DUAL CREDITS

Earn Credits towards High School and Post Secondary transcripts

What is a Dual Credit?

Students can take post-secondary courses while still in high school. In addition to providing the post-secondary credits, these courses count as elective credit at the Grade 12 level.

Why Become a Dual Credit Student?

• Your school district covers your tuition!!!
• Most courses are transferable to other colleges and universities
• Avoids the five-course crunch in your first year. Five can be a lot!
• Build your confidence going into future options

In the next decade, 78% of job openings will require post-secondary education. Dual credit programs can aid students, increasing their chances of graduating on time by 7% and transitioning immediately to a B.C. public post-secondary institution by 16%

What Dual Credits are available?

UVIC USTART: Pick from over 250 first year courses to take Applications Due: April of Grade 11

CAMOSUN: Take a course or program: TRADES & NON TRADE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

APPRENTICESHIP: Begin work-based training component, earn 16 credits towards your highschool diploma & 480 hours towards your credential