Adult Basic Education - General Upgrading

Most of the questions students have about the ABE programs are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions area.

Note: If you are a current or returning ABE student go to the next step.

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

In the education planner form:

1. Create an account
2. Select "Capilano University"
3. Create an application
4. Under program selection, select the term to start:
   
   • Fall, Summer or Spring
5. Select the option that best describes you:
   • new applicant (domestic)
   • returning student
   • current student (changing program)
6. Select credential:
   • Academic Upgrading
7. Select program:
   • Adult Basic Education
8. Select campus:
   • North Vancouver
   • Squamish
   • Sunshine Coast
   • Ts̓zil Learning Centre
9. Upload your supporting documents (optional)
10. Pay the application fees as applicable and complete the application submission. 

Find more information on How to Apply.

Current students can contact any one of their current instructors to register.

Returning students (not a student in the current term, but have taken ABE courses in the previous 2 years), please email upgrading@capilanou.ca to request a registration appointment with an instructor.

After you’ve applied to CapU, we will email you an invitation to view our information session video and complete our required assessments on eLearn (Moodle).

In the email, we will give you instructions for how to access eLearn (Moodle).

We have assessments for English, math, and sciences, as well as questionnaires for our other subjects.

Our instructors need to know which class is at the right level for you, so before you can register for Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses, you’ll need to complete the assessments.

Note: The assessments have no academic value other than assisting instructors in placing students in the correct level for their studies.

You cannot register for courses until you’ve completed the assessments.

Once you are finished your assessments in eLearn, please email upgrading@capilanou.ca to request a registration appointment with an instructor.

New ABE students register for ABE courses on Zoom with an instructor.

During your 30-minute registration appointment, you can ask questions and select your courses.

Current and returning students

During the time arranged in Step 3, meet with an instructor via Zoom, and confirm your selection of classes with an email from your myCapU email account.

If you don’t pay your fees on time you may be charged a late fee or even deregistered from your courses. 

Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents do not pay tuition fees for ABE courses.

You will still pay:

• Admission/Readmission fees
• Incidental fees
• Special service fees

Find more information about the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG).

Most of the questions students have about the ABE programs are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions area.

Note: If you are a current or returning ABE student go to the next step.

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

In the education planner form:

1. Create an account
2. Select "Capilano University"
3. Create an application
4. Under program selection, select the term to start:
   
   • Fall, Summer or Spring
5. Select the option that best describes you:
   • new applicant (international)
   • new international applicant (current study permit holder)
   • returning student
   • current student (changing program)
6. Select credential:
   • Academic Upgrading
7. Select program:
   • Adult Basic Education
8. Select campus:
   • North Vancouver
   • Squamish
   • Sunshine Coast
   • Ts̓zil Learning Centre
9. Upload your supporting documents (optional)
10. Pay the application fees as applicable and complete the application submission. 

Find more information on How to Apply.

Current students can contact any one of their current instructors to register.

Returning students (not a student in the current term, but have taken ABE courses in the previous 2 years), please email upgrading@capilanou.ca to request a registration appointment with an instructor.

After you’ve applied to CapU, we will email you an invitation to view our information session video and complete our required assessments on eLearn (Moodle).

In the email, we will give you instructions for how to access eLearn (Moodle).

We have assessments for English, math, and sciences, as well as questionnaires for our other subjects.

Our instructors need to know which class is at the right level for you, so before you can register for Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses, you’ll need to complete the assessments.

Note: The assessments have no academic value other than assisting instructors in placing students in the correct level for their studies.

You cannot register for courses until you’ve completed the assessments.

Once you are finished your assessments in eLearn, please email upgrading@capilanou.ca to request a registration appointment with an instructor.

New ABE students register for ABE courses on Zoom with an instructor.

During your 30-minute registration appointment, you can ask questions and select your courses.

Current and returning students

During the time arranged in Step 3, meet with an instructor via Zoom, and confirm your selection of classes with an email from your myCapU email account.

If you don’t pay your fees on time you may be charged a late fee or even deregistered from your courses. 

Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents do not pay tuition fees for ABE courses.

You will still pay:

• Admission/Readmission fees
• Incidental fees
• Special service fees

Find more information about the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG).

To attend classes in your program, you must register for courses. You can refer to your acceptance email in your myCapU email inbox for details.

View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day at CapU!

• Students who want to request transfer credits from their previous institutions must submit official transcripts. If the courses are listed in the BC Transfer Guide, submit your official documents to the following address:

Centre for International Experience
Library Building, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

For courses from non-articulated institutions, please visit the Transfer Credit page for more information.

Official documents may include: