1. Course Planning

2. Trades & Technical

3. Educational Pathways: Trades and Technology
High School
College/Technical Institute
complete training Levels 1-4
Apprenticeship
Work
University
Bachelor of Technology

4. General Requirements: Trade
Each Trade/School has its own specific academic requirements.
English: English 12 (UFV)
Communications 12 (Kwantlen, BCIT)
Math: Program Dependent: Foundations ,Pre-calculus,
A & W Math 11
Physics : Is recommended for some apprenticeship programs ( ie. electrician, gas fitting, plumbing)
Pre-test: English, Math, and/or Mechanical reasoning tests. May be required by students currently completing pre-requisites.

5. General Requirements: Technical
Each Technical program has its own specific academic requirements.
English: English12, % will vary (competitive programs)
Math: Dependent on Program
Health Sciences: Pre-Calculus
Computers/Engineering: Pre-Calculus
Business: Any Math
Please verify the math required for these programs

6. College/University

7. College/University
College
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree
Two Year Diploma
Two Year Diploma
University Transfer
Associate Degree
University Transfer
Associate Degree
Continue at College
(degree)
Go to University
(degree)
Go to work

8. General Entrance/UT Requirements:
Admission Purposes only
Douglas:
English: English 12 (C, blended) or Communications 12 (B)
Kwantlen:
English 12 (C+, course or blended) or Communications 12 (A)
Langara:
Grade 12 graduation (English 12 80%, course or LET)
Capilano:
English 12 (C+, blended)

9. Diploma Programs Two year programs (skill specific)
English Requirement: English 12 (B)
Additional pre-requisites:
academic courses
non-academic
essays,
volunteer work,
references,
Auditions
Age requirements
Many programs ladder into full degree programs at the college level or act as a University Transfer program.

10. Associate Degree Kwantlen, Douglas, Langara: Arts or Science Capilano:
Open Enrolment: English 12 (C+)
Limited Enrolment: Must meet assigned program requirements
Capilano:
English 12 and two academic grade 12 courses (overall average of 60%)

11. Bachelor Degree Direct Entry from High School
Must meet school and Faculty entrance requirements,
English 12
Language requirements for a degree (Kwantlen)
Completion of a two year diploma/UT program or a specified number of post-secondary credits,
GPA minimum
pre-requisite courses

12. University Direct Entry

13. UVIC Grade 11Admission Requirements
Arts
English 11
Math: Foundations 11, Pre-calculus 11
Science 11: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science
Social Studies 11
Science
English 11
Pre-calculus 11
Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Social Studies 11

14. UVIC Grade 12 Admission Requirements
Arts
English 12,
3 academic grade 12 courses
Science
English 12,
Pre-Calculus 12,
2 university approved Grade 12 science courses

15. University Approved Grade 12 Courses 2018
Pre-Calculus
Calculus AP/Calculus
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
Physics
Art AP
Psychology AP
English Literature
French
History
Spanish
Law
Comparative Civilization
ALL: AP courses are acceptable for competitive entry

16. Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019
Grade 11 Courses required (Arts):
English 11
language 11
Science 11
Math 11 (foundations or pre-calculus)
Grade 11 Courses required (Science):
Chemistry 11 and Physics 11
Math 11 (pre-calculus)

17. Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019
Grade 12 requirements: 
minimum of 5 approved grade 12 courses, plus English 12
minimum final blended grade of 70% in English 12
two lists of approved grade 12 courses for each program/faculty:
List A: includes grade 12 courses required or recommended for the program
List B: includes additional approved grade 12 courses
admission evaluation: is based on all approved grade 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses, and allowances made for students who have completed 6 or more grade 12 courses

18. Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019
Arts and Social Sciences
LIST A
English 12 (or English First Peoples 12 or Français Langue Premiere 12) (min 70%)
One of:
Biology 12 Pre-Calculus 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Foundations of Math 12 Physics 12
Two of:
BC First Nations Studies 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Economics 12 English Literature 12 History 12 Law 12 Philosophy 12 Social Justice 12
One additional course from:
French 12 or Français Langue Seconde 12 German 12 Japanese 12 Mandarin 12 Punjabi 12 Spanish 12 BC First Nations Studies 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Economics 12 English Literature 12 History 12 Law 12 Philosophy 12 Social Justice 12
LIST B
Arts Foundations 12 Choral Music 12 Dance Choreography 12 Dance Performance 12 Drama: Film & TV 12 Geography 12 Geology 12 Instrumental Music 12 Studio Arts 12 Sustainable Resources 12 Theatre Performance 12 Theatre Production 12 Visual Arts 12
AP courses may be used in place of List B courses

19. Simon Fraser University: Admission 2019
Science
LIST A
English 12 (or English First Peoples 12 or Français Langue Premiere 12) (min 70%)
Pre-Calculus 12
Two of:
Calculus 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12
LIST B
BC First Nations Studies 12 Comparative Civilizations 12 Economics 12 English Literature 12 French 12 or Français Langue Seconde 12 Geography 12 Geology 12 German 12 History 12 Japanese 12 Law 12 Mandarin 12 Philosophy 12 Punjabi 12 Social Justice 12 Spanish 12 Sustainable Resources 12
Engineering: Calculus 12 now required

20. Simon Fraser University: Admission 2020
Current Grade 10 students
Grade 11 requirements:
English 11
Language 11
Science 11
Math 11 (minimum 60%)
Social Studies 11*
Social Studies 11: Double dip

