Graduation Program

Board/Authority Authorized Courses

Board/Authority Authorized Courses are offered by School Boards or Independent School Authorities to meet student needs and interests. They are authorized by Boards/Authorities according to requirements set by the Ministry of Education.

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• Board/Authority Authorized Courses: Requirements and Procedures
  [160KB] lists Ministry Requirements with explanations and explains a step-by-step process for developing a Board/Authority Authorized (BAA) Course and for converting an existing locally developed course to BAA status.
• BAA Course Framework Template [24KB] is available for optional use.
• BAA ESL Course Guidelines [16KB]
• Board/Authority Authorized Course - Q & A [13KB] answers common questions.
• Ministry Policy: Board/Authority Authorized Courses

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For further information please contact:

Janine Hannis, Co-ordinator
Ministry of Education
Phone: (250) 356-7570
Fax: (250) 356-2316

janine.hannis@gov.bc.ca