UPGRADING Open a world of possibilities with adult upgrading at NIC. Prepare for a career in health, early childhood education, social work, university studies, trades, business, community care and more.
HOW DOES UPGRADING WORK? NIC’s educational advisors will support your needs every step of the way and will work with you to recommend the right courses to reach your goals. 1. Speak to an advisor to find out if you need to upgrade.
also be produced. They will also apply critical thinking skills to situations ranging from problem solving to media literacy. This course satisfies the requirements for English in the ABE Provincial Level Diploma Program. Credit will only be granted for either ENG-096 or ENG098.
Sep 6 - Dec 9 Jan 3 - Apr 7
Distance Distance
$220 + books/fees $220 + books/fees
2. Apply to the Adult Basic Education program. 3. Take an NIC assessment or provide NIC with your high school transcript. 4. Work with your advisor to develop a course plan. 5. Register and start classes. Call 1-800-715-0914 to book an on-campus or telephone appointment today.
Fundamental Math Level 1 (MAT-017) This is a self-paced course that teaches the number system, addition and subtraction of whole numbers, estimations, time and shapes.
Sep 6 - May 19 Jan 3 - May 19
Distance Distance
$110 + books/fees $110 + books/fees
Fundamental Math Level 2 (MAT-018)
COURSES
This is a self-paced course that teaches the number system and how to add, subtract, and multiply. Students also learn how to make change, tell time, add and subtract units of time and how to find the perimeter of square and rectangles.
ENGLISH Advanced English (ENG-052)
Distance Distance
$220 + books/fees $220 + books/fees
Essay Writing And Critical Reading (ENG-098) ENG-098 is designed to prepare students for the reading, writing and critical thinking demands they will encounter in either the workplace, college programs or university-level courses. The course assists students to develop reading, research and reference skills and write effective sentences, paragraphs and a variety of essays. A research essay or a research assignment will
Prerequisite: Math-017 or mathematics skills assessment
Sep 6 - May 19 Jan 3 - May 19
Distance Distance
$110 + books/fees $110 + books/fees
Fundamental Math Level 3 (MAT-019) This is a self-paced course that teaches students how to multiply and divide. Students also learn how to make change and convert units of time by adding and subtracting. They are also introduced to the metric system and learn how to measure length, volume and mass, as well as how to figure out the area of rectangles and squares.
UPGRADING
Advanced English is designed to provide students with the skills needed for the reading, writing and critical thinking tasks that are required for college programs and employment. Students will develop their communicative abilities via assignments that promote academic and business reading, writing, and research skills. The course satisfies the requirements for English in the ABE Advanced Level Certificate program.
Sep 6 - Feb 10 Jan 3 - Jun 9
MATH
Prerequisite: Math-018 or mathematics skills assessment
Sep 6 - May 19 Jan 3 - May 19
Distance Distance
$110 + books/fees $110 + books/fees
QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca or call 1-800-715-0914.
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