S.J. Willis - Continuing Education, Victoria, B.C.

There are two major registration intakes for the teacher-directed courses during the school year.

These are:
Semester 1: End of August / Early September
Semester 2: January

Each semester is approximately 20 weeks long. Some programs have a continuous intake throughout the year (e.g., self-paced Grade 10, 11, 12 Learning Centre courses, computer courses, English as a Second Language (ESL)).

Please make an appointment to see a counselor/advisor if, after group registration, you feel you need more assistance in selecting your courses.

All returning and new students must phone (250) 360-4332 to make an appointment for registration. Avoid disappointment! Register early!

Note: You might need an assessment to determine at what level to begin your studies. Please refer to the section on Assessment Testing. Assessments should be completed prior to registration.

Please call Continuing Education office for dates and times.

Advisors will be available at all registration sessions. If you are not sure about the program you wish to take, you can get an individual appointment with a counselor. The Registration sessions are the actual times in which you will be signing up for your classes. At this time you will complete your personal course timetable, complete the required registration forms, and pay for any tuition and other fees.

The first semester runs from early September to end of January, and the second semester runs from early February to end of June. Classes for each course occur daily so work missed can accumulate rapidly.

Regular attendance and punctuality are important in keeping up-to-date with assignments, due dates, and test dates. Using an agenda book to write these down is recommended. See a counselor early if you are concerned about balancing your course load in order to pace your study schedule.

A free assessment in English and Mathematics is required so that students can begin their studies at the appropriate level. Students who enroll in courses for which they lack recommended prerequisites or adequate preparation will be advised as to more appropriate placement. Assessments generally take 1 to 2 hours. There is no fee for this service.

Note: Practice tests are available, please contact the office.
Students must write an assessment test before registration if they:
   • Have been out of school longer than one year
   • Have English as a Second Language
     (assessment will be provided by the ESL instructor)
   • Are uncertain about their academic level

Drop in Assessment Times
12:00 pm–6:00 pm, Monday to Thursday
Come to the Continuing Education Office