 12 ) Level courses or higher level post-secondary courses (or a combination) or An Advanced (Grade 11 ) Level Social Sciences and two other Provincial Level Courses or higher level post-secondary courses (or a combination)

Prerequisite courses are also described in the Upgrading for Academic and Career Entry Program for students who are not able to enter the 090 level English courses and 080 level Math courses.

Please check detail of study units at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/adult-upgrading/

Students are expected to have a proficient command of the English language, generally reflected through tests such as IELTS or TOEFL. A minimum score that demonstrates the ability to engage effectively with coursework and in classroom discussions is typically required, although specific expectations may vary.

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.