1. DELVIEW PARENTS NIGHT POST-SECONDARY OVERVIEW
Student Presentations at FLEX:
Grade 11 Thursday April 5 & Friday April 6
Grade 10 Monday April 8
Ms Morgan Jeffery
Career & Post-Secondary Advisor
Monday – Thursday
9:45am – 3:15pm

2. WHAT CAREER DID YOU WANT TO DO AT 17 YEARS OLD?
Just 6 % of people are doing what they thought they would be doing 10 years after graduation.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
SOFT FOCUS

3. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF CREDENTIALS?
CERTIFICATE / CITATION 1 year
DIPLOMA 2 years
ASSOCIATE DEGREE 2 years
Red Seal Certification - TRADES 4 years
(Full Apprenticeship Complete)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE 4 years
(BA, BSc, BBA)
MASTER’S DEGREE years
(MA, MSc, BBA, LLB/JD) (post Bachelor’s Degree)
DOCTORATE years
(PhD, MD) (post Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree)

4. POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS
TRADES & TECHNOLOGY
BCIT – BC Institute of Technology
KPU Tech – Kwantlen Polytechnic
UFV – University of the Fraser Valley
VCC – Vancouver Community College
CREDENTIALS
Apprenticeship Training
Citations
Certificates
Diplomas

5. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY TRADES
FOUNDATION PROGRAM:
Direct Entry from High School
English Studies 12
Math 11 (A&W, FOM, PRE-CALC)
Pre-tests written at institution
Program specific, so check individual school/program
Example: Electrician Foundation
English Studies 12 (50%)
ANY Math 11 (60%)
APPRENTICE STREAM:
Currently working under Red Seal as Apprentice
Example: Electrician Apprentice
English Studies 12
Math 11 or 12 (FOM, PRE-CALC)
Physics 11 or 12
Train in Trades with SD 37

6. POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES
SFU – Simon Fraser University
UBC – University of BC
UBCO – University of BC Okanagan
UVIC – University of Victoria
CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctorate (PhD)

7. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY RESEARCH UNIVERSITY - DIRECT ENTRY
SFU – GRADE 11
ENGLISH STUDIES 11 – one of
Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11
MATH 11 – one of with at least 60%
Pre-Calc 11, Foundations of Math 11
PRE-CALC 11 for Business, Science, Engineering
FOM 11 for Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences
LANGUAGE 11 – one of
French 11, Spanish 11, Spanish 11 Beginners
SCIENCE 11 – at least one of
CHEM 11, LIFE SCIENCE 11, PHYSICS 11, EARTH SCIENCE 11 (only for Arts)
Check faculty specific requirements!
Example: Engineering & Science = CHEM 11 and PHYS 11
SOCIALS STUDIES 11 or APPROVED SOCIAL STUDIES 12 – at least one of
Explorations in Social Studies 11, BC First Peoples 12, Human Geography 12, 20th Century World History 12, Law 12, Social Justice 12

8. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY RESEARCH UNIVERSITY - DIRECT ENTRY
SFU – Grade 12
Faculty of Science
ENGLISH STUDIES 12 – (min 70%)
PRE-CALCULUS 12
SCIENCE 12 – at least TWO of
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 12
CALCULUS 12
CHEMISTRY 12
PHYSICS 12
OTHER APPROVED GRADE 12 COURSES – at least TWO
OR AN ADDITIONAL MATH OR SCIENCE ABOVE
LITERARY STUDIES 12
NEW MEDIA 12
FRENCH 12
SPANISH 12
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12
BC FIRST PEOPLES 12
20TH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY 12
LAW 12
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 12
Faculty of Arts & Social Science
ENGLISH STUDIES 12 – (min 70%)
MATH OR SCIENCE 12 – at least ONE of
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 12
PRE-CALCULUS 12
CALCULUS 12
CHEMISTRY 12
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12
PHYSICS 12
SOCIAL STUDIES/ENGLISH 12 – at least two
LITERARY STUDIES 12
NEW MEDIA 12
BC FIRST PEOPLES 12
20TH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY 12
LAW 12
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 12
LANGUAGE – one of
OR AN ADDITIONAL COURSE ANYWHERE ABOVE
FRENCH 12
SPANISH 12
ALSO APPROVED :
(For students taking above the
5 minimum)
STUDIO ARTS 12:
DRAWING & PAINTING
CERAMICS & SCULPTURE
PHOTO & GRAPHIC DESIGN
MEDIA DESIGN 12
FILM AND TELEVISION 12
THEATRE PERFORMANCE:
ACTING 12
DIRECTING & SCRIPTWRITING 12
THEATRE PRODUCTION 12
THEATRE COMPANY 12
SENIOR BAND 12
GUITAR 12
DANCE 12
MIN 5 COURSES

9. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY RESEARCH UNIVERSITY - DIRECT ENTRY
UBC – Overall Evaluation
Admission Decision based on PERSONAL PROFILE & ACADEMIC RECORD
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Written answers to 5 – 7 questions about your personal qualities, experiences, and involvement in extra-curricular activities.
ACADEMIC RECORD: (11 and 12)
Admission decision will go beyond grades. It will now consider 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
You will be evaluated in three different ways: OVERALL, CORE, FACULTY SPECIFIC

10. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY RESEARCH UNIVERSITY - DIRECT ENTRY
UBC – GRADE 11
ENGLISH STUDIES 11 – one of with at least 70%
Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11
MATH 11 – one of
Pre-Calc 11, Foundations of Math 11
Check faculty specific requirements!
PRE-CALC 11 for Business, Science, Engineering
FOM 11 & 12 or PRE-CALC 11 for Arts
LANGUAGE 11 – one of
French 11, Spanish 11
SCIENCE 11 – at least one of
CHEM 11, LIFE SCIENCE 11, PHYSICS 11, EARTH SCIENCE 11
Engineering & Science = CHEM 11 and PHYS 11

11. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY RESEARCH UNIVERSITY - DIRECT ENTRY
UBC – Grade 12 FACULTY SPECIFIC
Faculty of Science
ENGLISH STUDIES 12 – (min 70%)
PRE-CALCULUS 12 – (min 67%)
SCIENCE 12 – at least ONE of
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 12
CHEMISTRY 12
PHYSICS 12
ANY OTHER GRADE 12 COURSES EXCEPT:
Applied Design & Technology, Physical Education, Career Education
CORE COURSES WILL LOOK BETTER:
CALCULUS 12
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12
LITERARY STUDIES 12
NEW MEDIA 12
ANY ADDITIONAL SCIENCE FROM ABOVE
Faculty of Arts
ENGLISH STUDIES 12 – (min 70%)
MATH – Only if FOM 11 completed
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 12
ANY OTHER GRADE 12 COURSES EXCEPT:
Applied Design & Technology, Physical Education, Career Education
CORE COURSES WILL LOOK BETTER:
LITERARY STUDIES 12
NEW MEDIA 12
BC FIRST PEOPLES 12
20TH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY 12
LAW 12
SOCIAL JUSTICE 12
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 12
FRENCH 12
SPANISH 12
PRE-CALCULUS 12
CALCULUS 12
MIN 6 COURSES
STUDIO ARTS 12:
DRAWING & PAINTING
CERAMICS & SCULPTURE
MEDIA ARTS 12
FILM AND TELEVISION 23
THEATRE PERFORMANCE:
ACTING 12
DIRECTING & SCRIPTWRITING 12
THEATRE PRODUCTION 12
THEATRE COMPANY 12
SENIOR BAND 12
GUITAR 12
DANCE 12

12. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS?
TEACHING UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
KPU – Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Capilano University
UFV – University of the Fraser Valley
Douglas College
Langara College
VCC – Vancouver Community College
CREDENTIALS
Certificates
Diplomas
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees

13. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OR TEACHING UNIVERSITY
Graduation
DOUGLAS COLLEGE:
English Studies 12 (C min)
KPU:
English Studies 12 (C+ min)
LANGARA COLLEGE:
English Studies 12 (80% min OR take a lower level course at Langara in 1st year)
Admissions purposes only, specific programs may have further requirements.
Ex. NURSING!!!

14. TRANSFERRING COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY
WHY?
SAME COURSES
Associate Degree guarantees 60 transfer credits (2 years) towards an Arts or Science degree.
Diplomas receive block transfer of one or two years credit towards a specific degree program.
COST
2 years at Douglas = $6,219
2 years at SFU = $10,380
Access to Scholarships can be Greater
UNDECIDED
Flexibility to try courses before deciding on a Degree Program
No wasted TIME or MONEY as all credits go towards degree
(ex. Academic Foundations at Douglas College)
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Smaller class sizes
Get to know your Professors
Close to home
Upgrading available

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16. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO? myblueprint.com/sd37
Always go directly to the Post-Secondary School website for admission requirements!

17. EDUCATION PLANNER BC educationplannerbc.ca

18. Student Post-Secondary Presentations
FLEX TIME
Grade 11 Thursday April 5 & Friday April 6
Grade 10 Monday April 8