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British Columbia

Adult Graduation Diploma Program

An adult high school diploma is the British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD), also known as the “Adult Dogwood.”  It is for adult learners (18 years of age and older) who want to take courses in order to complete high school and obtain their adult high school diploma.  Courses can be taken at school district continuing education centres and/or at one of the public post-secondary institutions that delivers Adult Education programs across the province.

We Offer:

Location

Price

Time

Length

Program Intake

Instructor

City Vancouver Academy High School- Richmond Campus

Domestic: $1500 CAD/ Course     International:$ 2000 CAD/ Course

January - April, September - December

4 months per Semester

January, May, July, September

Full B.C licensed instructor

Program Schedule

Spring Start

Spring - End

Summer School 1

Summer School 2

Fall -Start

Fall -End

January 4th

 

April 16th

 

May- July

July- August

September 5th

December 15th

Requirements

B.C. Post Secondary

System Qualifying Courses

B.C. Secondary

System Qualifying Courses

A Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)

Three Grade 12 Ministry-Authorized courses (4 credits each)

or a Grade 11 Social Studies course (4 credits) and two

Grade 12 Ministry-Authorized courses

Total : 5 courses

Total : 20 Credits

A Provincial Level (Grade 12) English or higher OR

A required Language Arts 12 course (English Studies 12,

English First Peoples 12, or Francophone equivalent)

(4 credits)

An Advanced (Grade 11) or Provincial Level or

higher Mathematics OR

Three additional courses at the Provincial Level

or higher or Advanced Social Sciences and two

Provincial Level courses or higher OR

To graduate with an Adult Dogwood, students must have:

  • A required Language Arts 12 course

  • A Math 11 or 12 course 

  • At least three additional Grade 12 electives, or a Grade 11 Socials Studies course and two additional Grade 12 electives

Courses and credits can be counted from either or both the public secondary and post-secondary systems.

*A student is also able to take and obtain credit towards the Adult Dogwoord for both Advanced level and Provincial level (or higher) Mathematics. In the latter case, Mathematics would be one of the electives.

Students can also use other course credits towards graduation, for example:

  • Adult Education courses (offered at many colleges and universities)

  • Post-secondary courses

  • Ministry-Authorized courses taken a long time ago

  • CVA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
    The CVA Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to exceptional International and Domestic Students in the grade 9-12 secondary program at City Vancouver Academy High School. Students will start receiving the CVA Academic Excellence Scholarship in their second year at City Vancouver Academy. The scholarship is renewable until the student graduates. Scholarship Value Eligibility To be considered for the CVA Academic Excellence Scholarship, you must: Be new to CVA. Be a domestic student with Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status; or an international student who will be studying at CVA on a Canadian study permit (student visa). Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement. Have a minimum average of 90%; Meet our English Requirement How to apply Indicate your application for the scholarship on CVA Application Form. Prepare the required Documents. Submit the Application and Documents at the CVA office. Submit Documents Resume: This should include highlights of academic history, work experience, extracurricular involvement, awards, and other notable achievements. Application Essay: “Tell us about your personal story, dreams and future goals for your education planning. Also state how you will contribute to the local community as a student.” (Maximum 1500 words). Proof of Language Proficiency Test Scholarship Status You will be considered for this scholarship at the same time you receive an offer of admission to City Vancouver Academy. When a student meets the basic requirement, they will receive a conditional offer of the scholarship. During their first year in CVA, the student will remain under assessment for the final offer of the scholarship. The following criteria will be assessed: Attendance Course average of 90% or higher Volunteering After school activities English Language Proficiency: Important Notes: This scholarship does not apply to Adult Program students This scholarship does not apply to any repeat course attempts. Student must maintain an overall average of 90% every year. Student must actively participate in extra-curricular activities and demonstrate a strong leadership role. The scholarship can only be applied toward consecutive years of study at City Vancouver Academy. It means the fee for the first 10 courses taken at CVA will not be waived.
  • CVA SOUTH EAST ASIAN STUDENT GRANT
    Starting from September 2022, City Vancouver Academy High School is delighted to announce the creation of the grant to be awarded to permanent resident students of countries in Southeast Asia Region who wish to attend City Vancouver Academy High School as a full-time high school student. Student Grant Value We offer student grant of $500.00 per course Fees* Including: Application Fee, Textbook Deposit, Teaching Material Fee, Activity Fee, Provincial Assessments Fee, and Medical Insurance Note: Textbook Deposit is refundable Eligibility To be considered for the CVA Southeast Asian Student Grant, you must: Student with citizenship of Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Applying to CVA. Be a domestic student with Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status; or an international student who will be studying at CVA on a Canadian study permit (student visa). How to apply Indicate your application for the scholarship on CVA Application Form. Prepare the required Documents. Submit the Application and Documents at the CVA office. Submit Documents Proof of citizenship of one the countries: Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Scholarship Status You will be considered for this scholarship at the same time you receive an offer of admission to City Vancouver Academy. Important NOTES: This student grant does not apply to Adult Program students. This student grant does not apply to any repeat course attempts. The student grant will automatic renew every term.

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