21. Simon Fraser University: Admission 2020
minimum of 5 required grade 12 courses* including English
minimum final grade of 70% in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
literacy assessment must be written at the time of admission - further details will be announced when available
two lists of approved grade 11 & grade 12 courses for each program/faculty:
List A: includes grade 11 and grade 12 courses required/recommended for the program
List B: includes additional approved grade 11 and grade 12 courses
admission evaluation: based on all approved grade 11 and grade 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses, and allowances made for students who have completed 6 or more grade 12 courses

22. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019
New Requirements:
the admission decision should go beyond school based assessments of performance (grades) but also consider the composition of the students academic record recognizing: Breadth, depth, and relevancy
The academic assessment should assess the student’s overall academic potential and potential for study in a particular UBC program
Encourage students to challenge themselves, pursue their curiosities and take risks

23. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019
Overall Average
Approximately courses, depending on student course load
Minimum number of grade 12 courses (current proposal is six)
All grade 11 and grade 12 courses will be taken into consideration (except: Applied Design & Technology, Physical Education, Career and Personal Planning
Drop the lowest grade ( allowing students to take a risk)
Limit on visual and performing arts classes( max two grade 11 and two grade 12)
Some applicants may receive consideration for breadth, depth, relevancy and individual context.

24. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019
Core Average (varies by program):
Approximately 4-8 courses, dependant upon student course load
All grade 11 and grade 12 courses in subjects related to the intended area of study at UBC
2019: includes English 12
2020: Literacy assessment required at the point of admission
If a course is presented at the Grade 11 and Grade 12 level, only the highest mark will calculated
Some applicants may receive consideration for breadth, depth, relevancy and individual context.
Core Specific (varies by program):
Key grade 12 courses related to the program you want to study at UBC

25. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019
Key Message to Students:
You should take courses in secondary school related to what you want to study at UBC. Doing so will increase our chances of admission
UBC will look at all of your grade 11 and 12 course work
Your lowest grade11 or grade12 course mark will be dropped so it is safe to experiment
The highest grades are not the only way to get into UBC, challenging yourself by taking more courses or more rigorous courses will be beneficial

26. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

27. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

28. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

29. University of British Columbia: Admission 2019

30. Other Things you need to know…or what is in the fine print
UBC:
Students wanting to complete an Arts degree, have an additional language requirement. This can be satisfied with a language 12 or a 1st year university level language.
Requires a Final grade of 70% in grade 11 or 12 English
Land and Food Systems recommends Physics 11 as it is required for some majors for the Applied Biology degree and the Food, Nutrition, and Health degree.
SFU: Quantitative and Analytical requirements
Math 11/12 required for Faculty admission: a minimum grade of 60%
English 12: a minimum final blended grade of 60%

31. Other Things you need to know…or what is in the fine print
DL Courses:
SFU: 100% complete by April 30, on student trax by June 30
UBC: 100% complete by Feb 1 of grad year to be considered for admission
Challenge Exams:
UBC will consider Challenge exams to meet admission requirements only, these courses may not be used as part of the GPA for admission
Repeated Courses:
Some Ontario Schools will only accept 1st attempts

32. Admission Consideration (Based on September 2017 admission averages)
UBC-Vancouver
Simon Fraser University
Arts mid-high 80’s
Science high 80’s-low 90’s
Kinesiology mid-high 80’s
Engineering mid-high 80’s
Commerce 84% min
**Mandatory personal profile
Applied Science 88-90% Arts/Social Sciences 86-88% Health Sciences 88-90% Science 88-90% Business 83% min
UBC-Okanagan
UVIC
Engineering mid 80’s
Arts high 70’s
Human Kinetic low 80’s
Nursing high 80’s
Science high 70’s
Humanities/S Sciences 80-84% Engineering 85 (math 78%) Sciences 85% Business 80% min Writing 88%
Any offer made is conditional until marks are verified and Ministry marks are available

33. Ontario Post-Secondary Guideline
General Admission
English 12
3 academic grade 12 courses
Blended English 12 and provincial mark
Repeating a course: subject to each institution
Challenge Course: subject to each institution
Business
Calculus
Pre-Calculus
English
Science
English
Calculus
Pre-Calculus
2 grade 12 science

34. Upcoming Campus Tours and Events
February 19 UBC, Presidents Day 2018
February 21 UFV, Health Sciences Night 6-8pm
February 23 Kwantlen Langley, A day on Campus 10-2pm
February 24 Kwantlen Surrey, Open House
February 24 Capilano U, BOSA Centre for Film and Animation, 11-3pm
February 25 Study and Go Abroad Fair, 1-5 pm
February 28 BCIT Big Info Session, 4:30-7:30 pm
March 1 Capilano University, Explore Cap 5:30-8pm
March 1 Douglas, Music Technology Open House, 7-9 pm
April 16 Kwantlen Cloverdale Tech Campus, Open House 4:30-6pm
May 3 Delta Trades and Technical Fair, Sungod Arena
May 23 JIBC, 40th Anniversary, Career Fair 11-7pm

35. Preparation for Post-Secondary
Campus Tours/ Information Sessions/Lunch Hour Presentations
Research programs and options now
Know what academic requirements are needed for Post- Secondary
Have a plan A, and a plan “B”
Career Centre Website/Sands App