PLAR

What is PLAR?

PLAR stands for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Ontario secondary school students require 30 credits in order to get your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

PLAR is a process where we recognize your education, training and work experience OUTSIDE of the Ontario secondary school system to help you obtain equivalency credits, helping you achieve your OSSD faster!

How do I qualify for PLAR?

You MUST meet the following criteria to apply for PLAR:

You have attended Yorkdale ALC or another TDSB Adult school (CALC, Emery, Burnhamthorpe, or SCAS) for at least TWO quads.

Also, the following courses CANNOT be granted through the PLAR process and MUST be earned by students in Ontario:

  1. You have earned or will soon earn the Ontario Literacy Course (OLC4O).

  2. You have completed or are registered in a grade 12 English course: ENG4C or ENG4U.

  3. You have completed or are registered in a senior Math (any grade 11 math), or have completed a math assessment at the senior Math level.

  4. You have completed or are registered in a 4th senior level (any grade 11 or 12 ) course in Math, Science, Technology, or Business.

  5. Have earned or be ready to earn Canadian Geography and Canadian History.

NOTE: To complete the form, you will be asked to upload various documents if they apply to you. This includes educational documents, resumes, or other proof of work experience. Supporting documents can be scanned or photographed and MUST be legible and include an English translation if applicable. Please make sure these are ready to be uploaded BEFORE starting your application.

If you meet the above criteria, please complete the PLAR form here:
https://forms.gle/XRRZZkheaokDMDJCA

Applications are not processed until the end of the quad in which they are received.

Thank you.

NOTE: Mature students who are working under OSS diploma requirements are eligible to apply for equivalent credits. In order to be granted equivalent credits under PLAR, students must demonstrate that their prior learning relates directly to the Ontario curriculum expectations for the course(s) being considered for equivalency. Also, DOCUMENTATION must be provided to support your application.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to upload your documents, you may also contact loriann.pressello@tdsb.on.ca for further instructions. Include your full name and TDSB student number in the email so that it can be attached to your PLAR application package.