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Adult learners (18+) bring unique challenges to learning. Many are balancing work, family, or other responsibilities, while others are returning after struggling in high school. These learners benefit from supportive, flexible environments where they can build academic, social-emotional, and self-management skills at their own pace.
SSRCE Adult Programs help adult learners earn a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults or upgrade credits, gain confidence, and prepare for post-secondary education, training, or career opportunities.
SSSRCE has two adult high school programs: Bridgewater Adult High School and Queens Alternate and Adult High School.
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SSRCE Adult High School Programs
SSRCE Adult High School Programs
Both Bridgewater Adult High School (BAHS) and Queens Adult High Schools (QAHS) support learners aged 18+ who are not currently enrolled in school and want to earn a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma or upgrade credits for post-secondary or employment. Courses are taught by licensed teachers in a supportive, adult-focused environment. Smaller class sizes and flexible schedules help students balance learning with work, family, and other commitments.
Note: Queens Alternate and Adult High School serves high school students in Grades 10–12 and Adult High School students who are working toward their High School Diploma for Adults or Upgrading.
Earning Your Diploma
Earning Your Diploma
What is the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults?
For learners 18+ who are not currently enrolled in school and have not received their high school diploma.
Equivalent to a regular high school diploma — it meets full graduation requirements and can be used to apply for post secondary programs.
12 credits as opposed to 18 credits
Courses are taught by licensed teachers in adult-focused, supportive environments with small classes and flexible schedules.
Classes are designed to fit around work, family, and life commitments.
Upgrading Credits
Upgrading Credits
Why upgrade credits at an adult high school?
Many adult learners return to school to upgrade specific high school credits needed for post-secondary programs, professional requirements, or career advancement.
This may include courses such as Chemistry, Math, or English to meet entrance requirements for programs like nursing, trades training, or other college and university pathways.
Courses are taught by licensed teachers in adult-focused, supportive environments with small classes and flexible schedules.
Classes are designed to fit around work, family, and life commitments.
How to Register
How to Register
Eligibility
To register in one of our adult high school, students must:
Currently reside in Nova Scotia
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person as defined in Section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, permanent resident applicant with a work permit or a temporary foreign worker with a permanent and full-time job offer
Be 18 or older
Not currently be in school
Be sufficiently proficient in speaking and listening in the language of instruction
Enrolling in an adult high school is easy.
Simply complete the application form and email to aaep@ssrce.ca.
After submission, applicants will be contacted for an intake interview to discuss learning needs and career goals. Students may enroll full-time or part-time.
Courses begin at the start of the first semester (September) and the second semester (February).
Students registered at one of our adult high schools may also enroll in Nova Scotia Virtual School (NSVS) courses.
For more information, please contact us at 902-354-7630 or aaep@ssrce.ca.
Funding Partnership
SSRCE Adult Programs are funded in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.
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