Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process whereby students may obtain credits for prior learning. Prior learning includes the knowledge and skills that students have acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside secondary school. Students may have their knowledge and skills evaluated against the expectations outlined in provincial curriculum policy documents in order to earn credits towards the secondary school diploma.
Assessment
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
& RECOGNITION (PLAR)
Through PLAR, it may be possible for an adult student to earn credits towards an OSSD faster than you think!
The PLAR process for mature students involves the following procedures:
Students participate in an individual assessment consisting of four subject based assessments, as needed, for the purpose of granting Grade 9 or 10 credits.
Up to 16 Grade 9 and 10 credits may be granted through the Grade 9 and/or 10 equivalency process, at the discretion of the principal, following an individual assessment.
There is no challenge process for Grade 9 and 10 credits.
Through the equivalency process, students participate in an evaluation of their credentials, other appropriate documentation and evidence from jurisdictions within and outside Ontario for the purpose of granting credit.
Through the challenge process, students’ prior learning is evaluated using assessments for the purpose of granting credit.
Up to 10 Grade 11 and 12 credits may be granted through either the equivalency and/or challenge process combined.