Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Mature Students
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PLAR for Mature Students
PLAR for Mature Students
Students who are 18 years of age (or older) as of August 31st of the current school year are defined as Mature Students.
Mature Students typically complete their secondary education with specific goals and timelines in order to support their future career and education endeavors. It is important that Mature Students are supported to expeditiously achieve their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and efficiently move to sustainable employment, postsecondary education and/or apprenticeship. PLAR for Mature Students provides a process by which the prior experiences of adult learners, both formal and informal, can be recognized for secondary credit, minimizing duplication of learning, saving the learner time and opportunity costs, and providing them with a direct pathway to high school graduation.Â
Mature Students
PLAR Challenge
Mature Students may earn up to ten eligible Grade 11 and 12 credits through the "challenge" and "equivalency" processes combined. Mature Students may not challenge for Grade 10 credits. 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.
Mature Students
PLAR Equivalency
For Mature Students new to Ontario, or transferring to the OCDSB from non-inspected private or home schools in Ontario. Also applies to current Mature Students who are credit deficient, and who wish to have their prior life experiences assessed for the purposes of earning equivalent credits.
Instructions to support staff when performing equivalent credit assessments for Mature Students.
Newly registered Mature Students whose equivalency must be completed under PPM 132 Mature PLAR.
Information sheet for current Mature Students (and parents/caregivers if under 18 years of age).
Consent form for current Mature Students (and parents/caregivers if under 18 years of age).
Assessments for English, Mathematics, Science, and Canadian Geography and Canadian History.
Tracking record for Grade 9 & 10 equivalent credits. Requires principal's signature. To be filed in the OSR.
Mature Student application form for senior equivalent credits for prior life experiences.
Tracking record for Grade 11 & 12 equivalent credits. Requires administrator signature. To be filed in the OSR.
Resources
Resources
Alternative (Non-Credit) Course Codes
Aspen Resource and Support Site (OCDSB)
Career-Related Courses Bank
Current Ministry Course Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
Ontario Schools K-12
Ontario Secondary Curriculum
Out-of-Country/ Province Conversion Guides (CESBA)
Table Summary of ASLE and PLAR
UK Education System
Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures
Questions?
Staff ccan email both Ramsey Shuck and Rosemary Todd
Parents/Caregivers and students can email plar@ocdsb.ca
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