Foundation in Adult Basic Education Program

Admission Requirements: Applicants must be at least 19, or hold a secondary graduation diploma, or be 17-18 and out of public school for a year or more. English competency for entry is demonstrated through any one of several routes: ENGL 081 (or equivalent) at C+ or better; UFV assessment placing at ENGL 091 or higher; Communications 12 at C+; any English Language Arts 11 or English 11 course at C; English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at C- or better; or a standardized score such as an LPI essay of 24+, UFV Composition Placement Test of 41+, TOEFL iBT of 79-80, TOEFL PBT of 550, or IELTS Academic 6. Applicants who meet none of these may still apply for special admission under the department's discretion. International applicants are directed to consult UFV International separately on citizenship and residency status, and applications are accepted year-round with placement into the next available intake and level.