It should really extend access to that particular group. The college's announcement followed the provincial government's May 13 decision to eliminate tuition fees for adult basic education courses at post secondary institutions, declaring a high school education a basic right in today's economy. Adult basic education courses are also offered through school districts for free, but students preferring to study in an adult setting like a college have been paying tuition. The courses range from a Grade 5 level to Grade 12. Subjects include English, mathematics, biology chemistry, physics, social sciences, computer studies and education and career planning.
Students can work at their own pace or attend classes.
Davies said the northwest region has one of the lowest rates of high school completion in the province.