Program Overview

Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation (ACP)

The Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) knows that upgrading your education creates opportunities. Whether you are learning English as an additional language or your first language is English, we offer upgrading courses that will help you meet your educational and career goals. We also offer programs for people with diverse learnings, the Employment and Community Studies program and the Learning Communities course.

English Upgrading

English Upgrading offers English courses for students looking to complete their BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood), improve their employment opportunities, or satisfy KPU's English proficiency requirements for undergraduate university programs.

Adult Upgrading

Do you need to upgrade your math or science for a program at KPU or to complete your BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood)? KPU offers adult basic education courses in mathematics and science through the Faculty of Science and Horticulture.

English Language Studies

English Language Studies (ELS) programs are meant for those learning English as an additional language. Our program teaches you to read, write, listen, and speak in English. So, if you want to improve your English for your career or university studies we're here to help you achieve your goals.

Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses (PCIEN)

If you are an internationally educated nurse, PCIEN may be a program that will provide the training you are looking for. PCIEN will be offered on KPU's Richmond campus starting on January 7th, 2025.

Access Programs

The Employment and Community Studies Program is designed for students with diverse learning needs that hinder educational success.

• Employability
• Social Justice
• Communication
• Advocacy
• Technology

Community Programs

KPU creates pathways to success in our communities by delivering a range of educational community programs for adult learners.

• Phoenix Kwantlen Learning Centre
• Community Adult Literacy Programs
• Third Age Learning at Kwantlen

Academic Advising, Upgrading

ACP has dedicated academic advising to help you with the following topics:

• Course planning & selection
• Program choices
• Course prerequisites
• Program & graduation requirements
• Academic regulations & policies
• Educational planning for career goals

Student Resources

• The Learning Centres
• Counselling Services
• Adult Upgrading Grants (AUG)