Enrol in our program
- Apply to become a student at VIU Apply Now
- Provide a High School transcript that is 5 years old or less to determine pre-requisites.
Or - Write an assessment to determine the course that is right for you.
Book an assessment
Contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) by email at:
Contact ABE at:
- Nanaimo Campus at 250.740.6425
- Cowichan Campus at 250.746.3527
- tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus at 250.740.6425
Prepare for your assessment before you write it.
- Please note that the maximum time allowed for an assessment session is two hours. We strongly recommend that students do not attempt to do more than one assessment in a single two-hour session.
Have goals? Overwhelmed? Don’t know where to start?
Our ACP Student Success and Transition Advisors are here for you! Contact them directly or call and make an appointment:
- Nanaimo: 250.740.6425
- Duncan: 250.746.3500
- Powell River: 250.740.6425
We can help you get started and guide you through our intake process.
VIU welcomes applications from Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
As a post-secondary institution committed to serving adult learners, to enrol you must be:
- a high school graduate
Or - minimum 17 years of age and out of school a minimum of one year
Or - enrolled in a VIU academic or trades/vocational program