Hundreds of high school students throughout the South Island are getting a jump on their post-secondary plans with a unique dual credit pathway offered by ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ.
The award-winning South Island Partnership (SIP) between ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ and five school districts allows students to start a range of programs in business, health, trades and technology in addition to courses offered on campus and online.
βThrough dual credit, students have an amazing opportunity at their fingertips,β explains Nicola Priestley, Director of SIP, whose background as a high school math teacher and district career coordinator gives her insight into the impact dual credit can have on student transition. βStudents get to experience the post-secondary classroom while earning credits towards both their high school and college transcripts. The college credits earned are also transferable to many public colleges and universities across BC and beyond.β
The partnership between ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ and the five partner school districts - Cowichan Valley, Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria, Saanich and Sooke - is the largest in B.C., supporting over 950 students each year with their transition into post-secondary education and training.
βStatistics show that 85% of dual credit students are successful transitioning to post-secondary,β says Paul Mckenzie, Assistant Superintendent for Saanich School District 63. βThis speaks to the impact the dual credit program has for our students and their post secondary journey.β
βI made some amazing friends who have the same interests as me,β says Hillary Carr, former dual-credit student and currently enrolled in Camosunβs HR Management and Leadership program. βI still played high school basketball and graduated with my High School grad class while attending classes at Camosun. Iβm really proud of my accomplishment!"
Learn more
Parents can learn more by visiting camosun.ca/dual-credit
Students can learn more by talking to their school Career Team.
Contact information
Nicola Priestley
SIP DirectorΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