Foundations English Program

FOUNDATIONS ENGLISH PROGRAM


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Foundations program is designed for adults to strengthen basic skills in English in preparation for both employment and further studies. Foundations courses are transition or bridging classes that prepare students for regular Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses. The learning outcomes of the Foundations program are designed to address literacy and needs up to the grade 10 level.

Click on these links for brochures describing the Foundations program: English | Chinese | Korean | Persian | Punjabi | Spanish

The Foundations English program covers seven core courses (Foundations English 1 to 7) and several companion courses (Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening). This program strengthens and supports learning for students who want to enroll in Composition 11, Composition 12 and English Studies 12.

 

COURSE SCHEDULES

This is for students who are currently taking a Foundations class or who have recently completed an online English assessment with us and received their PEN (Personal Education Number). If you are not a current student or do not have a PEN, please click here to register as a new student.

Fall September Schedules will be posted at a later date. Please review important location changes below. 

Day Classes – South Burnaby Adult Education Centre will be closing at the end of June and all classes will move to Riverway West (4340 Carson Street) starting September 2025. North Burnaby Adult Education Centre will still be running day classes.

Evening Classes – There will be no more evening classes at Burnaby South Secondary. All evening classes will be at North Burnaby Adult Education Centre (751 Hammarskjold Drive).

 

COURSE SELECTION
Course Selection                           

Unavailable until registration opens.

 Download the instructions on how to select courses. 

Confirmation of your course will be completed by the academic advisor and is based on availability. Please do not register for the same course more than once. If you encounter any issues, call 604-296-6901.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawal                                

Please use the Withdrawal button if you wish to withdraw from a course or cancel your course registration. **If you are withdrawing/cancelling after classes have started, follow all steps below:

  1. Inform your instructor
  2. Return the textbook(s)
  3. Complete the online withdrawal form
COURSE VERIFICATION
Course Verification              

Please use the Course Verification button to verify you are registered in a course.  Please allow 2 business days from the day you registered for your record to be updated. 

 

STUDENT FEES

Foundations classes are tuition-free for eligible students!
There is no tuition fee for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and status refugees. Work permit holders must meet all requirements to be eligible for tuition-free courses.

Visitor students must pay a tuition fee of $1325 per course (payment by MasterCard or Visa).

    • If the course is cancelled by BCCE, the tuition fee is refunded in full.
    • If a visitor student wishes to withdraw, the tuition fee will be refunded (less a $35 processing fee) if a written request is received before the start of the second class. No refunds are issued after the start of the second class.
Course Materials Deposits
A refundable course materials deposit of $150 is required for each course. Payment is made when selecting courses and must be completed with a Visa or MasterCard.

  • If course materials are returned in good condition at the end of the course, a full refund will be issued.
  • If course materials are returned more than 4 weeks after finishing or withdrawing from a course, no refund will be issued.
  • If course materials are returned in a damaged condition, no refund will be issued.

SCHOOL AND OFFICE LOCATIONS

North Burnaby Adult Education Centre (NBAEC) – Daytime & Evening Classes
751 Hammarskjold Drive
Burnaby, BC V5B 4A1

Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Night School Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (during regular school times September – June)

Riverway Adult Learning Centre – Daytime Classes
4340 Carson Street
Burnaby, V5J 2Y1

Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm (during regular school times September – June)

Please only park in areas specifically designated as student parking.