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The Accelerated Secondary Program at Columbia College offers a fast-track route for academically strong Grade 10 students to complete their secondary education. Upon successful completion, students receive a Columbia College Graduation Certificate, enabling direct entry into the college's University Transfer or Associate Degree programs. This pathway prepares students for seamless transition to the second or third year at a Canadian university.
Curriculum
The program requires 28 credits, focusing on English language, mathematics, and academic Grade 12 courses. Specific graduation requirements include Literary Studies 11 or Composition 11, English First Peoples 12, Math 11 or Social Studies 11, and a choice between Career Life Education 11, Science 11, or Social Studies 11. Students must also complete three academic Grade 12 courses from a selection of subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Pre-calculus, and History.
- Grade 11
- Literary Studies 11 or Composition 11
- Math 11 or Social Studies 11
- Career Life Education 11, Science 11 or Social Studies 11
- Grade 12
- English First Peoples 12
- Academic Grade 12 Course 1
- Academic Grade 12 Course 2
- Academic Grade 12 Course 3
Entry requirements
Strong Grade 10 academic resultsParental consent is required for students entering the program.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Columbia College Accelerated Secondary Program Graduation Certificate. Students completing this program do not receive a BC Ministry of Education Dogwood Diploma and are not directly admissible to external universities. A minimum average of C (60%) in four academic Grade 12 courses is required for continuation into the University Transfer (UT)/Associate Degree Program at Columbia College.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please refer to the Columbia College website for current tuition and fee information.
Tuition (home)Please refer to the Columbia College website for current tuition and fee information.
LivingPlease refer to the Columbia College website for estimated living costs.
Information on tuition fees, living costs, and other expenses can be found on the Columbia College Admissions and Tuition Fees pages.
How to apply
1. Complete the Online Application FormFill out the required fields, including personal information, country of citizenship, and highest level of education.
2. Select Program and TermChoose 'Accelerated Secondary (Grade 11)' or 'Accelerated Secondary (Grade 12)' as your Program of Study and select your preferred Application Term (e.g., Fall, Summer, Winter).
3. Provide Contact InformationEnter your phone number and email address for communication regarding your application.
4. Submit DeclarationCertify that the information provided is accurate and complete.