PLA - Prior Learning Assessment
PLAR - Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

PLA / PLAR is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process through which mature students
who were enrolled in an Ontario Secondary School or are from another province or country may
obtain credits for education or life experiences.

Did you start high school before 1999?
Pre - 1984 (27 credits required to graduate)
1984 - 1998 (30 credits required to graduate)

If you need more than 4 credits to graduate, you will be granted PLA maturity credits ($30 fee may be applicable)
However, you must take and pass the last 4 courses yourself

Did you start high school in 1999 or after?
Total 30 credits required to graduate

If you need more than 4 credits to graduate, you might be granted Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) credits based on actual work and life experiences
Regardless of number of PLAR credits granted, you must take the last 4 courses yourself

GUIDANCE SERVICES

The following guidance services are available for St. Louis students registered in credit programs:

Guidance consultation required before registering for all St. Louis courses
Educational planning and counselling
Assistance with college and university applications
Determining Secondary School Diploma requirements
Out-of-province, or out-of-country document evaluation for students once enrolled at St. Louis
Evaluation for maturity or equivalent credits (PLA / PLAR) for students once enrolled at St. Louis