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Graduation Numeracy and Literacy Assessments (Grades 10 and 12)

Three provincial assessments every BC student must write to graduate: Grade 10 Numeracy, Grade 10 Literacy and Grade 12 Literacy. 2026–27 sessions are in November, January, April and June.

Last checked October 4, 2026 against the official page

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What do I need to do?

Ask the school which session your child is booked into

Who acts
Your child's school
Preparation
Some preparation Practise with the Ministry's sample assessments
Eligible grades
Grades 10–12
Format
Online at school, in one of four session weeks. The school picks the session and day.
Cost
Free.
Official site
www2.gov.bc.ca

Key dates

  • ConfirmedNovember session (November 2–6)Mon, November 2, 2026
  • ConfirmedNovember results released byFri, December 18, 2026
  • ConfirmedJanuary session (January 11–22)Mon, January 11, 2027
  • ConfirmedJanuary results released byMon, March 22, 2027
  • ConfirmedApril session (April 12–16)Mon, April 12, 2027
  • ConfirmedApril results released byMon, May 31, 2027
  • ConfirmedJune session (June 7–18)Mon, June 7, 2027
  • ConfirmedJune results released byFri, July 30, 2027

Confirmed official date · Expected based on last year · Not announced yet

What it is

Students write the Grade 10 Numeracy and Grade 10 Literacy assessments in Grade 10, and the Grade 12 Literacy assessment in Grade 12. All three are required for the Dogwood diploma.

Each one is designed to take two hours, with up to an extra hour if needed. They are written online at school, and Grade 10 Numeracy also has a short paper part.

Results use four levels: Emerging, Developing, Proficient and Extending. The best result goes on the transcript. For Grade 10 Literacy, the transcript only shows RM (requirement met).

Students can write each assessment up to three times: the first attempt and two rewrites.

French Immersion and Francophone students who want a dual diploma write extra French literacy assessments. Students who start the BC Graduation Program in Grade 11 or 12 don't need Grade 10 Literacy, but still write Grade 10 Numeracy and Grade 12 Literacy.

A good fit if: Every family with a child in Grade 10 or Grade 12, and Grade 11 students planning a rewrite.

How to register

  1. The school registers students. Ask the counsellor which session your child is booked for, especially if they want to rewrite.
  2. Students can check results through the StudentTranscripts Service once they are released.

How to prepare

  • The ministry posts sample assessments and specifications on the curriculum website. Trying a sample helps students know the format.
  • Numeracy is about using math to solve problems and explain answers, not one specific course.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12.

Common questions

Does my child have to pass the Grade 10 numeracy assessment to graduate?

Students must write all three graduation assessments. The ministry's policy guide sets the requirement at the lowest proficiency level or higher, so writing it is what matters. The best result shows on the transcript.

Can students rewrite the BC graduation assessments?

Yes. Each assessment can be written up to three times, and the best result is recorded on the transcript.

When are the 2026–27 graduation assessments?

November 2–6, 2026; January 11–22, 2027; April 12–16, 2027; and June 7–18, 2027. Your child's school decides which session and day they write.

What comes next

School application · School programs

Choosing next year's courses (Grades 9–11)

Secondary schools usually ask students to pick next year's courses between January and March. The Grade 10 math and Grade 11 math and science choices decide which university programs stay open.

Grades 9–11FreeSchool application · School programs

Applying to BC universities in Grade 12 (UBC, SFU, UVic)

Grade 12 students apply to UBC, SFU and UVic through EducationPlannerBC from early October. UBC closes January 15, 2027 (December 1 for its major scholarships); SFU and UVic close January 31.

Grade 12Each university charges an…Significant preparation

Sources

Last checked October 4, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.