Adult Secondary (Grade 11 & 12)

This program is for students who are over 18 years of age. Students will receive a BC Adult Dogwood Diploma, certified by the BC Ministry of Education.

Program Eligibility

To enter the Adult Secondary Program students must be at least 18 years of age. This program requires completion of fewer courses than the Senior Secondary Program. Applicants should have a minimum 55% average (or equivalent) in the prior academic year (grade 10 or 11), either at Columbia College or prior to entry to Columbia College. Students may be allowed to transfer into this program after studying in the Senior Secondary Program at Columbia College if they meet the age and academic requirements. 

Graduation Requirements (20 credits)

*The three Academic Grade 12 courses can be chosen from a selection of courses such as: Chemistry 12, Comparative Cultures 12, 20th Century World History 12, Law Studies 12, Physical Geography 12, Physics 12, Math 12 (Pre-calculus), Social Justice 12 

Note: not all courses are available every semester. 

• Pre-requisite courses must be completed and may increase the number of credits required to graduate. 
• Either Social Studies 11 or Career-Life Education 12 can be used in place of one academic Grade 12 course to graduate and for students planning to enter Columbia College’s University Transfer or the Associate Degree program. 
• Upon completion of the above courses, students will receive a BC Adult Graduation Diploma.