Gathering Place Education Centre is part of Vancouver School Board’s Adult Education. We are located inside the Gathering Place Community Centre at Seymour St. & Helmcken St. on the first floor and up the ramp beside the library. 

Gathering Place Education Centre offers self-paced courses ranging from Foundations courses to Grade 11 and Grade 12. You can:

• Complete courses for high school graduation (Dogwood or Adult Dogwood Diploma)
• Upgrade marks or complete prerequisites for post-secondary entrance
• Improve numeracy and literacy skills for future employment
• Advance skills for personal interest

Our courses are provided in a self-paced format, meaning you can learn at your own speed. You can start a course anytime between September 2, 2025 and April 24, 2026. Courses need to be completed by June 19, 2026. There is a teacher and instructional assistant on site to work with you. 

 Please note we do not offer scheduled group classes, and all courses at Gathering Place Education Centre are offered through a self-paced format.

Our Teacher or Academic Advisor can help you with your course options and develop a learning plan with you.

Hours:   Monday -Thursday: 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Course Offerings:  our full course list is on the self-paced page.

To register:  Please go to our main page for more information.  Or, come by during our opening hours for an initial consultation about your eligibility.  More information is available on our new student's page.

If you would like classroom-based in-person classes, please see information on South Hill Education Centre page.

The VSB is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. The Gathering Place Education Centre is here to help. C’mon by!

Contact Information

If you can't reach someone at Gathering Place, 

please call South Hill Education Centre at 604-713-5770.

For Gathering Place Community Centre information, please click here.

Hours of Operation: September - June

Gathering Place Ed Centre closure dates for 2024-2025