BC NDP government eliminates tuition fees for basic adult ed, English courses
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is eliminating tuition fees for adult basic education and English language learning programs across the province.
Premier John Horgan says the move will allow thousands of people to gain the skills they need in order to participate in B.C.’s economy.
The adult program provides high-school level courses at universities and colleges, while the English language learning program teaches English to students who primarily speak other languages.
Fees for the courses were set by each school and capped at $1,600 for each semester of full-time studies.