Adult Basic Education

Adult 12 – Level 4

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Program Description

The Adult 12 program is a nine-month credit program that consists of seven core courses. Successful learners may advance in their career choice or pursue further post-secondary education. SIIT offers programs in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and in various community locations.

The Adult 12 program will be taught in 2 Semesters: September – December and January – May. All students must attend full-time studies.

Admission Requirements

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Academic Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old and out of school for one year
  • The applicant must have a Regular 10 or Adult 10 or apply under Mature Admissions.
  • Must write the ABE Entrance Assessment

Acceptance Policy

Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.

English Language Benchmark

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.

To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).

Courses

Required Courses (5)

Code Course Title
ELA A30 English Language Arts A30
INDG 30 Indigenous Studies 30
MATH 20 Math Foundations 20
ENVSC 20 Environmental Science 20
FILIT 30 Financial Literacy 30

Required Electives (3)

Code Course Title
MATH 30 Math Foundations 30
BIOLG 30 Biology 30
ELA B30 English Language Arts B30

Tuition, Fees, and Funding

Tuition and Fees

There is no cost to attend Adult Basic Education programs at SIIT. Once accepted, program staff will help you to secure Education and Training Incentive (ETI).

Funding

Depending on your status, different forms of financial assistance are available to you. Please click here to explore options for funding. If you require assistance finding funding, please contact supportservices@siit.ca.

What to Expect

Length of Program

The length of the program is nine months.

Academic Policy

Students attending must adhere to SIIT Academic & Student policies, which are available on the mySIIT dashboard on the SIIT website.

Attendance Policy

  • Regular attendance is essential for academic success. Each program has specific attendance requirements that must be adhered to in order to graduate. In order to graduate from this program, an attendance rate of 90% or better is required.
  • If you have been approved for funding, you must maintain the attendance required by your sponsoring agency to remain eligible to receive payment.

Evaluation

Students write provincial final exams where applicable. A minimum grade of %50 is required for all courses.

Graduation Requirements and Credential

Diploma

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities & Salaries 

Completing Adult 12 at SIIT will give you the prerequisites needed to apply for post-secondary programs at any college or university. Adult 12 is also required for entry-level work and apprenticeship in a variety of sectors.

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