Dual-Credit Head Start

DUAL-CREDIT HEAD START

"The Dual-Credit Program provides a stimulating environment to help students succeed .."

What is Dual-Credit and Head Start?

Why wait to graduate Grade 12: High school students can work on dual-credit post-secondary courses or programs at a number of different institutions in BC. Dual-credit courses transition students from secondary school to the workplace while earning both high school graduation and post-secondary credits and/or certifications.

Head Start: Students are enrolled as both post-secondary students and high school students as they participate in apprenticeship training and post-secondary courses, earning dual-credits that count towards both their high school diploma and their post-secondary diploma, degree or apprenticeship certification.

Who it's for: Student who need learning opportunities outside of high school and who would benefit from a college or apprenticeship experience.

How Dual-Credit and Head Start Helps

Students have the opportunity to:

Gain experience that will help them with their post-secondary education or apprenticeship
Get a head start on learning and training for their future careers
Have post-secondary tuition fees waived while enrolled in high school
Earn high school course credits towards graduation
Earn post-secondary credits towards a diploma or certificate

Entrance Requirements

Each program has its own specific academic entrance requirements, but in general students will need the following to be considered:

Under 19 years of age as of June 30th, or
Enrolled in a current graduation program - see each program for specific courses
Minimum marks as outlined by a Post Secondary Institution
Standard marks within the prerequisite subject areas required for admission to the various trade and vocational programs at a Post Secondary Institution as well as some academic university transfer courses
A strong commitment to the chosen program as a long-term career choice
Demonstrated maturity and group work skills

Registration for the program can be picked up at your school's Career Centre.

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