
PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) is a credit granting process where mature students can obtain credits for prior learning of knowledge and skills acquired in both formal and informal ways, outside of secondary school.
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A mature student is eligible for PLAR maturity credits if they are:
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Returning (not active) and NEW Continuing Education Students | STEP 1 – Register as a Student click right > ID Confirmation eFORM |
Attend Pathway Planning Meeting | STEP 2: Once your ID registration is reviewed, you will be sent a link to book your meeting.
During your pathway planning meeting, a Guidance Counsellor will provide a link to book a credit assessment once your PLAR eligibility has been discussed. You are responsible for booking the credit assessment meeting using the link provided and your HWDSB username. |
What to expect during your Credit Assessment Appointment | WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Based on the number of credits you currently have, the Credit Assessor will guide you through one or both of the following processes:
Grade 9/10 PLAR Process: Grade 11/12 MATURE PLAR Process: |
NOTE: Students will only be granted up to 26 credits and always have to earn their last 4 secondary school credits.
Updated on Friday, August 02, 2024.