You are looking to complete a High School Diploma, pre-requisites for CEGEP or University, or improve your language skills.
Are you interested in specific practical trades, such as Mechanics, Health, Arts, Administration...?
Our nine school boards provide a wide variety of learning opportunities for all adults, whether it is to complete:
Admission requirements
All our academic courses are available to students 16 years of age or older by June 30th of the scholastic year of entry. Please contact our centres for more information on the academic courses offered at our nine school boards.
Registration
Registration at all our centres is ongoing. Please visit our centres to register for one of our programs.
Important documents to bring when registering:
If born and educated in Canada: Birth certificate (Long Form), Quebec Medicare card or driver’s license, and MEES transcript or most recent report card.
If born in Quebec but educated outside province, or born outside province but educated in Quebec, or born and educated in another province: Birth certificate (Long Form), Quebec Medicare card or driver’s license, proof of residence, and MEES transcript or most report card.
If born outside Canada: Translated birth certificate (Long Form), permanent resident card (with landed papers) or Canadian citizenship card, Quebec Medicare card or driver’s license, Quebec Selection Certificate (QSC) or proof of residence, and MEES transcript or most report card. Comparative evaluation for studies done outside of Québec or placement exam(s) may be required.
List of documents accepted as proof of residency:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Requirements for obtaining a Secondary School Diploma in general education in the adult sector
The pass mark is 60% for courses created since 1989 and 50% for certain courses that were created before that date. A Secondary School Diploma is awarded to an adult learner who has obtained at least 54 credits in Secondary IV and V, at least 20 of which are in Secondary V.
These 54 credits must include:
The number of credits obtained for language of instruction and second language programs may not exceed 36. The adult learner must also have earned at least one credit in a Secondary IV or V course offered by an adult education centre since July 1, 2010.
Adult education centres offer all courses necessary to obtain a High school Diploma. Courses may vary according to the centre. Placement test might be required to know the level you should start with in English, French and Mathematics. For a detail list of courses available, contact your local School Board Centre.
There are other programs for individuals with special needs such as SIS (social integration services) and SVI (Socio Vocational Integration), please refer to the centre to know more about these.
Orientation Information Sessions
Not sure what program you are looking for? Need more information on what’s out there? Many of our centres offer information sessions to help guide you in your career exploration. Our information sessions will provide you with knowledge on the programs that we offer, how to register and get started, as well as a tour of our Adult Education and Vocational Training centres. Please contact one of our centres for more information.
Student for A Day
Student for a Day allows interested students to experience a specific trade or academic course before committing to the program, and is offered at the majority of our centres. It consists of a tour of the centre, attending classes for approximately half a day, and meeting with teachers, students, and/or Guidance Counsellors. There’s no limit to the number of programs you can explore. To sign up for Student for a Day, please contact one of our centres.
Distance Education
Unable to attend school in person? You can work at your own pace in the comfort of your home with the support of a personal tutor. Our distance education courses allow you to obtain a high school diploma, pre-requisites for CEGEP or a vocational training program. Students are assisted by qualified teachers who offer a personalized service.
Four school boards provide Distance Education Services:
Services Québec
Emploi-Quebec is a financial resource to help low-income individuals and families with their social integration and job integration. They offer a variety of social assistance programs. The amount of financial assistance you receive will depend on your individual situation.
To be eligible for social assistance, you must meet the following conditions:
1) Prove that your resources (e.g., cash, property, earnings, benefits and income) are equal to or less than the amounts prescribed by regulation
2) be a Québec resident
3) be 18 or over
4) if you are under 18, you must be married, have been married, or be the parent of a dependent child
GED: The General Educational Development is a secondary school equivalency test that certifies high-school level education and academic skills. It is a series of five tests covering five different subject areas. The test must be taken in person at a designated GED testing centre, and once the test is successfully completed, the learner earns a Certificate of Equivalence of Secondary Studies.
For more information, please contact one of our centres.
SSET: For those who do not have a High School Diploma, the SSET provides an opportunity to obtain an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS) from the Ministère de l’Éducation. The AESS can help you gain access to many jobs that require a Secondary School Diploma or its equivalent.
| You must take and pass the following 3 exams | |
| English Grammar | compulsory |
| English Comprehension | compulsory |
| French as a Second Language | compulsory |
| You must take and pass 2 out of the following 4 exams | |
| Mathematics | optional |
| Social Studies | optional |
| Economics | optional |
| Natural Science | optional |