Purpose Of Challenge Exams

Challenge provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate that they have satisfied the learning outcomes of a course in the BC graduation program and to enable them to earn credits without taking the course.  It is anticipated that Challenge will be appropriate only in circumstances where the student can demonstrate that they are likely to be successful in their Challenge.

The process of Challenge is meant to be rigorous, maintaining the integrity of the curriculum and the standards of a quality education.  It is intended for students of strong ability or for those who have had opportunities for learning through some special circumstance.

It is a strong recommendation, given the mature level of understanding required in the Challenge activities, that students challenge the courses in the year prior to coming to British Columbia and not before. If they are challenging more than one course, appropriate times will be set up for the Challenge exams to accommodate.

Challenge is not a way for students to improve their course marks, or as a replacement for the valuable experience of learning in a classroom setting.

Challenge is intended to acknowledge student learning and so that students do not have to participate in courses which would be repetitive for them.