High School

At Columbia College, we offer a range of high school programs.

Students receive a high-quality education while developing a global perspective through the diverse cultures and traditions represented in our community. All courses are BC Ministry-accredited and taught by experienced, BC-certified teachers. With small class sizes, students benefit from personalized attention, and our trimester system enables them to complete up to 12 courses per year, allowing them to achieve their academic goals more efficiently.

Graduates can earn a BC Dogwood Diploma or BC Adult Dogwood Diploma, opening doors to many universities across Canada. Students may also choose our Accelerated Program, which provides a direct pathway into Columbia College’s University Transfer Program, where they can later transfer into the second or third year at a Canadian university.

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High School Programs

Senior Secondary (Grade 10,11 &12)

This program is certified by the BC Ministry of Education. Successful graduates will receive a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and get direct entry into any Canadian universities!

Accelerated Secondary (Grade 11 & 12)

Student can transit directly into the University Transfer or Associate Degree Program at Columbia College and later transfer into the second or third year at a Canadian university.

Adult Secondary

This program is for students who are over 18 years of age. Students will receive a BC Adult Dogwood Diploma, certified by the BC Ministry of Education.

University Preparatory

Tailored to each student’s needs, this program provides missing courses for students who have graduated from High School but lack the prerequisites for their university studies.

Course Catalogue

Explore the high school courses offered at Columbia College!

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Trimester System

Columbia College students benefit from three start dates a year, with intakes in January, May, and September. This means you can take more courses over a 12-month period, moving through the program more quickly than a linear system. You can complete high school in as little as 2 years!

Students will have a 3-4 week break between semesters.

Transfer Standing

Many students are eligible to receive “transfer standing” (TS) credit for courses taken before entering Columbia College. TS will be granted for courses that are considered equivalent to the established provincial- or board-authorized course.

An overseas student who transfers into a High School Program may be eligible for advanced placement at the Grade 11 or 12 levels if TS credit has been granted in the prerequisite Grade 10 or 11 course.

Transfer standing for a Language 11/12 will be granted as specified by the Ministry of Education. Transfer standing will be awarded only if official final results are presented.

Dual Credit

The BC Ministry of Education allows students to take courses at recognized post-secondary institutions and count these courses as four-credit non-subject-specific grade 12 courses towards completion of the requirements for high school graduation while, at the same time, receiving full university transfer credit.

Students studying in a High School Program at Columbia College may be allowed to register in a university-level course and, upon successful completion, be granted credit for both the university course and a secondary course at the grade 12 level. (The latter will be recorded as PSIAD 12, not a specific subject, on transcripts.) A “dual credit fee” will be assessed in such cases.

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Email: admissions@columbiacollege.ca

Phone: +1 604 683 8360

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