Prior Learning Assessment Recognition

If you are a mature student, you may be able to receive maturity or prior learning credits, depending on when you entered secondary school. 

A mature student is someone: 

  • Is at least 18 years old 
  • Has not attended school for at least one year 
  • Is enrolled in a secondary credit program for the purpose of obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Maturity Credits

You may be eligible for maturity credits if you: 

  • Started high school in Ontario before September 1, 1999 or
  • Enrolled in an Ontario secondary school as an adult (18+) before February 1, 2004

How many maturity credits can I earn? 

You may be recommended for up to 12 maturity credits for:

  • Life and work experience since leaving secondary school 
  • Successful completion of courses not usually considered secondary school subjects (this could be certification or designation in a specific program that required a minimum of 110 hours of instruction or training) 
  • Successful completion of each period of an apprenticeship program (for example, electrician, hairdresser, or mechanic) 

Continuing Education offering PLAR for adult learners: 

  • Fort Erie - St. John South 
  • St. Catharines - St. John 
  • Niagara Falls - St. Ann Adult Learning Centre 
  • Welland - Fr. Patrick H. Fogarty Adult Learning Centre 
  • eLearning students