Location
Start Dates
- January 09, 2025
- May 05, 2025
- September 02, 2025
Program Delivery
- Blended - Synchronous
- Hyflex
For information on Tuition & Fees for Adult Basic Education courses, please click on the 'Course Tuitions' tab and the 'Other Fees' tab.
Program Description
Start on your pathway to further education or work. Our Adult Basic Education Program gives you foundational reading, writing, math, computer, and science skills. This program prepares students for high school courses.
Delivery
Blended Synchronous Learning (BS)
Blended synchronous learning combines in-person and online classes. Here’s what to expect each week:
- In-person classes are held Monday to Thursday, with online classes on Friday.
- Classes are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Learners must participate in all scheduled in-person and online activities.
- Only basic technology is required (see details below).
The following courses are offered in a blended synchronous format in the Winter 2025 term:
- Reading 4 and Writing 4
- Reading 5 and Writing 5
- Science Preparation
- Microsoft Office Fundamentals
Hyflex Learning (HFX)
HyFlex learning offers a flexible approach that allows students to choose how they participate in their education. Here’s what you can expect each week:
- Students and instructors participate online and meet in a classroom at scheduled times.
- Classes are scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
- Classes are held on campus Monday to Thursday and online on Fridays.
- Students can choose to:
- Attend classes online.
- Attend classes on campus.
- Learn by viewing recorded sessions.
The following courses are offered in a Hyflex format in the Winter 2025 term:
- Math Foundations 2 (previously Basic Math 2)
- Basic Math 3
Minimum Technology Requirements:
All learners must have regular access to technology. A desktop computer or laptop with the following capabilities is required:
- Have reliable internet access.
- Have a camera and microphone.
- Support MS Teams and Desire to Learn (D2L)
- Allow access to email through a myBVC account.
- Allow access to PDF and Word documents.
- Have a keyboard to create text documents of 500 words or more.
Financial Support
Our programs are eligible for Learning Income Support through the Government of Alberta. Financial supports may be available to you.
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Welcome Centre
South Campus
345 - 6 Avenue SE
403-410-1402
Toll-free: 1-866-428-2669
info@bowvalleycollege.ca
Admission Requirements
- Applicants are expected to obtain a minimum score on the Bow Valley College Admission/Placement Test
- Where possible, applicants may provide an official transcript or statement of marks
Welcome Centre
South Campus
345 - 6 Avenue SE
403-410-1402
Toll-free: 1-866-428-2669
info@bowvalleycollege.ca
"When I first came back to school for upgrading at Bow Valley College, I was petrified. But as times went on, I got to know the teachers and the learner support people. Their doors are always open, no matter how busy they are, they always take the time to answer my questions."
Courses in Program
Adult Basic Education credit
This course builds on basic reading and comprehension skills. Students will compare texts, study literary conventions and terms, and build vocabulary. Students read fiction including short stories and novels, as well as non-fiction texts. This course prepares students for Reading 4.
This course builds on understanding basic English grammar practices by utilizing different parts of speech. Students will learn how to improve and develop their sentence writing skills through the application of foundational grammar. This course prepares students for Writing 4.
Language Arts 4 is a literacy course that prepares students to read and write in academic and real-world contexts. Learners are exposed to a variety of texts such as non-fiction, short stories, multimedia, and audio/visual presentations in order to build comprehension strategies. Learners engage with texts through skill-building tasks in order to enhance communication skills. This course prepares learners for Language Arts 5.
Prerequisite: C- in READ0103 and C- in WRIT0103
Language Arts 5 is a literacy course that continues to prepare students to read and write in academic and real-world contexts. Learners are exposed to a variety of texts such as non-fiction, short stories, multimedia, and audio/visual presentations in order to build comprehension strategies. Learners engage with texts through skill-building tasks. Learners will develop strategies of organization, problem-solving, and critical thinking. This course prepares learners for English Language Arts 10-1/-2.
Prerequisite: C- in ENGL0704 or C- in READ0104 and C- in WRIT0104
This course teaches students basic level math skills. Students will learn addition, multiplication, and fractions. Students also work with word problems. This course prepares students for Basic Math 2.
This course teaches students basic math skills. Students develop skills in basic operations, and learn rounding, graphs, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and percent. This course prepares students for Basic Math 3.
Prerequisites: C- in MATH0701, D in READ0102, D in WRIT0102
This course teaches students basic math skills. Students develop skills in ratio and proportion, percent, measurement, and geometry. This course prepares students for Prep Math 10, GED Math, and Math 10-3.
Prerequisites: C- in MATH0702, D in READ0103, D in WRIT0103
This course develops students' math skills. Students study number concepts, patterns and relations, variables and equations, measurement, geometry, and statistics. This course prepares students for Math 10C.
Prerequisites: C- in MATH0703 and D in ENGL0704 or D in READ0104 and D in WRIT0104
