Program Description

Adult Basic Education: in-class learning

Here's what you can expect from Adult Basic Education if you're learning in class:

• Improve your reading, writing, math, and computer skills
• Face-to-face instructor-paced courses offered in a traditional classroom setting
• Classes offered every day Monday to Friday for 75 minutes per course, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Free tutors

Adult Basic Education: self-paced learning

Here's what you can expect from Adult Basic Education if you're learning at your own pace:

• Individualized student-centered support from instructors
• Independent pace of learning
• Access to computers and technology
• Orientation and course outlines with test and assignment due dates
• The possibility of completing courses more quickly or even taking two courses for the price of one
  
  

Hours for Fall and Winter terms:
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hours for Spring/Summer term:
Monday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(Note: Alberta Works funding may be available to eligible students) 

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