Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Adolescent Students
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PLAR for Adolescent Students
PLAR for Adolescent Students
Students who are 17 years of age or younger as of August 31st of the current school year are defined as Adolescent Students. Adolescent Students may:
Earn up to four eligible Grade 10-12 high school credits through the "challenge" process.
Have their prior learning from other juridictions assessed and recognized with up to 26 equivalent high school credits through the "equivalency" process.
Adolescent Students
PLAR Challenge
Beginning in their Grade 10 year, Adolescent Students may apply to challenge and earn up to four eligible high school credits at the Grade 10-12 levels. Click the links below to learn more:
Review the Ministry PPM for all information.
OCDSB District page, including the online student laserfiche application form.
Instructions for school-based teacher assessors, including laserfiche workflow.
To be completed by the school, authorized by the principal, and filed in the student's OSR.
Adolescent Students
PLAR Equivalency
For Adolescent Students new to Ontario, or transferring to the OCDSB from non-inspected private or home schools in Ontario.
Review the Ministry PPM for all information.
Checklist to support staff when performing equivalent credit assessments for new students.
For students who started Grade 9 before September 2024 (OSSD 1999).
For students who started Grade 9 in and after September 2024 (OSSD 2025).
Resources
Ontario Schools K-12
Out-of-Country/ Province Conversion Guides (CESBA)
UK Education System
Aspen Resource and Support Site (OCDSB)
Table Summary of ASLE and PLAR
Ontario Secondary Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Policies and Procedures
Questions?
Staff can email both Ramsey Shuck and Rosemary Todd
Parents/Caregivers and students can email plar@ocdsb.ca
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