Adult Education

Adults go to school for many reasons: to finish high school, to upgrade their skills for the workplace or for personal enjoyment. Adult or continuing education, is designed to meet adult needs.

As an adult, how do I get my Ontario High School Diploma?
The General Educational Development (GED) testing program is a North American-wide test that allows adults who have not finished high school to demonstrate a level of knowledge equivalent to that of a high school graduate.

How can I attend university or college as a mature student?
Adults can apply to attend colleges or universities as mature students. Applications by mature students are evaluated differently from the application of a student who has just finished high school.

Where can I get my educational documents evaluated?
Before beginning any studies in Canada, you will need to have your academic documents (e.g. diplomas, transcripts) evaluated. The process for assessing foreign educational credentials varies from school to school.

How can I take courses on the Internet?
More and more accredited educational instructions are offering courses and entire degree or certificate programs on the Internet or online. Like any other product or service, it is important to be a smart consumer when choosing the institution where you take your courses.

Adult Education

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