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Foundation in Adult Basic Education

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada•World Rank #3,064

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At Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada, Foundation in Adult Basic Education is offered as a foundation in Education & Teaching programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English.

At a glance

Degree: Foundation
Field: Education & Teaching
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The BC Adult education prepares students for post-secondary studies and the workplace. Provides opportunities and more options to upgrade your education.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Thompson Rivers University's Adult Basic Education program sets entry by course level rather than a single admission bar, and applicants must be at least 18 years old to earn the BC Adult Graduation Diploma through it. Entry into the Grade 10-equivalent (0400) level requires ENGL 0300, English 9, or equivalent, at a minimum B, or placement via TRU's entry assessment tests, alongside Mathematics 9 at a minimum C- for MATH 0400. Progression to the Grade 11-equivalent (0500) level requires MATH 0400 at a minimum C+ or Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10 at C+, and ENGL 0400 or equivalent composition/creative-writing courses at a minimum C+. The Grade 12-equivalent (0600) level in turn requires ENGL 0500 or equivalent at C+ and MATH 0510 at a minimum C, or Pre-calculus 11 or equivalent. No overall GPA figure, standardized English-proficiency test score, portfolio, or interview condition is published on the page.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to TRU: for the September (Fall) intake the deadline is 1 May, for January (Winter) it is 1 September, and for the May (Summer) intake it is 1 January; applications for most programs open 1 October, and a deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day. International applicants follow the same intake structure with deadlines of 1 May (September), 1 October (January) and 1 February (May); TRU still reviews later applications where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early, so admission runs on a rolling basis around these published cut-offs for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Thompson Rivers University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
Students: 31,000
World rank: #3,064
Programs: 216
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Foundation in Adult Basic Education award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Foundation in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

Can Foundation in Adult Basic Education be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Foundation in Adult Basic Education taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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