Updated March 14, 2022
In January 2022, BC’s Ministry of Education made the difficult decision to cancel the January sittings of all Grade 12 Literacy Assessments. The Ministry of Education has now confirmed that the April and June assessments will go ahead as planned.
What this means for you
You’ll need to take your Grade 12 Literary Assessment in April or June.
In July, the BC Ministry of Education will provide UBC with a copy of your final grades including your Grade 12 Literacy Assessment. At that time, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’ve achieved a score of “Proficient” in order to keep your offer.
Disruptions due to COVID-19
The Grade 12 Literary Assessment is an important condition of your offer and you must try to do your best on the exam. However, UBC understands that you’ve faced uncertainty and challenges during your most important years at school, and that this stress can affect your test results.
When we review your application and final grades, including the results of the Grade 12 Literary Assessment, we will do so with great care and sensitivity. In the event that you do not achieve a score of “Proficient” on the exam, we will take these disruptions into account when reviewing your final standing.
We know you’ve been working very hard for your upcoming assessments. We hope you enjoy a restful spring break, and we wish you luck for a successful school year.
January 26, 2022
This week, BC’s Ministry of Education made the difficult decision to cancel the January sittings of all Grade 12 Literacy Assessments. We understand that you may have questions about how this might impact your application to UBC.
How UBC uses your Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
Remember: UBC does not use your Grade 12 Literacy Assessment score as part of your admissions decision. The cancellation of the January sittings of the exam will not impact the evaluation of your application.
UBC will only require your Grade 12 Literacy Assessment if you receive an offer of admission. The BC Ministry of Education will provide UBC with a copy of your final grades in July, including your Grade 12 Literacy Assessment. At that time, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’ve achieved a score of “Proficient” in order to keep your offer.
Cancellation of future Grade 12 Literacy Assessments
The BC Ministry of Education will confirm in mid-February 2022 whether the April and June sittings of the Grade 12 Literacy Assessment will go ahead. In the event that these exams are also cancelled, UBC will not require you to sit the Grade 12 Literacy Assessment to keep your offer.
Graduation before June 2022
If you plan to graduate – or have graduated – from high school before June 2022, UBC will not require you to show any results from a Grade 12 Literacy Assessment. This includes students who graduate in January 2022.