New Foundations Students


NEW FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS

This applies to a student that has never attended Burnaby Continuing Education. Most new students will be required to complete an English assessment test. **This English assessment test is only valid to register for Burnaby Community & Continuing Education Classes**

Registration is a multi-step process. Please review the steps below: 

Step 1:  Prepare and submit in documents for pre-approval in a New Student Registration form.

Step 2: Once documents have been approved, an email will be sent with a link to pay for the non-refundable English assessment test. If proper documentation is not submitted, you will be contacted with details of what is missing from your registration. 

Step 3: Once your online $40.00 (non-refundable) payment has been processed, an email will be sent with test instructions and login information. Test links are not automatic. They are sent out at the end of every week.

Step 4: When you’ve completed your test, it will be sent to an academic advisor for review. Please wait 1-3 weeks to receive an email with your English foundations level. 

Step 5: When you have been activated in our system, you will get a final email with your PEN (Personal Education Number) and a link to select your courses.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

*Registrations with missing or incomplete documents will be automatically rejected. Please read thoroughly*

Document Example
Proof of citizenship status in Canada Canadian Citizens:

  • Canadian Birth Certificate
  • Current Canadian Passport
  • Canadian Citizenship Card or Certificate

Permanent Residents:

  • Permanent Resident card or Confirmation of PR document

Refugees:

  • Refugee Claimant document
  • Convention Refugees – Notice of Decision

Work Permit Holders (all requirements listed below must be met):

  • Work Permit document
  • Permit must be valid for the entire duration of your classes
  • You MUST be working 20 hours per week or more
  • You MUST submit a signed and dated letter of employment on company letterhead stating – position, start date, and number of hours worked per week
  • You MUST submit a most recent pay stub showing hours worked and income tax deductions

Visitors:

  • Visitor Record and passport
Proof of residence in BC (Proof of Address)

One document with your name and address from the list below:

  • BC Driver’s License
  • BC Services Card
  • BC ID Card

If you do not have the IDs listed above, please provide two of the following documents:

  1. Full page signed tenancy agreement or proof of ownership of dwelling
  2. Utility bill, phone bill, bank letter or vehicle registration

All documents must have your name and current address to be considered valid proof.
Picture ID One document with your picture and name:

  • Passport
  • BC Driver’s License
  • BC ID Card

 

FEES AND ADDITIONAL COSTS

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 class (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.
Online English Assessment Test Fee
A non-refundable payment of $40 is required to complete an online English assessment. The assessment will determine your English level and which classes you are eligible to register for. Students who do not complete an assessment will not be able to register for classes.

Course Materials Deposits
A refundable course materials deposit of $150 is required for each class. Payment is made when registering for classes 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 class, no refund will be issued.
  • If course materials are returned in a damaged condition, no refund will be issued.

 

CURRENT COURSE SCHEDULES

Fall Term (Q1) – Some classes may be blended.

Classes highlighted in RED have been cancelled.

 

Have all your documents ready? Click on the button below!