Unlock Your Potential with the PLAR Program
Unlock Your Potential with the PLAR Program
The Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) program at St. Nicholas allows you to earn high school credits for your previous education, training, and life experiences. Whether you’ve completed courses in another high school or post-secondary institution or gained valuable life experience, PLAR helps you achieve your high school diploma efficiently.
Who is eligible for PLAR? All enrolled St. Nicholas High School students are eligible for this program.
Ready to take the next step? Discover how the PLAR process can help you achieve your educational goals!
“I have a college education in my home country, but I wanted my Ontario High School Diploma. With PLAR, I was able to focus on my English skills and complete my diploma at the same time. Now I can apply to college like any other Ontario student.”
How Does PLAR Work?
How Does PLAR Work?
The PLAR process will allow you to be granted high school credits based on courses completed in another High School (In Ontario, another Province or another Country), courses completed in a post-secondary school (College or University) and life experience.
**If you have previously graduated from a Canadian College (2 or 3-year program) or a Canadian University, you can earn up to 29 credits.
Grades 9 & 10 Credits
The goal is for all students to achieve 16 credits at the grade 9/10 level. This can be accomplished with a combination of previous credits earned and Assessments.
Grades 11 & 12 Credits
Students can be granted grade 11 and 12 credits based on senior high school credits earned in another province or country OR from credits earned in a post-secondary school. Grade 11 and 12 credits may also be granted based on an individual’s life experience.