Dual Credit Programs: A Head Start on Post-Secondary
Dual Credit programs give B.C. students the opportunity to earn high school and post-secondary credits at the same time. Offered in partnership between school districts and colleges, universities, or industry training authorities, these programs help students get a head start on their career or post-secondary pathway—while still in high school.
Why choose Dual Credit?
While taking a Dual Credit program is a big commitment, it is also a fantastic opportunity.
- Students enrolled in some Dual Credit programs are able to earn entry-level certification and be employment-ready when they graduate from grade 12.
- Tuition is paid for dual credit programs; books may also be paid for.
- Dual credit programs are supported by secondary school staff, potentially making the transition to Post-Secondary easier for students.
- Students have the opportunity to take courses not available at their secondary schools.
Who can take Dual Credit programs?
Students in grades 11 and 12 are eligible to take Dual Credit courses and programs after consultation with their school counsellor, completion of a three-year graduation transition plan, and completing a Dual-Credit Application Package.
What programs are available?
Partnering with Selkirk College, SD 10 is offering the following programs for 2025-26:
Youth Train in Trades
Trades programs are offered in Nelson at the Silver King Campus of Selkirk College. SD 10 pays for program tuition and may pay for books. Students are responsible to arrange and pay for housing; there is a dormitory on campus. Students are also responsible for paying for their own cost of living expenses.
Health Care Assistant
HCA is offered online, except for in-person lab days, offered at the Selkirk College Trail Campus. This program begins in February. Students complete the program and practicum at the end of August.
SD 10 pays for program tuition and may pay for books.
Bursary Opportunity
School District 10 and the Arrow Lakes Hospital Foundation have partnered to offer eligible Dual Credit students in the HCA program a Dual Credit bursary. Contact your school counsellor for details and an application form.
Early Childhood Care and Education- Assistant
The ECCE-A program is offered in the Fall Semester and is offered online for SD 10 students. This program will provide students with graduation credits as well as credits toward an ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) program certificate. Students who complete the semester program will be eligible to become an ECE Assistant.
SD 10 pays for program tuition books.
Schedule (Fall 25-26)
HSER 174 – Interpersonal Communications
ECCE 188 – Planning with Young Children
ECCE 186 – Child Health and Safety
Resources
- Selkirk College Early Childhood Care Education
- Become an Early Childhood Educator (Province of BC)
- WorkBC ECCE Career & Labour Information
Selkirk College Dual Credit
SD 10 partners with Selkirk College to offer Dual Credit programs. Access more information about Early Childhood Care and Education, Introduction to Business, Health Care Assistant, Office Administration & Technology, and Open Studies here:
Admission Requirements
Sponsorship & Application Process
Since SD10 pays for students’ dual credit tuition for supported programs, we want to ensure students are set up for success, demonstrate commitment, and are prepared for entering post-secondary life while ensuring high school graduation.
Prospective Students Should:
- Meet with your school counsellor to review program/ course / admission requirements
- Be on track to graduate with a Dogwood diploma and have a 3 year grad/transition plan in place
- Complete the required college application package and hand it into your school counsellor
- Application approved for sponsorship (tuition payment) by SD10
- School or district designate forwards your completed college application to college admissions
For more information, please contact:
Lucerne students: Justin.Bisson@sd10.bc.ca
Nakusp Secondary students: Tessa.Wiseman@sd10.bc.ca
