What is PLAR?
PLAR
(Prior Learning Assessment Resource) is a program that allows adults returning
to school to earn OSSD credits by writing assessments. Credits may also attain
credits for learning completed outside of school.
Most often PLAR students
continue on to complete their remaining credits in our daytime class program.
Who is PLAR eligible?
Students over 18, who have been off of a
day-school register for 10 consecutive months, are PLAR eligible.
How does PLAR work?
Learners may obtain
credits through two processes: (1) Junior PLAR and/or (2)
Senior PLAR.
Up to 26 credits can be
earned through PLAR; however, learners must take the final 4 senior credits to
obtain their O.S.S.D.
What
is Junior PLAR and how does it work?
What
is Senior PLAR and how does it work?
Once a student has
completed Junior PLAR, they can earn up to 10 more credits through the Senior
PLAR process.
Learners
must complete an application that will assess prior learning. This refers to learning
that has occurred outside of the classroom, including work and volunteer experience,
as well as other skill development experience.