Adult learning

Did you think that if you didn’t graduate as a teenager you missed your only chance ? Nothing could be further from the truth. Complete your high-school diploma in the company of other adults – it’s not too late.

If you’re 19 years or older, you are eligible to work on your B.C. adult graduation diploma, also known as the Adult Dogwood. And, if you’re 18 and have been out of school for least a year, you may be admitted to an adult program with approval from the enrolling institution.

There are countless reasons to get your Adult Dogwood. Here are a few:

• Increase your job prospects.
• Meet entry requirements for community college, technical institute and university.
• Gain personal satisfaction by finishing secondary school.

Is it right for me?

Four out of every 10 adults who live in British Columbia have not graduated from secondary school. And one in four of these adults has less than a Grade 9 education. That's why thousands of people decide to continue learning each year, and many of them enter adult programs.

You won't be the only adult in a class full of teenagers — you will be with other adult learners in an adult environment.

In many programs, you start at your own level and go on at your own pace. Most programs allow you to study full-time, part-time, at night or in the day.

Tuition: free!

All classes leading toward graduation are tuition-free. However, there may be some charges and deposits for resources and books.

For more information

Visit the adult graduation program website of the Ministry of Education, or the adult basic education website of the Ministry of Advanced Education.