What is grade 11/12 equivalency?

It is a way for mature students to obtain credits through an assessment of their education and/or training credentials and/or other appropriate documentation of learning gained from other programs, courses, or work experiences.

What is the individual assessment process?
Applicants who wish to participate in the grade 11 and 12 PLAR equivalency assessment process must:

• be enrolled in a secondary school course
• carefully review the curriculum expectations for each course in which they wish to be granted credits
• complete the PLAR application for grade 11 and 12 credits through the equivalency process
• present credentials/documents that show evidence of learning that relates directly to the Ontario curriculum expectations for specific courses

Points to remember:

• mature students must earn a minimum of four grade 11 and 12 credits (including grade 12 English) by taking the necessary courses
• it is recommended that principals delay granting grade 11/12 equivalent credits until the above four courses have been successfully completed
• students may obtain no more than 10 Grade 11/12 credits through the equivalency and challenge processes combined
• Principals may grant half-credits only for specific half-credit courses