Want to complete high school? Learn from the Government of Canada about your options!

High School Diploma and Continuing Education 

Continuing education allows you to keep up with the latest technologies, advance your knowledge and skills and increase job opportunities. It can also help you get your high school diploma or continue your education after high school. More and more adults are going back to school to get a certificate, diploma or degree, to change careers or just as an expansion of their hobbies. 

You can study during the day or evening, in-class or by distance education, online through e-Learning or other correspondence options. With today’s technology, range of program choices and resources, it is easier than ever to go back to school! 

Get your high school diploma 

Having a high school diploma increases job opportunities and helps you earn more money. 

You can choose to study part-time or full-time, during the day or evening, in class or at home, and for as long as you want. Courses are often free or cost very little. Classes may be offered through: 

• adult high schools and learning centres; 
• community colleges or CEGEPs; 
• your local school board or board of education; 
• online, through distance or correspondence education institutions; and 
• community service organizations. 

If you choose to get your high school diploma from a school board, check to see if any courses you have taken or any work experience you have can be considered the same as—"equivalent"—to a high school credit. This could reduce the number of courses you need to get your diploma. 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) helps adults demonstrate and obtain recognition for skills and experiences acquired outside of the classroom. PLAR focuses on what adults know and can do, including skills and training gained on the job through volunteering, leisure activities and even travel. 

Some provinces and territories offer PLAR to adults at the high school level. This can help you get your high school diploma. 

General Educational Development (GED) tests 

Another way to get your high school equivalency is by registering to take General Educational Development (GED) tests. GED tests cover five different subject areas. A person must pass all five tests to get their GED certification (certified Canadian high school equivalency). 

To find out more about getting a high school diploma or GED high school equivalency certification, contact your provincial or territorial department of education. 

Information in this post was pulled directly from the Government of Canada website.