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Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a high school equivalency
program designed for adults who did not complete high
school Those who have graduated high school but who
wish to upgrade their credentials in one or more subject
areas will be considered based on suitability of ABE pro-
gram and availability of seats..
Adult Basic Education is offered in the context of the
College’s Access to Training and Careers (ATC) delivery
model. Students are provided with an opportunity to
complete a Career Development Portfolio and to prepare a
Personal Career Plan. An advising process is used to support
students throughout their participation in this program.
entrance reQUIrementS
In order to enroll in the ABE Program, a student must be
at least 17 years of age and out of the school system for
at least one year. Any requests for special admissions/
exemption will need a rationale/documentation (i.e. letter
from parents; letter from guidance counselor; letter from
applicant; transcript of marks; completed application) to be
submitted to the ABE Program Consultant and Registrar.
The College offers the following three levels of this pro-
gram:
Level I
Level I refers to basic literacy and equates roughly to K-6
in the regular school system. All curriculum materials are
adapted to various reading levels while maintaining an
adult focus. This level of learning uses an updated curricu-
lum, new assessment tools and delivery practices to ensure
that adult learners meet a standard of literacy necessary
for success in everyday life, and that they are adequately
prepared to meet the requirements of future levels of
education.
Level II
Level II content is similar to that which is encountered in
the intermediate level (grades 7-9) of the regular school
system. A student who left school prior to Grade 10 in
the regular system would normally be placed in Level II.
Many students who have been out of the school system
for a number of years also enroll in Level II to “brush up
on the bas